Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #420

Question 1

National Education Day is celebrated annually on November 11th across India. Which of the following statements best describes the primary reason for observing this particular day?

Accepted Answer

B. To honor the legacy of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, India's first Education Minister, and his profound contributions to education. — National Education Day is celebrated on November 11th to commemorate the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, India's first Union Minister of Education. He was a visionary leader who played a pivotal role in shaping India's education system post-independence, advocating for universal education and the establishment of key educational institutions. Options A, C, and D refer to other significant educational events or personalities but are incorrect for National Education Day.

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A. To commemorate the birth anniversary of Dr. S. Radhakrishnan, recognizing his contributions as a philosopher and teacher.

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C. To mark the inauguration of the first Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), signifying the beginning of technical education in India.

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D. To celebrate the enactment of the Right to Education (RTE) Act, ensuring free and compulsory education for children.

Question 2

The 1928 Payyannur Congress Conference that demanded a separate Kerala state was chaired by:

Accepted Answer

Jawaharlal Nehru — Jawaharlal Nehru presided over the 1928 Payyannur Congress which demanded linguistic statehood for Kerala.

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K. Kelappan

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Mahatma Gandhi

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Subhas Chandra Bose

Question 3

Which of the following will NOT cut the selected text from a document?

Accepted Answer

Pressing Ctrl + C — Ctrl+C copies (doesn't cut). Cut = Ctrl+X.

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Selecting Edit → Cut

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Clicking the Cut button

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Pressing Ctrl + X

Question 4

The Malabar Rebellion (Mappila Rebellion) of 1921 was centred in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kozhikode and Malappuram — The 1921 Malabar Rebellion was centred in the Eranad and Valluvanad taluks of present-day Malappuram and Kozhikode.‌​‍

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Kannur and Kasaragod

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Palakkad and Thrissur

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Ernakulam and Thrissur

Question 5

OpenAI CEO 2023-24 drama:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sam Altman fired and reinstated — Nov 2023 drama.‌​‍

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Replaced

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Stayed

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Merged

Question 6

India-China border talks:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Disengagement in Depsang-Demchok 2024 — Late 2024 disengagement at remaining points.‌​‍

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No talks

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Standstill

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War

Question 7

Synonym of HYPOCRITE:

Accepted Answer

Pretender — One who pretends.

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Sincere person

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Truthful

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Honest

Question 8

Who designed the Indian Parliament building?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker — Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker designed New Delhi including the Parliament House (completed 1927).‌​‍

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Le Corbusier

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Charles Correa

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Laurie Baker

Question 9

The past tense of 'write' is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Wrote — Write - Wrote - Written. 'Wrote' is simple past; 'Written' is past participle.‌​‍

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Writed

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Written

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Writing

Question 10

Aruvippuram installation year:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1888 — 1888 — Shiva Linga installation.‌​‍

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1885

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1891

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1903

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #420