Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #455

Question 1

In which state is Rohtang Pass located?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

HP — Himachal Pradesh.

Answer

UK

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J&K

Answer

Ladakh

Question 2

In 2023, the BRICS group announced a significant expansion, inviting several new member countries. Which of the following countries was NOT among the initial six nations invited to join BRICS from January 1, 2024?

Accepted Answer

B. Indonesia — At the 15th BRICS Summit in Johannesburg in August 2023, six new countries were invited to join BRICS from January 1, 2024: Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and UAE. While Argentina (A) was initially invited, its new government later declined the invitation. Indonesia (B) was a prospective candidate but was not among the initial six countries invited in this round of expansion. Iran (C) and Saudi Arabia (D) were indeed invited and joined.

Answer

A. Argentina

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C. Iran

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D. Saudi Arabia

Question 3

The largest women's movement in Asia with membership of 41 lakh families:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kudumbashree — Kudumbashree (Kerala) — one of the largest women's networks in Asia.‌​‍

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Balika Samriddhi Yojana

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Indira Awas Yojana

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Mahila Samriddhi Yojana

Question 4

A firewall is used for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Network security — A firewall monitors and controls network traffic, blocking unauthorized access.‌​‍

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Heating

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Data storage

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Printing

Question 5

A conjunction in the sentence 'He came but left soon' is:

Accepted Answer

but — 'But' joins two clauses — coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS).

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came

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left

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soon

Question 6

Which of the following awards is NOT conferred by the University Grants Commission (UGC) for higher education in India?

Accepted Answer

D. Kerala State Award for Higher Education — The correct answer is option D, the Kerala State Award for Higher Education, as it is not an award by the UGC but by the Government of Kerala. Options A, B, and C are all UGC-recognized national awards for educational excellence.

Answer

A. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Trophy

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B. Visitor's Award for Best University

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C. Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching Award

Question 7

'Put up with' means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Tolerate — Put up with = tolerate or endure.‌​‍

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Build

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Display

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Remove

Question 8

Kerala Human Rights Commission:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1998 — 1998.‌​‍

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1995

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2000

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2005

Question 9

CIAL's solar power achievement:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

First fully solar-powered airport (2015) — World's first fully solar-powered airport.‌​‍

Answer

No solar

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100% wind

Answer

Partial

Question 10

A patient experiences difficulty with balance, coordination, and fine motor skills after a traumatic head injury. Which part of the brain is most likely affected?

Accepted Answer

C. Cerebellum — The cerebellum is primarily responsible for coordinating voluntary movements, maintaining posture, balance, and equilibrium. Damage to the cerebellum often results in ataxia (lack of coordination), tremors, and difficulties with fine motor control, matching the patient's symptoms. The cerebrum handles higher cognitive functions, the brainstem vital functions, and the thalamus sensory relay.

Answer

A. Cerebrum

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B. Brainstem

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D. Thalamus

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #455