Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #469

Question 1

Which of the following represents the nth term of a Geometric Progression (GP)?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

a · r^(n-1) — Geometric progression. ‌​‍Sum of n terms: a(rⁿ - 1)/(r-1). Infinite sum if |r|<1: a/(1-r).

Answer

a/r

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a + (n-1)d

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n·a

Question 2

The 'Cultural Capital of Kerala' is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Thrissur — Thrissur is known as the Cultural Capital — home of Thrissur Pooram and rich cultural heritage.‌​‍

Answer

Kochi

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Kozhikode

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Thiruvananthapuram

Question 3

NSS founded by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mannathu Padmanabhan — Nair Service Society (1914).‌​‍

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Guru

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Ayyankali

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Dr Palpu

Question 4

Which of the following language teaching methods emphasizes 'learning by doing' and uses real-life situations to teach language through interaction and communication?

Accepted Answer

C. Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) — Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) focuses on interaction and real-life communication, making it learner-centered and practical. The Grammar-Translation Method relies on translation and grammar rules, while the Direct Method avoids translation but still uses formal drills. The Audio-Lingual Method emphasizes habit formation through repetition, not real-life communication.

Answer

A. Grammar-Translation Method

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B. Direct Method

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D. Audio-Lingual Method

Question 5

UN International Year of Woman:

Accepted Answer

1975 — 1975 — Indira Gandhi attended World Conference.

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1985

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1995

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2000

Question 6

A Primary Health Centre (PHC) is planning to conduct a mass drug administration (MDA) campaign for lymphatic filariasis. Which of the following is the MOST critical step before starting the campaign?

Accepted Answer

B. Training ASHAs and other health workers on drug administration and side effects — Training health workers on drug administration and management of side effects is critical to ensure safe and effective delivery of MDA. While survey (A) and awareness (D) are important, they are not the most critical step. Distributing mosquito nets (C) is not directly related to MDA for lymphatic filariasis.

Answer

A. Conducting a door-to-door survey to identify eligible individuals

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C. Distributing free mosquito nets to all households

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D. Organizing a community awareness programme on the benefits of MDA

Question 7

Balban's policy:

Accepted Answer

Blood and Iron — Ruthless discipline in sultanate.

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Market control

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Din-i-Ilahi

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Diarchy

Question 8

If a die is rolled once, the probability of getting an even number is:

Accepted Answer

1/2 — Favourable outcomes {2,4,6} = 3; total = 6; P = 3/6 = 1/2.

Answer

1/6

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1/3

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2/3

Question 9

First RRTS (Namo Bharat) section:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Delhi-Meerut — Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS — first section opened Oct 2023.‌​‍

Answer

Delhi-Gurgaon

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Delhi-Jaipur

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Mumbai-Pune

Question 10

M.T. Vasudevan Nair wrote for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mathrubhumi Weekly — Long-time Mathrubhumi editor.‌​‍

Answer

Deshabhimani

Answer

Kalakaumudi

Answer

Manorama

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #469