Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #508

Question 1

Puncak Jaya in:

Accepted Answer

Indonesia — Highest Oceania (4884m).

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PNG

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Malaysia

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Philippines

Question 2

The teacher said, 'The earth revolves round the sun.' (Indirect speech):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

The teacher said that the earth revolves round the sun — Universal truths do NOT change tense in indirect speech. ‌​‍'Revolves' remains as 'revolves' because it states a scientific fact.

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The teacher said that the earth revolved round the sun

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The teacher said that the earth had revolved round the sun

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The teacher said that the earth is revolving round the sun

Question 3

A young woman experiencing grief after a disappointment presents with contradictory symptoms, such as a sore throat better by swallowing solids, spasmodic cough, and frequent sighing. She is also prone to hysteria. Which remedy is indicated?

Accepted Answer

B. Ignatia Amara — Ignatia Amara is the indicated remedy for conditions arising from grief and disappointment, often presenting with contradictory symptoms, such as a sore throat better by swallowing solids. The spasmodic cough, frequent sighing, and hysterical tendencies are also strong characteristic features of Ignatia. Natrum Muriaticum also relates to grief but typically presents with fixed sadness and a desire to be alone, not contradictory symptoms.

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A. Natrum Muriaticum

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C. Sepia

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D. Pulsatilla

Question 4

Antonym of 'generous' is:

Accepted Answer

Stingy/Miserly — Opposite of generous is miserly/stingy.

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Wealthy

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Friendly

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Bold

Question 5

Change into indirect speech: She said, 'I will come tomorrow.' →

Accepted Answer

She said she would come the next day — will→would; tomorrow→the next day.

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She said she will come tomorrow

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She said I will come tomorrow

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She says she will come the next day

Question 6

How many times minute and hour hands overlap in 24 hours:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

22 — 22 times.‌​‍

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24

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12

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11

Question 7

Modi's US state visit:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

June 2023 — State visit June 2023.‌​‍

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2020

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2019

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2024

Question 8

Current states in India:

Accepted Answer

28 — 28 states.

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29

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30

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32

Question 9

A word that connects two clauses is called a:

Accepted Answer

Conjunction — Conjunctions: and, but, or, because, since, although, etc.

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Noun

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Verb

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Adjective

Question 10

A visually impaired student in Class 8 requires Braille textbooks and audio learning materials. Which Act primarily ensures these accommodations?

Accepted Answer

B. RPwD Act 2016 — The RPwD Act 2016 mandates accessibility, reasonable accommodations, and inclusive education provisions for persons with disabilities, including Braille and audio materials. The RTE Act ensures education access but does not specify disability-specific accommodations.

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A. RTE Act 2009

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C. National Trust Act 1999

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D. PWD Act 1995

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #508