Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #511

Question 1

The Cheraman Juma Masjid in Kodungallur is traditionally considered:‌​‍

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India's first mosque — Cheraman Juma Masjid in Kodungallur is traditionally considered India's first mosque, believed to have been built in 629 CE by Malik Dinar.‌​‍

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India's largest mosque

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Kerala's first church

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India's oldest Hindu temple

Question 2

Who wrote Chemmeen?‌​‍

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Thakazhi — Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai.‌​‍

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Basheer

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O.V. Vijayan

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M.T.

Question 3

Onam is celebrated in which Malayalam month?

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Chingam — Onam is celebrated in the month of Chingam (August-September), commemorating the mythical King Mahabali's annual return to Kerala.

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Medam

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Karkidakam

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Thulam

Question 4

Sum of first 20 natural numbers is:

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210 — n(n+1)/2 = 20·21/2 = 210.

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190

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200

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220

Question 5

Pazhassi Raja title:‌​‍

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Kerala Simham — Kerala Simham (Lion of Kerala).‌​‍

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Kerala Gandhi

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Kerala Kesari

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Kerala Varma

Question 6

Antonym of LAZY:

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Active — Lazy ↔ active.

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Idle

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Slow

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Sluggish

Question 7

Eye : See :: Ear : ?

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Hear — Eye → see, Ear → hear.

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Listen

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Sound

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Touch

Question 8

Malala shared the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize with:

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Kailash Satyarthi — Indian child-rights activist Kailash Satyarthi co-won the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize.

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Aung San Suu Kyi

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Liu Xiaobo

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Muhammad Yunus

Question 9

A child demonstrates exceptional talent in playing musical instruments and has a natural ability for dance and movement, but struggles with traditional academic subjects like reading and arithmetic. Which theory of intelligence would best explain this child's profile without labeling them as generally 'unintelligent'?

Accepted Answer

B. Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences — Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences proposes that intelligence is not a single, monolithic entity but comprises several distinct intelligences, such as musical and bodily-kinesthetic, which can develop independently. This allows for individuals to excel in certain areas while struggling in others without being considered generally unintelligent, unlike Spearman's theory which emphasizes a general intelligence factor. Sternberg's theory focuses on analytical, creative, and practical aspects, and Thurstone identifies primary mental abilities, but Gardner's framework directly addresses dis

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A. Spearman's Two-Factor Theory

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C. Sternberg's Triarchic Theory of Intelligence

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D. Thurstone's Primary Mental Abilities

Question 10

Dadasaheb Phalke Award from Kerala — first:‌​‍

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Adoor Gopalakrishnan — Adoor Gopalakrishnan (2005) was the first from Kerala.‌​‍

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G. Aravindan

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M.T. Vasudevan Nair

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P.K. Nair

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #511