Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #520

Question 1

The author of 'Harry Potter' series is:

Accepted Answer

J. K. Rowling — J. K. Rowling's seven-book Harry Potter series was published 1997–2007.

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C. S. Lewis

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Roald Dahl

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Tolkien

Question 2

New BRICS members joined 2024:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, UAE — Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, UAE joined 1 Jan 2024. ‌​‍Saudi Arabia participating but not formally joined. Argentina withdrew.

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Only 3 countries

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Turkey, Iran

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Argentina, Saudi Arabia also

Question 3

The Kerala Land Reforms (Amendment) Act of 1969 fundamentally reshaped agrarian relations in the state. Which of the following statements best characterizes its most significant and immediate impact?

Accepted Answer

B. It effectively abolished landlordism by vesting absolute ownership rights in cultivating tenants and 'kudikidappukars' over the land they occupied, making the purchase of ownership mandatory for tenants. — The 1969 Amendment Act was revolutionary as it made the right of cultivating tenants and 'kudikidappukars' to purchase ownership of their land absolute and mandatory. This effectively abolished landlordism and intermediaries, directly vesting ownership in the actual tillers of the soil and hutment dwellers, thus fundamentally altering the land ownership structure in Kerala. Options A, C, and D describe unrelated or incorrect primary impacts of the 1969 amendment.

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A. It introduced a comprehensive scheme for the consolidation of uneconomic land holdings to improve agricultural efficiency.

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C. It established a new system of state-owned collective farms, where all agricultural land was nationalized and managed by government agencies.

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D. It primarily focused on regulating agricultural wages and working conditions for landless laborers, without directly altering land ownership structures.

Question 4

ARPANET was the precursor of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Internet — ARPANET (1969, US Defense) was the precursor of the modern internet.‌​‍

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Television

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Mobile phones

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GPS

Question 5

Kurinji Mala is the highest peak in:

Accepted Answer

Idukki — Anamudi (2,695m) in Idukki is Kerala's highest peak.

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Wayanad

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Palakkad

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Pathanamthitta

Question 6

A newly hired employee quickly observes the unwritten rules and social dynamics of her new workplace. She efficiently learns how to navigate office politics, identifies key influential figures, and adapts her communication style to suit different colleagues, leading to rapid integration and success in her role. According to Sternberg's Triarchic Theory of Intelligence, which aspect of intelligence is this employee primarily demonstrating?

Accepted Answer

C. Contextual (Practical) Intelligence. — Sternberg's Contextual (Practical) intelligence, often referred to as 'street smarts,' involves the ability to adapt to, shape, or select environments. The employee's capacity to quickly understand and navigate the social and political landscape of the workplace, and adapt her behavior accordingly, is a prime example of practical intelligence. Componential intelligence focuses on analytical problem-solving, and experiential intelligence deals with novelty and insight, neither of which are the primary focus of this scenario.

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A. Componential (Analytical) Intelligence.

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B. Experiential (Creative) Intelligence.

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D. Abstract Intelligence.

Question 7

Odd one: 2, 5, 7, 11, 9‌​‍

Accepted Answer

9 — 9 is not prime (9=3×3). Others are prime numbers.‌​‍

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2

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5

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11

Question 8

Civil society refers to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Non-state, non-family associations — NGOs, clubs, unions, religious groups — Civil society = space between state and family where citizens organise collectively — essential for democratic functioning.‌​‍

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Government

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Military

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Corporations only

Question 9

Fort St. Angelo:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kannur — Kannur — Portuguese fort.‌​‍

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Kasaragod

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Kochi

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Kozhikode

Question 10

Sabarimala review pending before:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

9-judge — Referred to 9-judge bench.‌​‍

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11-judge

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5-judge

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7-judge

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #520