Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #524

Question 1

Synonym of SARDONIC:‌​‍

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Sarcastic — Mocking.‌​‍

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Sincere

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Sweet

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Kind

Question 2

Synonym of PROSAIC:‌​‍

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Dull — Commonplace, unimaginative.‌​‍

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Exciting

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Beautiful

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Poetic

Question 3

Synonym of DAUNTLESS:‌​‍

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Fearless — Fearless; determined.‌​‍

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Quiet

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Weak

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Fearful

Question 4

Sree Narayana Guru's famous dictum 'One Caste, One Religion, One God for Man' was a radical call for social equality in early 20th century Kerala. Which of the following initiatives best represents the *practical implementation* of this philosophy in directly challenging caste-based discrimination?

Accepted Answer

B. The consecration of temples accessible to all, irrespective of caste. — The consecration of temples accessible to all castes directly challenged the deeply entrenched practice of untouchability and caste-based exclusion from places of worship, embodying the 'One Caste, One Religion, One God' principle in action. While other options like establishing ashrams focused on philosophical discourse and the SNDP Yogam on specific community upliftment, temple entry directly broke down physical barriers of caste discrimination. Promoting Sanskrit education, though valuable, was an educational reform, not a direct practical challenge to social segregation in public worship s

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A. The establishment of Advaita Ashram in Aluva for Vedantic studies.

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C. The formation of the SNDP Yogam primarily for Ezhava community upliftment.

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D. The promotion of Sanskrit education among the traditionally marginalized groups.

Question 5

The body maintains a narrow pH range (7.35-7.45) in the blood through various buffer systems. Which of the following is the most significant extracellular buffer system responsible for regulating blood pH by buffering metabolic acids?

Accepted Answer

C. Bicarbonate buffer system — The bicarbonate buffer system, involving carbonic acid and bicarbonate ions, is the most crucial extracellular buffer system. It effectively neutralizes metabolic acids and bases, working in conjunction with the respiratory system (CO2 excretion) and renal system (bicarbonate reabsorption/excretion) to maintain blood pH.

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A. Phosphate buffer system

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B. Protein buffer system

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D. Ammonia buffer system

Question 6

Which of the following compounds is a common ingredient in oral rehydration solutions (ORS) used to treat dehydration?

Accepted Answer

D. All of the above — Oral rehydration solutions typically contain a combination of sodium citrate, potassium chloride, and dextrose to replenish electrolytes and provide energy. Each component plays a specific role in rehydration therapy.

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A. Sodium citrate

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B. Potassium chloride

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C. Dextrose

Question 7

Fermentation produces:‌​‍

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Alcohol + CO₂ — Sugar → Alcohol + CO₂ (by yeast).‌​‍

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Oxygen

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Water

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Nitrogen

Question 8

Napoleon Bonaparte became Emperor of France in:

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1804 — Napoleon crowned himself Emperor in 1804 at Notre Dame. Coup of 18 Brumaire (1799) earlier established him as First Consul.

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1799

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1812

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1815

Question 9

Indian English writer — 'Midnight's Children' (Booker 1981):‌​‍

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Salman Rushdie — Magical realism. ‌​‍Won Booker of Bookers. 'Satanic Verses' (1988) controversial — fatwa by Khomeini.

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Anita Desai

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Vikram Seth

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R.K. Narayan

Question 10

Surface area of sphere r=7:

Accepted Answer

616 — 4πr²=4×22/7×49=616.

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308

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1232

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154

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #524