Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #577

Question 1

Largest bone:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Femur — Femur (thigh bone).‌​‍

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Humerus

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Tibia

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Spine

Question 2

Synonym of CACOPHONY:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Discord — Harsh mixture of sounds.‌​‍

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Music

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Silence

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Harmony

Question 3

'The book which I bought yesterday is interesting.' Identify the relative clause:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

which I bought yesterday — 'which I bought yesterday' modifies 'book' → relative clause.‌​‍

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The book

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the book is interesting

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is interesting

Question 4

Tiger:

Accepted Answer

All — National animal since 1973.

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National Animal

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State

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Sacred

Question 5

In the context of teaching English as a second language, which approach emphasizes the use of authentic materials and tasks to promote language acquisition?

Accepted Answer

A. Task-based language teaching — Task-based language teaching (TBLT) centers on meaningful tasks using authentic materials to simulate real-life language use, fostering natural acquisition. The Silent Way (B) focuses on discovery learning with minimal teacher talk, Total Physical Response (C) uses physical actions tied to language, and the structural approach (D) prioritizes grammatical structures over meaningful communication.

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B. Silent way

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C. Total physical response

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D. Structural approach

Question 6

Miss World, Mireia Lalaguna Royo, belongs to which country?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Spain — Mireia Lalaguna Royo (Spain) was crowned Miss World 2015.‌​‍

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France

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Indonesia

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Japan

Question 7

India's first Soil Museum in Kerala is located at:

Accepted Answer

Parottukonam — Parottukonam, Thiruvananthapuram — India's first Soil Museum.

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Kottamukku

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Ettumanoor

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Chempukavu

Question 8

The Great Pyramid of Giza was built by Pharaoh:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Khufu (Cheops) — Pyramid of Khufu (c. ‌​‍2560 BCE), tallest human-made structure for over 3,800 years. Part of Giza complex (3 pyramids + Sphinx).

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Ramses II

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Cleopatra

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Tutankhamun

Question 9

The first CM of Kerala was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

E.M.S. Namboodiripad — E.M.S. Namboodiripad (Communist, 1957).‌​‍

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Pattom Thanu Pillai

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R. Sankar

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K. Karunakaran

Question 10

Which of the following statements accurately describes a key characteristic of the majority of major rivers in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

B. They are predominantly west-flowing, rain-fed by the monsoon, and have relatively short courses emptying into the Arabian Sea. — Most major rivers in Kerala originate from the Western Ghats, are primarily rain-fed by the monsoon, flow westward towards the Arabian Sea, and have relatively short courses. Options A and D describe characteristics of major east-flowing Indian rivers, while option C is incorrect as Kerala rivers have highly seasonal flows, limiting year-round navigability.

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A. They are typically long, perennial rivers originating from the Eastern Ghats and flowing into the Bay of Bengal.

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C. They maintain high navigability throughout the year due to consistent water flow, supporting extensive inland water transport.

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D. They are characterized by large river basins and extensive deltas, making the coastal plains highly fertile.

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #577