Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #649

Question 1

A manager is highly praised for their ability to quickly adapt to novel business challenges, generate innovative solutions, and think 'outside the box' to overcome organizational hurdles. Which component of Robert Sternberg's Triarchic Theory of Intelligence is most evident in this manager's capabilities?

Accepted Answer

B. Experiential (Creative) intelligence — Sternberg's Triarchic Theory includes Experiential (Creative) intelligence, which involves the ability to deal with novelty and automate information processing. The manager's capacity for adapting to new challenges and generating innovative, 'outside the box' solutions directly aligns with this component. Analytical intelligence focuses on problem-solving, and practical intelligence on adapting to real-world contexts.

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A. Componential (Analytical) intelligence

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C. Contextual (Practical) intelligence

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D. Emotional intelligence

Question 2

Select the correctly spelt word:‌​‍

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Champagne — Champagne (sparkling wine, French origin).‌​‍

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Champaene

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Shampaene

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Shampagne

Question 3

Vagbhatanandan, the Kerala reformer, established which organisation?

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Atmavidya Sangham — Vagbhatanandan founded the Atmavidya Sangham to spread rationalist reform among the Thiyyas of North Kerala.

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Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana Yogam

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Nair Service Society

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Yogakshema Sabha

Question 4

Malala Yousafzai was born in:

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Mingora (Swat Valley) — Malala was born on 12 July 1997 in Mingora, Swat Valley, Pakistan.

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Karachi

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Islamabad

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Lahore

Question 5

Antonym of APPROVE:‌​‍

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Reject — Approve ↔ reject/disapprove.‌​‍

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Accept

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Agree

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Sanction

Question 6

Alexander the Great was a student of:

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Aristotle — Aristotle tutored young Alexander (343-340 BCE) at Mieza. Alexander later conquered Persian Empire, reached Punjab (Battle of Hydaspes 326 BCE).

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Socrates

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Plato

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Pythagoras

Question 7

Cyberbullying refers to:

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Bullying/harassment through digital means (social media, messaging) — Cyberbullying includes hateful messages, impersonation, doxxing via online platforms.

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Physical bullying

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Game disputes

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Strict parenting

Question 8

Highest lake world:‌​‍

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Titicaca — Lake Titicaca (navigable).‌​‍

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Pangong

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Nam

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Dal

Question 9

Synonym of ZEALOT:

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Fanatic — Fanatic.

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Skeptic

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Neutral

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Apathetic

Question 10

Last Dewan of Travancore:‌​‍

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C.P. Ramaswami Iyer — Sir C.P. Ramaswami Iyer wanted independence/Pakistan accession.‌​‍

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T.K. Madhavan

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Pattom Thanu Pillai

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E.M.S.

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #649