Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #678

Question 1

Kerala Rajya Sabha seats:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

9 — 9 Rajya Sabha members.‌​‍

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13

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11

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7

Question 2

India's first ambassador to US:‌​‍

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VL Pandit — Vijayalakshmi Pandit (1949).‌​‍

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Jawaharlal Nehru

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MC Chagla

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Sardar KM Panikkar

Question 3

In 2024, the BRICS group underwent a significant expansion, admitting several new member countries. What is the primary geopolitical implication of this expansion from the perspective of global power dynamics?

Accepted Answer

C. It represents an effort to create a more multipolar world order by increasing the collective economic and political weight of emerging economies. — The expansion of BRICS is largely seen as an effort by its members to challenge the existing Western-dominated global order, aiming for a more multipolar world where emerging economies have greater collective influence. It does not aim to strengthen the unipolar order or directly dissolve the UNSC, nor is its primary aim to counter NAM, which has a different historical context.

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A. It primarily aims to counter the influence of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) on developing nations.

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B. It signifies a strengthening of the unipolar global order led by Western economies.

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D. It is a precursor to the dissolution of the United Nations Security Council's permanent membership structure.

Question 4

Ctrl + B makes text:‌​‍

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Bold — Ctrl+B = Bold. Ctrl+I = Italic. Ctrl+U = Underline.‌​‍

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Bigger

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Blue

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Bordered

Question 5

A speech made without preparation:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Extempore — Extempore = a speech delivered without preparation.‌​‍

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Epilogue

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Prologue

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Monologue

Question 6

Considering the distinct physiographic divisions of Kerala, which of the following environmental challenges is most predominantly associated with the 'Lowland' region?

Accepted Answer

C. Saline water intrusion, coastal erosion, and vulnerability to sea-level rise. — The lowland region of Kerala, being a narrow coastal strip, is particularly vulnerable to saline water intrusion into its aquifers and estuaries, coastal erosion due to wave action, and the impacts of global sea-level rise. These challenges directly stem from its low elevation and proximity to the Arabian Sea. Options A, B (deforestation), and D are more characteristic environmental concerns of the highland or midland regions.

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A. Soil erosion and landslides due to steep slopes and heavy rainfall.

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B. Water scarcity during dry seasons and deforestation due to extensive logging.

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D. Human-wildlife conflict and the degradation of forest ecosystems.

Question 7

Man spends 70% income, saves ₹1200. Income:

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₹4000 — 30% = 1200 → 4000.

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₹3000

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₹5000

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₹6000

Question 8

'I will finish the task in no time ___?' (question tag)

Accepted Answer

Won't I — 'I will' → negative tag 'won't I?'.

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Will I

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Would I

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Wouldn't I

Question 9

Synonym of FASTIDIOUS:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Meticulous — Attentive to detail.‌​‍

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Slow

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Careless

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Rough

Question 10

Synonym of 'delinquent':

Accepted Answer

criminal — Delinquent = someone who commits an offence; criminal.

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dutiful

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innocent

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obedient

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #678