Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #688

Question 1

Congress President 2024-26:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mallikarjun Kharge — Mallikarjun Kharge since Oct 2022.‌​‍

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Shashi Tharoor

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Rahul Gandhi

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Sonia Gandhi

Question 2

The sum of two numbers is 44 and they are in the ratio 5:6. Find the numbers.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

(20, 24) — 5x + 6x = 44 → x = 4 → (20, 24).‌​‍

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(18, 26)

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(14, 30)

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(21, 23)

Question 3

Equation of line with slope m, intercept c:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

y = mx + c — Slope-intercept form. Point-slope: y - y₁ = m(x - x₁). General: Ax+By+C=0.‌​‍

Answer

y - mx = 0

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y + mx = c

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x = my + c

Question 4

C(n,r) = nCr =

Accepted Answer

n!/(r!(n-r)!) — Combinations. nCr = nC(n-r). nCr + nC(r-1) = (n+1)Cr (Pascal's triangle).

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n!/r!

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n!/((n-r)!)

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n × r

Question 5

Pick the correctly spelt word:

Accepted Answer

Silhouette — Silhouette is the standard spelling.

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Silhoute

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Silhoutte

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Sillhoute

Question 6

Change to reported speech: Ram said, 'I have finished my work.'‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ram said that he had finished his work — Present perfect → past perfect; 'I' → 'he'; 'my' → 'his'.‌​‍

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Ram says he had finished his work

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Ram said I have finished my work

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Ram said he has finished his work

Question 7

Which theory of intelligence emphasizes the existence of a general intelligence factor (g) alongside specific factors (s1, s2, etc.)?

Accepted Answer

C. Charles Spearman's Two-Factor Theory — Charles Spearman's Two-Factor Theory proposes that intelligence is composed of a general intelligence factor (g) that influences all cognitive tasks and specific factors (s) that influence individual abilities. Gardner's theory focuses on multiple independent intelligences, while Sternberg's emphasizes practical, creative, and analytical components. Thurstone's theory identifies seven primary mental abilities, not a single general factor.

Answer

A. Howard Gardner's Multiple Intelligences Theory

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B. Robert Sternberg's Triarchic Theory of Intelligence

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D. Louis Thurstone's Primary Mental Abilities Theory

Question 8

Simile uses:

Accepted Answer

Like or as — E.g., 'brave as a lion'. Metaphor: direct comparison without like/as ('he is a lion').

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No comparison

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Personification

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Question

Question 9

In a series 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, the next number is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

42 — Differences: 4, 6, 8, 10 (increasing by 2 each time). ‌​‍Next difference = 12. So 30 + 12 = 42.

Answer

46

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40

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44

Question 10

Synonym of 'confident':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Assured — Confident = assured, self-assured, self-certain.‌​‍

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Uncertain

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Timid

Answer

Anxious

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #688