Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #690

Question 1

Distance between points (0,0) and (3,4) is:

Accepted Answer

5 — d = √(3²+4²) = √25 = 5 (3-4-5 triangle).

Answer

7

Answer

√7

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12

Question 2

A rational number can always be expressed as:

Accepted Answer

A fraction p/q where q ≠ 0 — Rational numbers = p/q with integer p, q (q≠0). Terminating or repeating decimals.

Answer

An integer only

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A non-terminating non-repeating decimal

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A negative number only

Question 3

One who hates women:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Misogynist — Misogynist = one who hates women. Misanthrope = one who hates mankind.‌​‍

Answer

Misanthrope

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Philanthropist

Answer

Feminist

Question 4

Mulk Raj Anand is famous for:

Accepted Answer

Coolie and Untouchable — Anand's 'Untouchable' (1935) and 'Coolie' (1936) addressed caste and labour exploitation.

Answer

Malgudi Days

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Kanthapura

Answer

English, August

Question 5

Synonym of QUINTESSENTIAL:

Accepted Answer

Typical — Representing the most perfect example.

Answer

Rare

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Unusual

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Strange

Question 6

Kerala first woman IPS:

Accepted Answer

Sakuntala Narayanan — Sakuntala Narayanan.

Answer

Lakshmi

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R Sreelekha

Answer

Merin Joseph

Question 7

1 byte equals:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

8 bits — 1 byte = 8 bits. 1 bit = 0 or 1.‌​‍

Answer

4 bits

Answer

16 bits

Answer

32 bits

Question 8

International Literacy Day is observed globally on September 8th each year. A teacher in a rural primary school plans an activity for this day. Which of the following activities would most effectively align with the core objective of International Literacy Day?

Accepted Answer

B. Conducting a workshop for parents on the importance of adult literacy and basic reading skills. — International Literacy Day aims to highlight the importance of literacy for individuals, communities, and societies, and to promote literacy as a human right. Conducting a workshop for parents on adult literacy directly addresses this core objective by empowering adults with foundational reading skills, which in turn positively impacts their families and communities. The other options, while valuable educational activities, do not specifically target the promotion of literacy in the way the day intends.

Answer

A. Organizing a debate competition on the history of Indian education policies.

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C. Facilitating a science fair to promote scientific temper among students.

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D. Arranging a cultural program showcasing regional folk arts and traditions.

Question 9

Dev is ___ than Rani.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

older — Comparative of 'old' is 'older' (used outside family). ‌​‍'Elder' is for family relations.

Answer

more old

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elder

Answer

old

Question 10

In which sport is the 'Dhyan Chand Award' given by the Government of India?

Accepted Answer

B. Hockey — The Dhyan Chand Award is India's highest award for lifetime achievement in sports and games, named after the legendary hockey player Dhyan Chand. It is specifically associated with hockey, not the other sports listed.

Answer

A. Cricket

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C. Football

Answer

D. Badminton

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #690