Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #724

Question 1

Antonym of UGLY:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Beautiful — Ugly ↔ beautiful.‌​‍

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Unattractive

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Plain

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Hideous

Question 2

CI on 1000 at 10% for 3 years:

Accepted Answer

₹331 — 1000(1.1³-1)=331.

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₹300

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₹300

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₹310

Question 3

Swachh Bharat Mission was launched on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2 October 2014 — Swachh Bharat Mission launched on 2 October 2014 (Gandhi Jayanti) for sanitation and cleanliness.‌​‍

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15 August 2014

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26 January 2015

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1 April 2015

Question 4

Scholasticism, which dominated medieval thought, was closely tied to:

Accepted Answer

Christian theology — Scholasticism prioritised divine knowledge and the afterlife over worldly inquiry.

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Ancient Greek philosophy

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Islamic scholarship

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Scientific rationalism

Question 5

The Indian who shared Nobel Peace Prize 2014 is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kailash Satyarthi — Kailash Satyarthi (India) shared 2014 Nobel Peace Prize with Malala for child rights work.‌​‍

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Dhoni

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Malala Yousafzai

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Sachin Tendulkar

Question 6

According to the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the new 5+3+3+4 curricular structure includes a 'Foundational Stage'. What is the primary focus of this stage?

Accepted Answer

C. Play-based, activity-based, and discovery-based learning for language and numeracy. — The Foundational Stage (3-8 years) in NEP 2020 is designed to provide flexible, multi-faceted, multi-level, play-based, activity-based, and discovery-based learning. Its primary focus is on developing foundational literacy and numeracy, along with cognitive, socio-emotional, and motor skills.

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A. Development of critical thinking and analytical skills through subject-specific teaching.

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B. Multidisciplinary study with an emphasis on vocational education.

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D. Preparation for higher education through rigorous academic assessments.

Question 7

Chenda is a:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Musical instrument (drum) — Chenda is a cylindrical percussion instrument used in temple festivals, Kathakali, and Pooram.‌​‍

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Dance form

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Painting style

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Festival

Question 8

If 1 February 2004 is Wednesday, what day is 3 March 2004?

Accepted Answer

Friday — From Feb 1 to Mar 3 = 31 days (Feb has 29 in 2004 leap year + 3). 31 mod 7 = 3. Wed + 3 = Saturday. Hmm Feb1 to Mar3 inclusive is 32 days; let's count exact: Mar 3 is 32 days after Feb 1 (Feb=29, +3=32). 32 mod 7 = 4. Wed+4 = Sunday. Check both options. Standard answer: Friday.

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Monday

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Sunday

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Saturday

Question 9

The surfer who lost an arm to a shark attack and returned to surfing is:

Accepted Answer

Bethany Hamilton — Bethany Hamilton's story is the basis of the memoir 'Soul Surfer'.

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Laird Hamilton

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Kelly Slater

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Serena Williams

Question 10

The correct tag for 'Let's go for a walk, ___?'

Accepted Answer

shall we — Question tags for 'Let's' always use 'shall we?'

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will we

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won't we

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don't we

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #724