Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #729

Question 1

Regular handwashing is considered a cornerstone of personal hygiene and infection control. What is the primary reason for its effectiveness in preventing the spread of diseases?

Accepted Answer

A. It physically removes transient microbes and dirt. — The primary mechanism of handwashing is the mechanical removal of transient microorganisms and dirt from the skin surface through friction and rinsing. It does not sterilize the skin, create a lasting chemical barrier, or aim to kill all resident flora, which are often beneficial.

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B. It sterilizes the skin surface completely.

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C. It creates a protective chemical barrier on the skin.

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D. It kills all resident flora on the hands.

Question 2

Divide ₹720 in ratio 4:5:

Accepted Answer

₹320, ₹400 — 9 parts = 720. Each = 80. 320 and 400.

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₹300, ₹420

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₹280, ₹440

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₹400, ₹320

Question 3

Correctly spelt word:

Accepted Answer

Tomorrow — One 'm', two 'r'.

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Tommorow

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Tomorrrow

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Tommorrow

Question 4

Churchill's 'Iron Curtain' speech (1946) described:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Division between capitalist West and communist East in Europe — Winston Churchill at Fulton, Missouri (5 March 1946): 'An iron curtain has descended across the Continent.' Coined Cold War imagery.‌​‍

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Brexit

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Military alliance

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Industrial policy

Question 5

Synonym of INSIPID:‌​‍

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Dull — Lacking flavor or interest.‌​‍

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Spicy

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Flavorful

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Exciting

Question 6

Muziris rediscovery project by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

All — Muziris Heritage Project.‌​‍

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Govt

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KCHR

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Kerala Tourism

Question 7

Marayoor in Idukki is famous for:

Accepted Answer

Natural sandalwood forests — Marayoor is the only place in Kerala with natural sandalwood forests and is also known for jaggery production.

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Coffee plantations

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Rubber estates

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Teak plantations

Question 8

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 proposes a new pedagogical and curricular restructuring of school education. What is the correct sequence of stages in this new 5+3+3+4 structure?

Accepted Answer

A. Foundational, Preparatory, Middle, Secondary — The NEP 2020 outlines a new 5+3+3+4 curricular structure comprising four stages: Foundational (ages 3-8), Preparatory (ages 8-11), Middle (ages 11-14), and Secondary (ages 14-18). This sequence replaces the traditional 10+2 structure. The other options present an incorrect order of these stages.

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B. Preparatory, Foundational, Middle, Secondary

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C. Foundational, Middle, Preparatory, Secondary

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D. Foundational, Preparatory, Secondary, Middle

Question 9

Place for burial:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Cemetery — Cemetery.‌​‍

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Morgue

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Hospital

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Temple

Question 10

The term 'magical realism' was coined by art critic:

Accepted Answer

Franz Roh (1925) — German critic Franz Roh introduced the term for post-expressionist art; later adopted for literature.

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Jorge Luis Borges

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Gabriel García Márquez

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Mario Vargas Llosa

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #729