Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #752

Question 1

Synonym of DESPONDENT:‌​‍

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Depressed — Feeling hopeless.‌​‍

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Angry

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Excited

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Happy

Question 2

Nilambur teak plantations, the oldest teak plantations in the world, are in:

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Malappuram — The Nilambur teak plantations in Malappuram, established in 1842, are considered the oldest teak plantations in the world.

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Palakkad

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Kozhikode

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Wayanad

Question 3

Prologue is:‌​‍

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Introductory section before main narrative — Epilogue: closing. Prelude: musical intro or poetic opening.‌​‍

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Ending

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Chapter 1

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Afterword

Question 4

Which Kerala festival is known as the 'Festival of Lights'?

Accepted Answer

Vishu — Vishu (Kerala New Year in April) features the Vishukkani — an auspicious arrangement of items seen first thing in the morning. While Deepavali is the pan-Indian 'festival of lights', in Kerala context, Vishu's lamp and kani arrangement represents light/new beginnings.

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Onam

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Thrissur Pooram

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Thiruvathira

Question 5

A walks 10m South, turns left, walks 5m. Direction from start:‌​‍

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South-East — South 10m + left (East) 5m = South-East of start.‌​‍

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South-West

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North-East

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North-West

Question 6

Pambar of Kerala:

Accepted Answer

Cauvery tributary — Tributary of Cauvery (Idukki).

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Joins Pamba

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Western

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None

Question 7

'No sooner had he left ___ the phone rang':

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than — No sooner...than.

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when

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then

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before

Question 8

High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) is extensively utilized in industrial chemistry for the production of rigid articles such as fuel tanks, milk jugs, and detergent bottles. Which of the following intrinsic properties is the primary reason for HDPE's suitability for these applications, distinguishing it from Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE)?

Accepted Answer

B. Its high degree of crystallinity, resulting in greater stiffness, tensile strength, and chemical resistance. — The primary reason for HDPE's suitability for rigid containers is its high degree of crystallinity. Unlike LDPE, HDPE has minimal branching, allowing its polymer chains to pack closely together, leading to stronger intermolecular forces, which results in greater stiffness, higher tensile strength, and improved chemical resistance. Option A is incorrect as HDPE is typically opaque or translucent. Option C describes properties more characteristic of LDPE, not HDPE. Option D is incorrect because HDPE has a higher density than LDPE, and while lightweight, the key property for rigidity is its cryst

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A. Its superior transparency and optical clarity, enhancing product visibility.

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C. Its excellent flexibility and elasticity, making it ideal for squeeze bottles and films.

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D. Its significantly lower density and buoyancy, facilitating lightweight product design.

Question 9

CM Bihar:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Nitish Kumar — Nitish Kumar (JD-U).‌​‍

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Tejashwi

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Upendra

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LJP

Question 10

Aldehydes are oxidised by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Tollen's reagent (silver mirror) and Fehling's (red Cu₂O) — Distinguishes aldehydes from ketones (which don't reduce). ‌​‍Silver mirror test — Ag⁺ → Ag on aldehyde.

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Nothing

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Only water

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NaOH

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #752