Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #776

Question 1

Total number of days from 5 January 2015 to 20 March 2015:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

74 — Jan: 27 days remaining (from Jan 5 inclusive: 31-5+1=27 — actually 31-5=26 +Feb 28 +March 20 = 74). ‌​‍Let's count: Jan 5 to Jan 31 = 26 days (excl Jan 5 = 26; incl Jan 5 = 27). Feb = 28. ‌​‍March 1 to March 20 = 20. Total exclusive = 26+28+20 = 74.

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75

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72

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73

Question 2

Passive of 'He wrote a letter':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

A letter was written by him — Simple Past passive: was/were + V3.‌​‍

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A letter is written by him

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A letter has been written by him

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A letter had been written by him

Question 3

Egyptian civilisation centred on which river?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Nile — Herodotus called Egypt 'gift of the Nile.' Annual flooding fertilised land, enabled agriculture along narrow valley.‌​‍

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Indus

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Euphrates

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Tigris

Question 4

Electronic configuration of Cr (Z=24):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

[Ar] 3d⁵ 4s¹ — Half-filled d (3d⁵) is extra-stable. ‌​‍Cu similarly [Ar] 3d¹⁰ 4s¹ — exception to aufbau.

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[Ar] 3d⁶

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[Ar] 3d⁴ 4s²

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[Ar] 4s² 4p⁴

Question 5

The Vaikom Satyagraha was led by whom in its later stage when Gandhiji visited?

Accepted Answer

George Joseph — George Joseph took over leadership when Gandhi visited March 1925.

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T.K. Madhavan

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K.P. Kesava Menon

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K. Kelappan

Question 6

A child is brought to the clinic with severe flatulence, abdominal distension after eating even a small amount, and a strong craving for sweets. Symptoms are typically worse between 4 PM and 8 PM. Mentally, the child shows a dictatorial attitude towards younger siblings but is timid with strangers. Which remedy fits this picture?

Accepted Answer

B. Lycopodium — Lycopodium is strongly indicated by the characteristic flatulence and distension, craving for sweets, and the specific aggravation between 4 PM and 8 PM. The mental picture of dictatorial behavior at home and timidity outside also points to Lycopodium. China is known for debility from fluid loss and periodicity, while Carbo vegetabilis presents with sluggishness and burning pains.

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A. China

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C. Carbo vegetabilis

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D. Argentum nitricum

Question 7

Indirect: He asked, 'Where do you live?'‌​‍

Accepted Answer

He asked where I lived — WH-question: remove do/does, change tense. No question mark in indirect.‌​‍

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He asked where do I live

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He asked where did I live

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He asked that where I lived

Question 8

The Fifty Millesimal (LM) potency scale is known for its extreme dilutions and specific preparation method. What is the unique dilution ratio used at each step for LM potencies?

Accepted Answer

C. 1:50,000 — The Fifty Millesimal (LM or 0/1, 0/2, etc.) scale uses a highly dilute ratio of 1 part drug substance to 50,000 parts diluent at each step, making it distinct from the decimal (1:10) or centesimal (1:100) scales.

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A. 1:10

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B. 1:100

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D. 1:1,000,000

Question 9

Kerala 12th Plan Approach:

Accepted Answer

People's planning + devolution — Continued people's planning.

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Industrial

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Mass housing

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Services

Question 10

Concerning the writ jurisdiction of the Supreme Court (under Article 32) and the High Courts (under Article 226) in India, which of the following statements correctly highlights a key difference?

Accepted Answer

A. The Supreme Court can issue writs exclusively for the enforcement of fundamental rights, while High Courts can issue writs for the enforcement of fundamental rights and also for any other legal right. — Article 32 grants the Supreme Court the power to issue writs only for the enforcement of fundamental rights. In contrast, Article 226 empowers High Courts to issue writs not only for fundamental rights but also for the enforcement of any other legal right, making their writ jurisdiction broader in scope. Options B, C, and D present inaccuracies regarding territorial jurisdiction, nature of jurisdiction, and discretionary powers, respectively.

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B. Both the Supreme Court and High Courts can issue writs against any person or authority throughout the territory of India, without any territorial limitations.

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C. The Supreme Court's power to issue writs is an appellate jurisdiction, whereas High Courts exercise original jurisdiction in writ matters.

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D. High Courts are obligated to admit every writ petition filed before them, while the Supreme Court has the discretion to refuse a petition under Article 32.

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #776