Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #784

Question 1

Nitrogen cycle bacteria:

Accepted Answer

Rhizobium, Nitrosomonas — Various nitrogen-fixing/nitrifying bacteria.

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Only Rhizobium

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E. coli

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Staphylococcus

Question 2

The Western Ghats play a crucial role in shaping Kerala's climate and monsoon patterns. Which of the following best describes their primary influence on the Southwest Monsoon rainfall distribution in the state?

Accepted Answer

A. They act as a physical barrier, forcing the moisture-laden Southwest Monsoon winds to rise, condense, and cause heavy orographic rainfall on their windward slopes. — The Western Ghats are a major physiographic feature that intercepts the Southwest Monsoon winds. As these winds strike the western slopes (windward side), they are forced to ascend, cool, condense, and precipitate heavy rainfall. This phenomenon, known as orographic rainfall, is the primary reason for the abundant rainfall in Kerala during the Southwest Monsoon. Options B, C, and D describe incorrect or secondary effects, or misrepresent the overall climate.

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B. They facilitate the entry of dry continental air masses, leading to a significant reduction in rainfall across the central districts during the monsoon season.

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C. They cause the Northeast Monsoon to intensify significantly, resulting in prolonged periods of heavy rainfall in the coastal plains during winter months.

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D. They create a strong rain shadow effect on the entire eastern side of Kerala, making it uniformly arid throughout the year.

Question 3

Synonym of SCATHING:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Severe — Witheringly scornful.‌​‍

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Gentle

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Mild

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Kind

Question 4

Kant's Categorical Imperative:

Accepted Answer

Act only on maxim you could will as universal law — Groundwork of Metaphysics of Morals (1785). Deontology (duty ethics). Contrast: consequentialism (Bentham, Mill — utilitarianism).

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Act selfishly

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Follow authority

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No ethics

Question 5

If A is in the north of B and C is in the west of B, in what direction is A with respect to C?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

North-East — C is west of B, A is north of B, so A is north-east of C.‌​‍

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South-West

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East

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South

Question 6

Humanistic psychology emphasises:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Self-actualisation, growth (Maslow, Rogers) — 'Third force'. ‌​‍Maslow's hierarchy of needs. Carl Rogers' client-centered therapy.

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Cognition only

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Stimulus-response

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Unconscious

Question 7

The Auschwitz concentration camp was located in:

Accepted Answer

Poland — Auschwitz-Birkenau in occupied Poland was the largest Nazi death camp.

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Germany

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Austria

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Czechoslovakia

Question 8

Direction: East + 90° clockwise =?

Accepted Answer

South — South.

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North

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West

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East

Question 9

Kerala High Court established:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1958 — Kerala HC established 1958.‌​‍

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1960

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1956

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1947

Question 10

A and B together can do a piece of work in 12 days; A alone in 18 days. How long will B alone take?

Accepted Answer

36 days — 1/B = 1/12 - 1/18 = (3-2)/36 = 1/36. B alone = 36 days.

Answer

6 days

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30 days

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21 days

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #784