Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #789

Question 1

If 2×7=12, 3×6=15, 3×7=18, then 6×5 = ?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

21 — Pattern (a×b)+(a-b) gives... ‌​‍2×7=14-2=12 ✓; 3×6=18-3=15 ✓; 3×7=21-3=18 ✓. So 6×5=30-6=24. ‌​‍Hmm — Actually 24 (option C) is correct based on the pattern.

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30

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24

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20

Question 2

A patient is kept NPO (nil per os) for an elective surgical procedure scheduled for the next morning. Which primary metabolic process will be immediately activated to maintain stable blood glucose levels in the fasting state?

Accepted Answer

C. Glycogenolysis — Glycogenolysis is the breakdown of stored glycogen in the liver to release glucose into the bloodstream, which is the primary mechanism for maintaining blood glucose during short-term fasting. Glycolysis breaks down glucose, glycogenesis stores glucose, and lipogenesis converts excess glucose into fat.

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A. Glycolysis

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B. Glycogenesis

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D. Lipogenesis

Question 3

Water image of 'WORK':

Accepted Answer

upside down — Water shows upside down.

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reversed

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both

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None

Question 4

Kerala's diverse topography, ranging from coastal plains to high-altitude mountains, results in a variety of soil types. In the mid-highlands of Kerala, characterized by undulating terrain and significant rainfall, which of the following soil types is predominantly found, and what is its typical agricultural utility?

Accepted Answer

C. Laterite soils; acidic, rich in iron and aluminium oxides, suitable for plantation crops like rubber, tea, and spices. — The mid-highlands of Kerala, with their heavy rainfall and tropical temperatures, are predominantly characterized by laterite soils. These soils are formed through intense leaching, making them acidic and rich in iron and aluminium oxides. They are particularly well-suited for plantation crops such as rubber, tea, coffee, and various spices, which thrive in these conditions.

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A. Alluvial soils; highly fertile, ideal for paddy cultivation in river basins.

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B. Black soils; rich in clay and minerals, suitable for cotton and sugarcane.

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D. Red soils; moderately fertile, good for dryland crops like millets and groundnuts.

Question 5

121, 144, 169, 196, ?

Accepted Answer

225 — Squares: 11², 12², 13², 14², 15² = 225.

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220

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216

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240

Question 6

'___ Ganga is sacred':

Accepted Answer

The — 'The' before rivers.

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a

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an

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no article

Question 7

Which writ is issued to address illegal detention?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Habeas Corpus — Habeas Corpus = produce the detained person.‌​‍

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Mandamus

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Certiorari

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Quo Warranto

Question 8

A Headmaster of a Government High School in Kozhikode district requires approval for a significant infrastructure repair project and needs to address a grievance related to a teacher's transfer within the district. To whom should the Headmaster primarily address these matters at the immediate district administrative level of the Education Department?

Accepted Answer

C. Deputy Director of Education (DDE) — The Deputy Director of Education (DDE) is the chief administrative officer for general education at the district level, overseeing schools, teachers, and infrastructure within their jurisdiction. The BEO operates at the block level, the District Collector is for general district administration, and the DGE is the head of the department at the state level.

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A. Block Education Officer (BEO)

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B. District Collector

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D. Director of General Education (DGE)

Question 9

'I am knowing him for 5 years.' Correct:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

I have known him for 5 years — Stative verb 'know' doesn't use continuous. Present perfect for duration.‌​‍

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I know him for 5 years

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I am known him for 5 years

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I knew him for 5 years

Question 10

Identify the modal verb: 'You must complete your work.'‌​‍

Accepted Answer

must — Modals: can, could, may, might, must, shall, should, will, would — express obligation/possibility.‌​‍

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You

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complete

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your

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #789