Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #799

Question 1

Past perfect tense sentence:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

He had already left when I arrived. — 'Had + past participle' = past perfect.‌​‍

Answer

I will call you later.

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She finished her work early.

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They are playing football.

Question 2

Lowest point on land:

Accepted Answer

Dead Sea shore — Shore ~-430m below sea level.

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Death Valley

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Lake Assal

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Bentley Subglacial

Question 3

Which of the following lipoprotein fractions is primarily responsible for transporting cholesterol from the liver to peripheral tissues, and its elevated levels are associated with increased risk of atherosclerosis?

Accepted Answer

B. Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) — Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) is often termed 'bad cholesterol' because it transports cholesterol from the liver to peripheral tissues. High levels of LDL contribute to the buildup of plaque in arteries, leading to atherosclerosis and increased risk of cardiovascular disease. HDL performs reverse cholesterol transport, and chylomicrons/VLDL primarily transport triglycerides.

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A. Chylomicrons

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C. High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL)

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D. Very Low-Density Lipoprotein (VLDL)

Question 4

D. Gukesh became the youngest World Chess Champion in 2024 at age:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

18 — D. ‌​‍Gukesh from India became the youngest World Chess Champion at age 18, defeating Ding Liren in 2024.

Answer

19

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17

Answer

16

Question 5

Makti Thangal, a social reformer of Kerala Muslims, campaigned against:

Accepted Answer

Superstition and conservatism within the Muslim community — Makti Thangal (1847–1912) promoted modern education and reform among Kerala Muslims.

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Hindu temple entry

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Land reform

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Caste system

Question 6

The Non-Cooperation Movement (1920-1922) under Mahatma Gandhi profoundly reshaped the Indian nationalist struggle. Which of the following statements best encapsulates its most significant long-term impact on the nature and trajectory of the movement?

Accepted Answer

C. It transformed the Indian National Congress from an elite-dominated body into a broad-based mass movement. — The Non-Cooperation Movement, through its call for boycotts and non-violent resistance, successfully drew millions of ordinary Indians, including peasants, workers, and women, into the freedom struggle. This fundamentally transformed the Indian National Congress from a body largely representing the educated elite into a truly mass-based organization, significantly broadening its reach and legitimacy. While it didn't achieve immediate independence or establish parallel governments, its legacy of mass mobilization was crucial for future movements.

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A. It successfully compelled the British government to grant full independence within a decade.

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B. It primarily resulted in the strengthening of constitutional methods of protest within the Congress.

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D. It led to the immediate establishment of parallel governments across several Indian provinces.

Question 7

Vande Bharat full form:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Both A and C — Train 18 renamed Vande Bharat Express.‌​‍

Answer

Indian Bullet Train

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Train 18

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Vande Bharat Express

Question 8

Kashmir Himalayas include all EXCEPT:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vindhya — Vindhya is a Peninsular range (central India), not Himalayan.‌​‍

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Karakoram

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Ladakh

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Zaskar

Question 9

Which Kerala author-work pair does NOT match? ‌​‍(i) Brahmananda Sivayogi-Adwaitha Chintha Paddhathi (ii) Sree Narayana Guru-Darsanamala (iii) Chattampi Swamikal-Pracheena Malayalam (iv) V.T. Bhattathiripad-Markkudakkullile Mahanarakam

Accepted Answer

(i) only — Brahmananda Sivayogi wrote 'Mokshapradeepam' — NOT 'Adwaitha Chintha Paddhathi'. ‌​‍Others are correct matches.

Answer

(i) and (iv)

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(iii) only

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(iv) only

Question 10

Give a one-word substitute for 'A person who does not believe in God':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

atheist — Atheist — non-believer in God.‌​‍

Answer

theist

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amateur

Answer

altruist

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #799