PSSSB Clerk Mock Test - 4 - PSSSB Clerk MCQ

The Swaminarayan Institute of Medical Science and Research was inaugurated by Amit Shah in Gujarat. This inauguration, attended by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and other dignitaries, signifies a significant development in advancing medical education and healthcare services in the region.

The correct answer is The Hague.

Key Points

• The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations.
• The International Court of Justice was created with an aim to settle the disputes between states in accordance with international law and gives advisory opinions on international legal issues.
• It was established in June 1945 
• It is the successor of the Permanent Court of International Justice (PCIJ).
• As of 2021 February, Joan Donoghue is the current President of the International Court of Justice.

Additional Information

• The headquarters of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization(UNESCO) is located in Paris.
• The headquarters of the International Monetary Fund(IMF) is located in Washington, D.C.
• The headquarters of the United Nations is located in New York City.

The Supreme Court of India and the Supreme Court of Singapore signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on judicial cooperation on Thursday, September 8, 2023. The MoU was signed by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud and Chief Justice of Singapore Sundaresh Menon during Chief Justice Chandrachud's official visit to Singapore.

The correct answer is Renuka Wetland.

Key Points

• Renuka Wetland in Himachal Pradesh is the smallest wetland in India.
• It is in the Sirmaur district of Himachal Pradesh in India and it is 672 m above sea level.
• It is a natural wetland with freshwater springs and inland subterranean karst formations, fed by a small stream flowing from the lower Himalayan out to the Giri river.
• The lake is home to a variety of flora and fauna.
• The site is managed by the Shimla Forest Department, Himachal Pradesh.

Additional Information

• Any wetland site which has been listed under the Ramsar Convention that aims to conserve it and promote sustainable use of its natural resources is called a Ramsar Site.
• Ramsar Convention is known as the Convention of Wetlands.
• It was established in 1971 by UNESCO and came into force in 1975.
• India is a party to the Ramsar Convention. India signed under it on 1st February 1982.
• India has a network of 75 Ramsar sites (as of August 2022)
• World Wetlands Day 2023 Theme - “It's Time for Wetlands Restoration,” which highlights the urgent need to prioritize wetland restoration.

Important Points

• World Wetlands Day:
  • World Wetlands Day is celebrated every year on 2 February.  
  • The Theme of World Wetlands Day 2023 is “It's Time for Wetlands Restoration” 
  • This day marks the date of the adoption of the Convention on Wetlands on 2 February 1971, in the Iranian city of Ramsar on the shores of the Caspian Sea.
  • The first wetlands day was celebrated in 1997.

Punjab and West Bengal have challenged the central government’s decision to expand the Border Security Force’s (BSF) operational jurisdiction from 15 km to 50 km. They argue that this move violates federal principles and encroaches on state law and order powers. The BSF, established in 1965 after the India-Pakistan war, is a vital part of India’s security apparatus, operating under the Ministry of Home Affairs. It has over 2 lakhs personnel and is primarily deployed along the borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh, including the Indo-Pakistan International Border and Indo-Bangladesh International Border.

The correct answer is Aryna Sabalenka.

Key Points

• Aryna Sabalenka won the Australian Open in the women's singles category in 2023.
• This was her first Grand Slam singles title after she defeated Elena Rybakina in the Australian Open final.
• She defeated her by a 4-6 6-3 6-4 win.
• She had earlier won in mixed doubles category. 

Additional Information

• The 2023 Australian Open was a Grand Slam level tennis tournament.
• It was held at Melbourne Park, from 16-29 January 2023.
• It was the 111th edition of the Australian Open, and the 55th in the Open Era.
• The tournament consisted of events for professional players in singles, doubles and mixed doubles. 
• Novak Djokovic claimed the men's singles title, his tenth Australian Open title and 22nd major title overall, tying Rafael Nadal's all-time record. 

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) signed the Rs 8073 crore deal with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) for supplying 34 ALH Dhruv helicopters. This agreement signifies HAL's role in manufacturing and supplying advanced aerospace equipment for the Army and Coast Guard, enhancing India's defence capabilities.

SJVN Limited has commissioned India’s first multipurpose (heat and power) green hydrogen pilot project at the 1,500 MW Nathpa Jhakri Hydro Power Station at Jhakri, Himachal Pradesh. The project will also generate electricity using green hydrogen and a 25 kW fuel cell.    

Mizoram is one of the states of Northeast India, with Aizawl as its capital city. With a resident population of 293, 416, it is the largest city in the state. It is also the centre of administration containing all the important government offices, state assembly house and civil secretariat.

Let AB be the tower and let C and D be the two's positions men.
At that point ∠ACB = 30°,∠ADB = 45°and AB = 50 m
AC/AB = Cot30° = √3 => AC/50 = √3
=> AC = 50√3m
AD/AB = cot 45° = 1 => AD/50 = 1
=> AD = 50M.
Separation between the two men = CD = (AC + AD)
= (50√3 + 50) m = 50(√3 + 1)
=50(1.73 + 1)m = (50 * 2.73)m = 136.5m.

Hence, Option B is correct.

From Statement I:

From this statement, we get the following ranking.

Person in the row = 8 persons + Akansha + 4 persons + Rhea + 7 persons + Harshita + 8 persons

So, we get that Rhea is 17th from the bottom in the class.

Clearly, Statement I alone is sufficient to answer the question.

From Statement II:

From this statement, we get the following ranking.

Person in the row = 11 persons + Yamini + 13 persons + Rhea + 4 persons

So, we get that Rhea is 5th from the bottom in the class.

Clearly, Statement II alone is sufficient to answer the question.

Clearly, Either Statement I or Statement II alone is sufficient to answer the question.

Hence, option C is the correct answer.

Among the given options:

• Mathura, Allahabad, and Varanasi are all known as important religious cities in India, especially for Hindus.
• Kanpur is mainly recognised as an industrial city and is not famous for religious significance like the others.

So, Kanpur is the word that is different from the rest.

 

• Meaning of Warrior: A brave or experienced soldier or fighter.
• Meaning of Sailor: a person who goes sailing as a sport or recreation
• Meaning of Pirate: a person who attacks and robs ships at sea
• Meaning of Spy: a person employed by a government or other organization to secretly obtain information on an enemy or competitor

The word “deify” means to “worship or regard as a god.” For example: “she was deified by the early Romans as a fertility goddess”.

Options B and C are grammatically incorrect because the sentence uses ‘were’ which should be accompanied by verb in the ‘-ing’ form while these options do not use the suggested form of verb.
‘Crying wolf’ is contextually incorrect here.
‘Barking up the wrong tree’ will be suitable here as it suggests that the scientists were taking an ineffective course of action in suggesting the preventive methods.
Bark up the wrong tree : to attempt or pursue a futile course of action, often by making some kind of suggestion or request.
Stir up a hornet’s nest : to create, provoke, or trigger a dangerous, troublesome, or complicated situation.
Upset someone’s applecart : to ruin or interfere with one's plans or goals.
Cry wolf : to claim that something is happening when it really isn't.
Correct Sentence :
In the initial months of Covid-19, scientists were sometimes barking up the wrong tree in their recommendation on preventive steps.
Hence, the correct answer is option A. 

The original sentence is in the active voice ("Did the noise frighten you?").

The correct option that forms an appropriate question in the passive voice is:

B. Were you frightened by the noise?

ਉੱਤਰ , ​ ਜਿਸ ਨੂੰ ਕਿਹਾ ਜਾ ਬਿਆਨ ਨਾ ਕੀਤਾ ਜਾ ਸਕਦਾ ਹੋਵੇ ਉਸ ਨੂੰ "ਅੰਕਹਿ" ਕਿਹਾ ਜਾਂਦਾ ਹੈ।

Additional Information

• ਜਿਸ ਉੱਤੇ ਕਹੀ ਹੋਈ ਕਿਸੇ ਗੱਲ ਦਾ ਉੱਕਾ ਅਸਰ ਨਾ ਹੋਵੇ – ਢੀਠ
• ਜੋ ਦੂਸਰਿਆਂ ਦਾ ਭਲਾ ਕਰੇ – ਪਰਉਪਕਾਰੀ
• ਜਿਸ ਉੱਤੇ ਕਹੀ ਹੋਈ ਕਿਸੇ ਗੱਲ ਦਾ ਉੱਕਾ ਅਸਰ ਨਾ ਹੋਵੇ – ਢੀਠ
• ਜੋ ਬੇਮਤਲਬ ਖ਼ਰਚ ਕਰੇ – ਖ਼ਰਚੀਲਾ

ਮੋਟਾ

• ਕਿਸੇ ਸ਼ਬਦ ਦਾ ਉਲਟਾ ਜਾਂ ਵਿਰੋਧੀ ਸ਼ਬਦ ਕਿਸੇ ਖ਼ਾਸ ਪ੍ਰਸੰਗ ਵਿਚ ਹੀ ਹੁੰਦਾ ਹੈ।ਆਮ ਵਰਤੌ ਵਿਚ ਇਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ ਦੇ ਵਿਰੋਧੀ ਅਰਥ ਵਾਲ਼ੇ ਸ਼ਬਦ ਵਰਤਣ ਦੀ ਲੋੜ ਪੈਂਦੀ ਹੈ।ਜਿਵੇਂ:
  • ਮੋਟਾ- ਪਤਲਾ
  • ਨਿੱਕਾ – ਵੱਡਾ
  • ਇਮਾਨਦਾਰ – ਬੇਈਮਾਨ
  • ਦੁੱਖ – ਸੁੱਖ

The application used to create presentations is MS-PowerPoint.
Explanation:
- MS-PowerPoint is a presentation software developed by Microsoft.
- It is part of the Microsoft Office suite of applications and is commonly used for creating slideshows, presentations, and multimedia presentations.
- MS-PowerPoint allows users to create and edit slides, add text, graphics, charts, and multimedia elements such as audio and video.
- It provides various tools and features to enhance the presentation, such as different slide layouts, themes, animations, and transitions.
- Users can also add speaker notes, rehearse timings, and customize the presentation settings.
- MS-PowerPoint presentations can be saved in different file formats, such as PPT, PPTX, PDF, and others.
- The software is widely used in business, education, and other fields for delivering professional presentations and sharing information.
Summary:
MS-PowerPoint is the application used to create presentations. It offers a wide range of tools and features to create visually appealing and interactive slideshows.

How to select the whole text of the document in MS-Word:
To select the entire text of a document in MS-Word, you can follow these steps:
Method 1: Using Keyboard Shortcut
1. Place your cursor at the beginning of the document.
2. Press and hold the "Ctrl" key on your keyboard.
3. While holding the "Ctrl" key, press the "A" key.
4. The entire text of the document will now be selected.
Method 2: Using the Ribbon
1. Click on the "Home" tab in the MS-Word ribbon.
2. Locate the "Editing" group on the ribbon.
3. Click on the "Select" dropdown arrow in the "Editing" group.
4. Select the "Select All" option from the dropdown menu.
5. The entire text of the document will now be selected.
Method 3: Using the Context Menu
1. Right-click anywhere in the document.
2. In the context menu that appears, click on the "Select All" option.
3. The entire text of the document will now be selected.
Method 4: Using the Navigation Pane
1. Click on the "View" tab in the MS-Word ribbon.
2. In the "Show" group, check the "Navigation Pane" option to display the navigation pane on the left side of the screen.
3. In the navigation pane, click on the "Headings" tab to display the document headings.
4. Right-click on any heading and select the "Select All" option from the context menu.
5. The entire text of the document will now be selected.
Remember, selecting the entire text of a document allows you to perform various actions such as formatting, deleting, copying, or applying styles to the entire content at once, making it an efficient way to manipulate the document as a whole.

The correct answer is Maharaja Ranjit Singh.

Key Points

• Maharaja Ranjit Singh in 1799 established his capital in Lahore.
• He was the founder and Maharaja of the Sikh kingdom in Punjab.
• He is also known as the Lion of Punjab.
• His kingdom extended from Khyber pass in the northwest and in the east towards the Sutlej River.
• The Thar Desert in the south and Kashmir region in the north were also included in his kingdom.
• He had not believed in religious bigotry.
• Maharaja Ranjit Singh was not educated and was blind with one eye.

The correct answer is Sangat Singh Gilzian.

Key Points

• Sangat Singh Gilzian is a Minister of forest and Wildlife in the Government of Punjab, India, and a member of the Indian National Congress.
• He is also handling the Labour ministry.

Additional Information

• Manpreet Singh Badal is an Indian politician and leader of the Indian National Congress. He is the current Finance Minister of Punjab.
• Rana Gurjeet Singh is handling the
  • Technical Education & Industrial Training
  • Employment Generation & Training
  • Horticulture
  • Soil & Water Conservation ministries.
• Charanjit Singh Channi is the 16th and current Chief Minister of Punjab.

The correct answer is Sutlej.

Key Points

• The Sutlej river originates from Lake Langa with an elevation above 15000 feet located at the southwestern Tibet.

Additional InformationSatluj River:

• The Satluj rises from the Manasarovar-Rakas Lakes in western Tibet at a height of 4,570 m within 80 km of the source of the Indus.
• Like the Indus, it takes a north-westerly course upto the Shipki La on the Tibet-Himachal Pradesh boundary.
• It cuts deep gorges where it pierces the Great Himalaya and the other Himalayan ranges.
• Before entering the Punjab plain, it cuts a gorge in Naina Devi Dhar, where the famous Bhakra dam has been constructed.
• After entering the plain at Rupnagar (Ropar), it turns westwards and is joined by the Beas at Harike.

Beas River:

• The Beas originates near the Rohtang Pass, at a height of 4,062 m above sea level, on the southern end of the Pir Panjal Range, close to the source of the Ravi.
• It crosses the Dhaola Dhar range and it takes a south-westerly direction and meets the Satluj river at Harike in Punjab.
• It is a comparatively small river which is only 460 km long but lies entirely within the Indian territory.

Jhelum River

• The Jhelum has its source in a spring at Verinag in the south-eastern part of the Kashmir Valley.
• It flows northwards into Wular Lake (north-western part of Kashmir Valley).
• From Wular Lake, it changes its course southwards. At Baramulla the river enters a gorge in the hills.
• The river forms steep-sided narrow gorge through Pir Panjal Range below Baramula.
• At Muzaffarabad, the river takes a sharp hairpin bend southward.

Ravi River:

• The Ravi has its source in Kullu hills near the Rohtang Pass in Himachal Pradesh.
• It drains the area between the Pir Panjal and the Dhaola Dhar ranges.
• After crossing Chamba, it takes a south-westerly turn and cuts a deep gorge in the Dhaola Dhar range.
• It enters Punjab Plains near Madhopur and later enters Pakistan below Amritsar.
• It debouches into the Chenab a little above Rangpur in Pakistani Punjab.

The correct answer is '17'.

Key Points

• Mahmud Ghazni was the Sultan of the Ghaznavid Empire.
• He attacked India 17 times during the period between 1000 and 1027 AD.
• The primary expeditions were aimed at Punjab and northeastern India.
• The two main reasons that led to the conquest of India by Mahmud Ghazni were -
  • to accumulate the vast amount of wealth that existed in India
  • to spread Islam
• In his last invasion, he invaded the Somnath temple in Gujarat, on the coast of Saurashtra which was his biggest invasion.

Punjabi University is a state university located in Patiala, Punjab, India. It was established on 30 April 1962, and is only the second university in the world to be named after a language, after Hebrew University of Israel. Originally it was conceived as a unitary multi-faculty teaching and research university, primarily meant for the development and enrichment of Punjabi language and culture, but alive to the social and education requirements of the state.

• Bagga is the martial dance form of Punjab.
• Bagga is also known as Bhangra.
• The dance form is said to be developed in Sialkot (which is now situated in Pakistan).
• It is performed during the “harvest festival” i.e. Vaishakhi.
• The music for Bagga is based on a fast “eight beat taal” known as Kahaerava.