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JDF General Knowledge Test Questions and Answers Corrected-2
JDF General Knowledge Test Questions and Answers Corrected-2
5. All sections and questions MUST be answered on the Answer Sheet provided.
6. Candidates MUST answer the questions in either BLUE or BLACK ink pen. RED ink pens are not
allowed. Pencils may be used for drawing diagrams only.
8. A maximum of 5% may be deducted for grammatical errors (bad spelling), illegible handwriting
irrelevance and lack of clear concise expression.
9. Cheating is prohibited. Therefore, this Test Booklet should not be passed to, exchanged with or
shown to any other candidate. Any assistance needed must be sought from the invigilator.
10. Rough work, notes and jottings MUST be made on the rough work paper that is provided. Do not do
rough work on any other paper, book-leaf, envelope, desk top or in the palm of your hands.
NB: FAILURE TO OBEY THE INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED ABOVE MAY RESULT IN YOUR
DISQUALIFICATION FROM TAKING PART ANY FURTHER IN THE TEST
SECTION 1: JAMAICAN HISTORY, CULTURE AND GEOGRAPHY
a. Even though we are of many races, backgrounds and cultures, we are all one people.
c. It produces most of Jamaica’s food and has the most variety of agricultural products.
5. What does the Jamaican idiom/expression “One, one cocoa full basket” mean?
a. Surrey. b. Cornwall.
25. Which man currently holds the world record in the 200 metres dash? What is the world
record time?
28. Who was appointed Governor of the Bank of Jamaica in November 2009?
SECTION 5: PROVERBS
29. What is the meaning of the proverb “a bird in the hand worth two in the bush”
30. What is the meaning of the proverb “it never rains but pours”
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10. Rough work, notes and jottings MUST be made on the rough work paper that is provided. Do not do
rough work on any other paper, book-leaf, envelope, desk top or in the palm of your hands.
NB: FAILURE TO OBEY THE INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED ABOVE MAY RESULT IN YOUR
DISQUALIFICATION FROM TAKING PART ANY FURTHER IN THE TEST.
1. What town in Jamaica was once known as the “wickedest place on earth”?
a. July 31 b. December 26
c. August 6 d. August 1
a. Surrey. b. Cornwall.
a. St Ann b. Westmoreland
c. St Thomas d. Montego Bay
c. Canada d. Africa
a. Fishing b. Rafting
c. Weddings d. Scuba Diving
11. In what parish do you find the Milk River Mineral and Spa?
a. Clarendon b. St Ann
c. Hanover d. St Thomas
c. Palm d. Gwango
19. The Maroons a woman who became well known for her military strategy and unifying strength
against the British. Who was she?
20. Jamaica achieved Independence on August 6, 1962. The country then went about adopting
official "mementoes" such as a national bird, fruit, flower, tree, and motto. What "official" motto did the
country adopt?
21. What were the three ships Christopher Columbus departed in on his first trip?
a. nina, pint and santa maria b. only one, he borrowed from a fisherman
22. Who got Jamaican its first gold medal in a women’s event in Olympics?
28. In what year did Jamaica qualified for their first Football World Cup?
a. 1999 b. 1997
c. 1998 d. 2004
29. In which parish do you find the Princess Margaret Hospital?
a. St Thomas b. St Andrew
c. St Mary d. Clarendon
SECTION 5: PROVERBS
30. What does the Jamaican expression “we little but we tallawah” means?
b. Even though we may be small, but we are strong and a force to be reckoned with.
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