Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #22

Question 1

'Crocodile tears' means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Fake/insincere tears — Pretending to cry.‌​‍

Answer

Happy tears

Answer

Real tears

Answer

Painful tears

Question 2

Many ___ are grazing in the field.

Accepted Answer

sheep — 'Sheep' is unchanged in plural (singular and plural form same).

Answer

sheeves

Answer

sheeps

Answer

sheepe

Question 3

Which M.T. Vasudevan Nair novel-character pair is WRONGLY matched?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Asuravithu — Govindankutty — Central character of 'Asuravithu' is Govindankutty (accepted). ‌​‍PSC key marks 'Kaalam — Sethu' or similar pair wrongly matched — per answer key, Asuravithu is the swap. (Central character actually is Govindankutty in Asuravithu is correct; Kaalam's central character is not 'Sethu'.)

Answer

Kaalam — Sethu

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Randamoozham — Bhima

Answer

Naalukettu — Kunhunni

Question 4

Napoleon Bonaparte became Emperor of France in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1804 — Napoleon crowned himself Emperor in 1804 at Notre Dame. ‌​‍Coup of 18 Brumaire (1799) earlier established him as First Consul.

Answer

1799

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1812

Answer

1815

Question 5

Under the Right to Education (RTE) Act, what is the minimum age at which children in Kerala are entitled to free and compulsory education?

Accepted Answer

C. 5 years — The RTE Act mandates free and compulsory education for children aged 6 to 14 years. Kerala follows this provision, with Class 1 enrollment starting at 5 years (LKG/UKG not covered under RTE). Option C (5 years) is incorrect because the Act specifically covers the age group 6-14.

Answer

A. 3 years

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B. 6 years

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D. 4 years

Question 6

Global Biofuels Alliance was launched during India's G20 presidency by:

Accepted Answer

India, USA, and Brazil — The Global Biofuels Alliance was co-initiated by India, USA, and Brazil during the G20 New Delhi Summit.

Answer

15 countries

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19 countries

Answer

All G20 members

Question 7

Muzhappilangad drive-in beach:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kannur — Kannur district — drivable beach.‌​‍

Answer

Kozhikode

Answer

Kasaragod

Answer

Kochi

Question 8

One word: Extreme exaggeration for comic effect:

Accepted Answer

Farce — Farce.

Answer

Satire

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Parody

Answer

Irony

Question 9

A Government High School in Kerala requires approval for a new building construction project, needs to process teacher transfers, and implement state-mandated academic calendar changes. Which state-level educational authority is primarily responsible for these administrative and regulatory functions?

Accepted Answer

C. Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI) — The Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI) is the primary administrative authority for school education in Kerala. Its responsibilities include managing school infrastructure, teacher transfers, budget allocation, and ensuring compliance with state educational rules and regulations. SCERT is academic, SSA is a program for elementary education, and DIETs are district-level teacher training institutions.

Answer

A. State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT)

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B. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)

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D. District Institute of Education and Training (DIET)

Question 10

The first colour movie in Malayalam:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kandam Bacha Coat — 'Kandam Bacha Coat' (1961) was Malayalam's first colour film.‌​‍

Answer

Chemmeen

Answer

Balan

Answer

Neelakuyil

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #22