Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #37

Question 1

In NEP 2020, the term 'Multidisciplinary Education' refers to:

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B. Integrating knowledge from various disciplines to address real-world problems — NEP 2020 promotes multidisciplinary education to foster critical thinking and problem-solving by integrating knowledge from different fields, rather than isolating subjects or emphasizing vocational training alone.

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A. Teaching multiple languages simultaneously

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C. Focusing exclusively on STEM subjects

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D. Encouraging students to pursue only vocational courses

Question 2

Which of the following is a key distinguishing feature of Kerala's human development model compared to other Indian states?

Accepted Answer

C. Emphasis on gender equity and social welfare programmes — Kerala's model prioritizes human development through social welfare and gender equity, as seen in programmes like Kudumbashree and high literacy rates, rather than industrial growth or urbanization. This approach contrasts with other states that focus primarily on economic indicators.

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A. High economic growth rate driven by industrialization

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B. Universal primary education with high enrollment ratios

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D. Rapid urbanization with modern infrastructure development

Question 3

The correctly spelled word is:

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Receive — 'I before E except after C' — receive, ceiling, deceive.

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Recieve

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Receeve

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Recive

Question 4

Gauss's law: ∮E·dA = ?‌​‍

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q/ε₀ (enclosed charge) — Total flux through closed surface depends only on enclosed charge. ‌​‍Useful for symmetric geometries.

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qε₀

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q

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E·r²

Question 5

Reported speech of: She said, 'I am studying now.'

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She said that she was studying then — Present continuous → past continuous; 'now' → 'then'.

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She said that she is studying now

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She said I am studying

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She says she was studying

Question 6

Athenian democracy emerged under:

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Solon reforms → Cleisthenes (~508 BCE) — Cleisthenes (~508 BCE) — reformed Athens into direct democracy. Pericles later expanded (mid-5th C).

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Alexander

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Augustus

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Pericles alone

Question 7

The place of origin of the river Valapattanam is:

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Brahmagiri forest — Valapattanam (Baliapatam) river originates in Brahmagiri forests, Coorg/Wayanad.

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Eringal hills

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Thattamalai

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Balappooney hills

Question 8

In which year was Kerala declared a fully literate state?‌​‍

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1991 — Kerala was declared the first fully-literate state of India on 18 April 1991.‌​‍

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1989

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1990

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1992

Question 9

The 'Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) Phase II' focuses on which of the following objectives?

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B. Promoting solid and liquid waste management, and sustaining ODF status through behavior change. — Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) Phase II, launched in 2020, aims to sustain the Open Defecation Free (ODF) status achieved in Phase I by focusing on solid and liquid waste management, and promoting behavior change for safe sanitation practices. Option A is incorrect as ODF status was already achieved in most areas by 2019. Option C is incorrect as piped water supply is part of the Jal Jeevan Mission, not SBM Phase II. Option D is incorrect as community toilets in urban slums are addressed under urban components of Swachh Bharat Mission, not the rural phase.

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A. Ensuring 100% open defecation-free (ODF) status in all rural areas by 2024.

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C. Providing piped water supply to all rural households under the Jal Jeevan Mission.

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D. Constructing community toilets in urban slums for migrant workers.

Question 10

A government Lower Primary school in a rural area of Thrissur district reports a persistent issue of teacher absenteeism and non-compliance with curriculum delivery schedules. Which of the following officers is primarily responsible for conducting immediate inspections, initiating disciplinary action, and ensuring the smooth functioning of primary education in that specific locality?

Accepted Answer

B. Assistant Educational Officer (AEO) — The Assistant Educational Officer (AEO) is the primary supervisory authority for Lower Primary and Upper Primary schools within a specific educational sub-district. They are responsible for local inspections, addressing administrative issues like teacher absenteeism, and ensuring the implementation of educational policies at the grassroots level. The DEO oversees high schools and overall district administration, while DDE is a higher-level district functionary. The BPO focuses on project implementation under Samagra Shiksha Kerala, not direct disciplinary action or routine supervision of schoo

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A. District Educational Officer (DEO)

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C. Deputy Director of Education (DDE)

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D. Block Project Officer (BPO), Samagra Shiksha Kerala

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #37