Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #44

Question 1

Pedro Álvares Cabral is associated with the European discovery of:‌​‍

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Brazil — Cabral claimed Brazil for Portugal in 1500.‌​‍

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Australia

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Newfoundland

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New Zealand

Question 2

Kerala's COVID contact tracing called:

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Kerala model — Kerala model of COVID-19 response praised globally.

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Corona fighter

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E-Health

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Aarogya

Question 3

India's national animal is:‌​‍

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Tiger — The Royal Bengal Tiger (Panthera tigris) is India's national animal (since 1972).‌​‍

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Lion

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Peacock

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Elephant

Question 4

Kerala's first test cricketer:‌​‍

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Tinu Yohannan — Tinu Yohannan (2002 vs England).‌​‍

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Sanju Samson

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Unnikrishnan

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Sreesanth

Question 5

In a classroom guided by constructivist principles, what is the primary role of the teacher?

Accepted Answer

B. To design and facilitate learning experiences that encourage active exploration and discovery. — A constructivist teacher acts as a facilitator, guide, or coach, creating rich learning environments and activities where students can actively construct knowledge. Direct transmission of facts, strict behavior management, or primary reliance on rote memorization tests are less aligned with constructivist pedagogy.

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A. To deliver lectures and transmit factual information directly.

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C. To strictly manage classroom behavior and ensure compliance with rules.

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D. To assess student learning primarily through standardized tests and rote memorization.

Question 6

National Education Policy (NEP):‌​‍

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2020 — NEP 2020. 5+3+3+4 structure.‌​‍

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2024

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2018

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2022

Question 7

Synonym of INTRICATE:‌​‍

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Complex — Very complicated.‌​‍

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Plain

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Direct

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Simple

Question 8

Which book by Arundhati Roy won the Booker Prize in 1997?

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A. The God of Small Things — Arundhati Roy won the Booker Prize in 1997 for her debut novel 'The God of Small Things'. The other options are notable books but were written by different authors and won the prize in different years.

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B. The White Tiger

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C. Midnight’s Children

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D. The Inheritance of Loss

Question 9

'Rihla' was written by:‌​‍

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Ibn Battuta — Ibn Battuta wrote Rihla (Travels) about his journeys including his time in Muhammad bin Tughlaq's India.‌​‍

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Al-Biruni

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Marco Polo

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Megasthenes

Question 10

India-UK FTA:‌​‍

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Negotiations continuing — Still in talks.‌​‍

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Signed

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None

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Cancelled

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #44