Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #57

Question 1

From which year has November 15 been observed as Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas (Tribal Pride Day)?

Accepted Answer

2021 — Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas was first observed on 15 November 2021, Birsa Munda's birthday.

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2001

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2011

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2024

Question 2

Which statement aligns with the principle that intrinsic motivation is more sustainable than extrinsic motivation in long-term learning?

Accepted Answer

B. Intrinsic motivation fosters deeper engagement and persistence because it is driven by personal interest and curiosity. — Intrinsic motivation is sustainable because it stems from internal drive, leading to deeper, self-sustained engagement. Option B correctly captures this, while options A and C incorrectly assume extrinsic rewards can replace intrinsic motivation long-term. Option D is impractical as extrinsic rewards (e.g., grades) are often necessary in structured learning environments.

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A. Extrinsic rewards like grades or certificates can sustain motivation indefinitely if consistently administered.

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C. Students motivated by extrinsic rewards are more likely to develop a genuine love for the subject.

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D. Schools should eliminate extrinsic rewards entirely to promote intrinsic motivation.

Question 3

If A=26, B=25... Z=1, then CAB = ?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

75 — Reverse numbering: C=24, A=26, B=25. Sum = 24+26+25 = 75.‌​‍

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77

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70

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73

Question 4

Which of the following soil types is predominantly found in the laterite regions of Kerala and is characterized by its red color due to iron oxide accumulation?

Accepted Answer

C. Laterite soil — Laterite soil is formed due to intense leaching in high rainfall and temperature conditions, leading to the accumulation of iron and aluminum oxides, which gives it a distinct red color. Alluvial soil is found in river basins, black soil is typical of Deccan regions, and red loamy soil is less common in Kerala's lateritic zones.

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A. Alluvial soil

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B. Black soil

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D. Red loamy soil

Question 5

The Meghalaya 'root bridges' are made by:

Accepted Answer

Local Khasi and Jaintia tribes using living ficus roots — Living root bridges are woven from Ficus elastica roots by Khasi/Jaintia tribes.

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Colonial British engineers

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Modern civil engineers

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Natural growth without human intervention

Question 6

Kerala Tourism slogan:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

God's Own Country — 'God's Own Country' — coined 1989.‌​‍

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Gods Own

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Kerala the Land

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Paradise

Question 7

UPI transactions crossed ___ billion/month in 2024:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

10 — Over 10 billion monthly transactions.‌​‍

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15

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5

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8

Question 8

Kerala Students' Scholarship schemes:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Multiple (minority, merit, etc) — Diverse scholarships.‌​‍

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Only merit

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Only SC/ST

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None

Question 9

Kerala is celebrated as the first Indian state to achieve total literacy. This remarkable feat is often attributed to a confluence of historical and social factors. Which of the following factors best represents the *earliest and foundational* influence on Kerala's path to widespread literacy?

Accepted Answer

C. Early efforts by Christian missionaries and progressive reforms by princely states. — The strong foundation for Kerala's literacy was laid by early Christian missionary schools and the progressive educational policies implemented by the princely states of Travancore and Cochin, long before India's independence. While post-independence policies and the RTE Act further boosted literacy, they built upon an already established educational culture, and private sector investment wasn't the primary foundational driver.

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A. Post-independence government policies promoting adult literacy missions.

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B. Significant private sector investment in educational infrastructure.

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D. The constitutional mandate of the Right to Education Act (2009).

Question 10

Find the incorrect pair:

Accepted Answer

Agra — Konark Temple — Konark Sun Temple is in Odisha (Puri district), not Agra.

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Tanjavur — Brihadeeswara Temple

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Amritsar — Golden Temple

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Puri — Konark Temple

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #57