Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #82

Question 1

Dengue fever is a viral infection transmitted to humans through the bite of infected Aedes mosquitoes. This specific mode of disease transmission is categorized as:

Accepted Answer

D. Vector-borne transmission — Vector-borne transmission occurs when an animal or insect (the vector, like a mosquito) transmits an infectious agent from one host to another. Direct contact, airborne, and droplet transmissions refer to person-to-person spread via physical contact, aerosols, or larger respiratory droplets, respectively.

Answer

A. Direct contact transmission

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B. Airborne transmission

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C. Droplet transmission

Question 2

A teacher observes students struggling to apply a newly learned scientific concept to a novel problem-solving task. According to the 5E learning model, in which phase should the teacher provide opportunities for students to extend their understanding and transfer knowledge to new situations?

Accepted Answer

D. Elaborate — The 'Elaborate' phase of the 5E model is designed for students to apply their newly acquired knowledge and understanding to new, related situations. This phase helps deepen comprehension, solidify learning, and demonstrate the transferability of concepts, moving beyond initial understanding and into practical application.

Answer

A. Engage

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B. Explore

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C. Explain

Question 3

Marthanda Varma defeated the Dutch at the Battle of:

Accepted Answer

Colachel — The Battle of Colachel (1741) saw Travancore king Marthanda Varma defeat the Dutch, ending their colonial power in Kerala.

Answer

Poovar

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Kayamkulam

Answer

Ambalapuzha

Question 4

SI on ₹2000 at 8% p.a. for 3 years is:

Accepted Answer

₹480 — SI = PRT/100 = 2000×8×3/100 = 480.

Answer

₹320

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₹420

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₹600

Question 5

The name of the Single Window Portal started by India for educational loans and scholarships:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vidya Lakshmi — Vidya Lakshmi Portal launched 2015 for educational loans, scholarships.‌​‍

Answer

Vidya Niketan

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Vidya Abhiyan

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Vidya Bharathi

Question 6

Synonym of PROPITIOUS:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Favorable — Favorable.‌​‍

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Bad

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Hostile

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Unfavorable

Question 7

Synonym of PROPITIOUS:

Accepted Answer

Favorable — Favorable.

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Unfavorable

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Bad

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Hostile

Question 8

Akkitham Achuthan Namboodiri:

Accepted Answer

Both — Jnanpith 2019 for poetry.

Answer

Jnanpith 2019

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Literature

Answer

Only poet

Question 9

How many rivers does Kerala have?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

44 — Kerala has 44 rivers — 41 flowing west into the Arabian Sea, 3 flowing east.‌​‍

Answer

34

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38

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50

Question 10

During a quiet reading activity, a teacher notices two students whispering and giggling at the back of the classroom. Which of the following is the most appropriate initial response to manage this minor disruption without interrupting the entire class?

Accepted Answer

C. Moving closer to the students and making eye contact with a calm expression. — Moving closer (proximity control) and making eye contact are non-verbal cues that effectively address minor misbehavior without disrupting the entire class or escalating the situation. Publicly scolding or assigning detention immediately are overreactions for a minor initial disruption, while ignoring it might allow the behavior to escalate.

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A. Immediately stopping the class and publicly scolding the students.

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B. Ignoring the behavior completely, hoping it will stop on its own.

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D. Assigning both students a detention slip without any prior warning.

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #82