Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #99

Question 1

Where did Sree Narayana Guru install a mirror (lamp) as an idol?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Karamukku — Sree Narayana Guru installed a mirror/lamp at Karamukku temple, symbolising that God is the light of knowledge within every person. ‌​‍At Aruvippuram (1888), he installed a Shiva Linga.

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Sivagiri

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Aluva

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Aruvippuram

Question 2

A teacher regularly provides feedback to students on their essays, focusing on areas for improvement in structure and argumentation, before the final submission. This practice primarily exemplifies which type of assessment?

Accepted Answer

B. Formative assessment — Formative assessment is designed to monitor student learning during instruction and provide ongoing feedback that can be used by instructors to improve their teaching and by students to improve their learning. Providing feedback on essays before final submission aligns perfectly with this continuous improvement goal. Summative assessment occurs at the end of a learning period, diagnostic identifies prior knowledge gaps, and placement determines course readiness.

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A. Summative assessment

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C. Diagnostic assessment

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D. Placement assessment

Question 3

Athirappilly Falls sometimes called:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

All — Multiple epithets.‌​‍

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Niagara of South

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Niagara Kerala

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Niagara of India

Question 4

Ayyankali's famous agitations included:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Villuvandi Strike and Kallumala Strike — Ayyankali led both Villuvandi strike (1893 right to travel) and Kallumala strike (1915 right to wear).‌​‍

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Vaikom Satyagraha

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Only Kallumala Strike

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Only Villuvandi Strike

Question 5

Chaucer's 'Canterbury Tales' language:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Middle English — ~1387-1400. ‌​‍Pilgrims' tales on way to Canterbury. Father of English poetry. ‌​‍Old English: Beowulf.

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Latin

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Old English

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Modern English

Question 6

The Ezhuthachan Puraskaram is the highest literary honour conferred by the Government of Kerala. Which of the following best describes the primary criterion for selecting its recipient?

Accepted Answer

C. For overall contributions to Malayalam language and literature. — Ezhuthachan Puraskaram is given for overall, lifetime contributions to Malayalam language and literature, recognizing a writer's entire body of work and impact. It is not limited to a specific genre, publication timeframe, or international promotion, but rather acknowledges a comprehensive body of work.

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A. For the best novel published in Malayalam in the preceding five years.

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B. For significant contributions to Malayalam poetry throughout a career.

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D. For promoting Malayalam literature globally through translations.

Question 7

Five consecutive odd numbers sum 45. Smallest:

Accepted Answer

5 — Sum = 5×middle = 45. Middle 9. Smallest 5.

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7

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9

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3

Question 8

Erikson's theory of psychosocial development has:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

8 stages across lifespan — Trust vs mistrust, autonomy vs shame, initiative vs guilt, industry vs inferiority, identity vs confusion (famous 5th), intimacy vs isolation, generativity vs stagnation, integrity vs despair.‌​‍

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3

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Only childhood

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5 stages

Question 9

It is better to ___ a good dictionary to find the exact meaning of the word.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

look up — 'Look up' = consult a reference source.‌​‍

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look at

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look on

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look for

Question 10

Agniveer retention:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

25% retained — Up to 25% retained.‌​‍

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50%

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All

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None

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #99