Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #123

Question 1

Kerala University:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1937 (as Travancore Univ) — Renamed Kerala University in 1957.‌​‍

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1960

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1957

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1947

Question 2

Which institution, established in 1815 as a seminary and later upgraded, is widely recognized as the first college in Kerala to provide higher education in the Western style?

Accepted Answer

C. CMS College, Kottayam — CMS College, Kottayam, founded as a seminary in 1815 and upgraded to a college in 1817, holds the distinction of being the first institution in Kerala to offer higher education in the Western style. University College, Thiruvananthapuram, though a significant institution, became a full-fledged college much later in 1866.

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A. University College, Thiruvananthapuram

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B. Maharaja's College, Ernakulam

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D. Government Victoria College, Palakkad

Question 3

Spice export hub:

Accepted Answer

Kerala — Kerala — pepper, cardamom, ginger.

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AP

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Karnataka

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TN

Question 4

A significant advancement of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016, over its predecessor (PwD Act, 1995) is its expanded scope regarding recognized disabilities. How many types of disabilities are recognized under the RPwD Act, 2016?

Accepted Answer

D. 21 types — The RPwD Act, 2016 significantly expanded the list of recognized disabilities from 7 (in the PwD Act, 1995) to 21 types. This broader definition ensures a more comprehensive legal framework for protecting the rights and promoting the inclusion of a wider range of persons with disabilities.

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A. 7 types

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B. 12 types

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C. 15 types

Question 5

Which of the following initiatives was launched in Kerala on June 1st, 2017, to improve the quality of public education and ensure inclusive learning environments for all students?

Accepted Answer

B. 'KITE Victers' — 'KITE Victers' (Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education - Virtual Classroom Technology and Resources) was launched on June 1st, 2017, to enhance digital learning and teacher training in Kerala's public education system. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan is a national programme, while the Kerala State Higher Education Council and Kudumbashree Education Programme are unrelated to this specific initiative.

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A. 'Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan'

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C. 'Kerala State Higher Education Council'

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D. 'Kudumbashree Education Programme'

Question 6

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 proposes a significant structural change in school education from the existing 10+2 system. What is the new pedagogical and curricular restructuring proposed?

Accepted Answer

A. 5+3+3+4 structure — NEP 2020 introduces a new 5+3+3+4 curricular and pedagogical structure. This corresponds to the Foundational Stage (3-8 years), Preparatory Stage (8-11 years), Middle Stage (11-14 years), and Secondary Stage (14-18 years). The other options represent incorrect combinations of this proposed structure.

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B. 3+5+3+4 structure

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C. 5+3+4+3 structure

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D. 4+3+3+5 structure

Question 7

Samagra Shiksha Kerala (SSK) is an integrated scheme for school education from pre-school to senior secondary levels. Which of the following is NOT a primary objective of SSK in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

C. Providing financial assistance for higher education to meritorious students. — SSK aims to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education, promote vocational education, and bridge social and gender gaps within the school education system (pre-school to senior secondary). Providing financial assistance for higher education (beyond senior secondary) falls outside the direct scope of SSK, which focuses on foundational and secondary schooling.

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A. Ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education at all levels.

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B. Promoting vocational education and skill development from elementary to secondary.

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D. Bridging social and gender gaps in school education.

Question 8

The Speaker of the state assembly is elected by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Members of the Assembly — The Speaker is elected by the members of the Vidhan Sabha from among themselves.‌​‍

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Governor

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CM

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People

Question 9

Kunchan Nambiar invented:

Accepted Answer

Thullal — Thullal (Ottan, Seethankan, Parayan).

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Kathakali

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Mohiniyattam

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Ottamthullal only

Question 10

The Amazon River flows through:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

South America — The Amazon flows through South America (mainly Brazil). ‌​‍It carries the most water of any river.

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Africa

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Asia

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North America

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #123