Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #154

Question 1

Which of the following is the primary function of the Kerala State Council for Educational Research and Training (SCERT)?

Accepted Answer

B. Developing and disseminating curriculum frameworks and textbooks for schools — The Kerala State Council for Educational Research and Training (SCERT) is primarily responsible for developing curriculum frameworks, syllabi, and textbooks for schools in Kerala. It does not conduct PSC examinations, appoint school heads, or distribute textbooks under Kudumbashree, which are handled by other agencies.

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A. Conducting State Public Service Commission examinations

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C. Supervising the appointment of Headmasters and Headmistresses in schools

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D. Managing the distribution of free textbooks under the 'Kudumbashree' scheme

Question 2

'Indelible' means:

Accepted Answer

Cannot be removed or forgotten — Indelible: impossible to erase; often used of ink or memories.

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Easily erased

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Invisible

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Unclear

Question 3

During the feedback session of a microteaching cycle, a supervisor provides specific, actionable suggestions to a trainee on how to improve their 'Questioning' skill. What is the primary purpose of this type of feedback in microteaching?

Accepted Answer

B. To identify areas for improvement and guide the trainee in re-planning the lesson. — The primary purpose of feedback in microteaching is formative; it aims to provide constructive criticism to help the trainee identify weaknesses and strengths in their performance. This feedback is crucial for guiding the trainee in re-planning and subsequently re-teaching the lesson more effectively, leading to skill refinement rather than summative assessment or comparison.

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A. To evaluate the trainee's overall teaching aptitude for final assessment.

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C. To compare the trainee's performance with other trainees in the group.

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D. To ensure strict adherence to a pre-defined script for the micro-lesson.

Question 4

'She has just finished her lunch.' Tense:

Accepted Answer

Present perfect — has/have + past participle = present perfect; 'just' signals recent completion.

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Past perfect

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Present continuous

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Past simple

Question 5

Year MGNREGA was fully implemented across Kerala:

Accepted Answer

01.04.2008 — MGNREGA achieved full-district coverage in Kerala on 1 April 2008.

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02.02.2006

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01.04.2007

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None of the above

Question 6

Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is led by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

China and Russia — SCO founded 2001 by China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan. ‌​‍India + Pakistan joined 2017. Iran 2023. ‌​‍Eurasian security/economic cooperation.

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US and EU

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India alone

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Japan

Question 7

Variance:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mean of (x-μ)² — σ² = E[(X-μ)²] = E[X²] - μ². Standard deviation: σ = √variance.‌​‍

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Σx

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Mean

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μ

Question 8

Edakkal Caves in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Wayanad — Ancient petroglyphs.‌​‍

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Thrissur

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Idukki

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Palakkad

Question 9

The headquarters of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) is at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

The Hague — The ICJ is at The Hague, Netherlands. ‌​‍It is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations.

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New York

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Geneva

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Vienna

Question 10

Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja was a member of which royal family?

Accepted Answer

Kottayam royal family — Pazhassi Raja belonged to the Kottayam royal family in Northern Malabar.

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Zamorin of Calicut

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Cochin royal family

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Venad royal family

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #154