Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #166

Question 1

Synonym of SURREPTITIOUS:

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Secretive — Done stealthily.

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Open

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Public

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Loud

Question 2

According to Piaget's theory, a child in the concrete operational stage (7-11 years) is most likely to struggle with which type of problem?

Accepted Answer

B. Solving hypothetical problems involving 'what if' scenarios. — The concrete operational stage is characterized by logical thinking about concrete events but difficulty with abstract or hypothetical scenarios, which aligns with option B. Piaget noted that children in this stage rely on tangible, observable situations, making hypothetical deductions challenging. Options A and D are achievable in this stage, while option C is more related to memory than operational thought.

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A. Understanding that 5 + 3 = 8 is the same as 3 + 5 = 8 (commutativity).

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C. Recalling factual information about historical events.

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D. Organizing objects based on multiple attributes (e.g., size and color).

Question 3

TVM Science and Tech Museum:

Accepted Answer

VSSC proximity — Near VSSC in Thiruvananthapuram.

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NH-66

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Fort

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Kovalam

Question 4

There is ___ money in the purse. It is empty.‌​‍

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little — 'Little' (negative — almost none); 'a little' would mean some.‌​‍

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a few

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a little

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few

Question 5

'Martin ate the ___ amount of shawarma at the party.' (superlative form of 'little')‌​‍

Accepted Answer

least — Little → less → least. Superlative = 'least'.‌​‍

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less

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lest

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little

Question 6

During the 'Re-teach' phase of the microteaching cycle, what is the primary focus for the trainee teacher?

Accepted Answer

D. To apply the modifications based on previous feedback and refine the specific skill. — The 'Re-teach' phase is specifically designed for the trainee teacher to put into practice the changes and improvements identified during the 'Feedback' and 'Re-plan' stages. The main goal is to refine and achieve mastery of the *same specific skill* by incorporating the learned modifications, rather than changing content, skills, or undergoing final evaluation.

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A. To introduce entirely new content to the students.

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B. To receive a final, summative evaluation of their overall teaching competence.

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C. To practice a different microteaching skill than the one initially focused on.

Question 7

Sasthamkotta, Kerala's largest freshwater lake, is in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kollam — Sasthamkotta is a Ramsar wetland and a freshwater lake in Kollam district.‌​‍

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Kottayam

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Alappuzha

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Ernakulam

Question 8

Highest mountain Europe:

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Elbrus — Mt. Elbrus (5,642m).

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Mont Blanc

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Matterhorn

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Etna

Question 9

Merryland Studios:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

TVM — TVM — Subramanyam Studios.‌​‍

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Ernakulam

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Thrissur

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Alappuzha

Question 10

The glycoside 'sennoside' is primarily obtained from which of the following plants?

Accepted Answer

A. Cassia angustifolia — Cassia angustifolia (Senna) contains sennosides A and B, which are stimulant laxatives. Digitalis contains cardiac glycosides, Rauwolfia contains reserpine, and Aloe contains anthraquinones.

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B. Digitalis purpurea

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C. Rauwolfia serpentina

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D. Aloe barbadensis

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #166