Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #181

Question 1

In the context of NEP 2020, what does the term '360-degree progress card' refer to?

Accepted Answer

B. A holistic evaluation including co-curricular activities and life skills — NEP 2020 proposes a 360-degree progress card to evaluate students holistically, including academic, co-curricular, and life skills. Options A, C, and D are incorrect as they narrow the scope to specific areas or tools.

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A. A report card assessing only academic performance

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C. A digital platform for tracking student attendance

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D. A standardized test for teacher performance

Question 2

Complete the series: BJF, DKH, FMJ, HPL, ___

Accepted Answer

JQO — BJF, DKH, FMJ, HPL — 1st letter +2 each (B→D→F→H→J). 2nd letter +1,+2,+3,+4 (J→K→M→P→T… variants). 3rd letter +2 each (F→H→J→L→N). Accepted PSC key: JQO.

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KRM

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JON

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KON

Question 3

Synonym of OSTENTATIOUS:

Accepted Answer

Showy — Showy display.

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Modest

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Quiet

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Simple

Question 4

Ayyankali's 'Villuvandi Samaram' (Bullock Cart Strike) in 1893 was a landmark protest in Kerala's social reform movement. Which of the following best describes its immediate and most significant impact?

Accepted Answer

B. It successfully challenged the traditional restrictions on lower castes using public roads and thoroughfares. — The 'Villuvandi Samaram' was Ayyankali's direct challenge to the severe restrictions placed on lower castes, preventing them from using public roads. By riding a bullock cart through public spaces reserved for upper castes, he asserted their right to mobility and access, which was a crucial step towards dismantling caste-based discrimination in public life. While Ayyankali championed other causes like education and labor rights, the Villuvandi Samaram specifically targeted public road access.

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A. It led to the establishment of the Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham, uniting marginalized communities politically.

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C. It compelled the Travancore government to enact legislation granting universal access to education for all castes.

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D. It triggered a large-scale land reform movement, redistributing agricultural lands to the landless poor.

Question 5

SilverLine (K-Rail):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Semi-high-speed rail project — Kasaragod-TVM semi-high-speed.‌​‍

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Bullet

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Metro

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Monorail

Question 6

A number increased by 10% then 10%. Net increase:

Accepted Answer

21% — 1.1×1.1=1.21. 21%.

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20%

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19%

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22%

Question 7

Kerala fisheries rank in India:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Top 3 — Among top marine fisheries states.‌​‍

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Last

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Low

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Top 10 marine

Question 8

Bangalore airport:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Both — Both names used.‌​‍

Answer

Kempegowda Intl

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BIAL

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HAL

Question 9

From which city did Harshavardhana (Vardhana dynasty) initially rule?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Thanesar (→Kannauj) — Harshavardhana (r. ‌​‍606-647 CE) shifted capital from Thanesar to Kannauj. Controlled N India. ‌​‍Convert to Buddhism in later life.

Answer

Pataliputra

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Ujjain

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Kannauj

Question 10

Synonym of PLAUDITS:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Praise — Applause.‌​‍

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Criticism

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Insults

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Silence

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #181