Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #221

Question 1

Synonym of PROCRASTINATE:‌​‍

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Delay — Postpone.‌​‍

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Hurry

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Start

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Finish

Question 2

The National Education Policy 2020 strongly advocates for mother tongue/local language as the medium of instruction. Up to which grade level is this ideally recommended?

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C. Grade 5 — The NEP 2020 recommends that the medium of instruction until at least Grade 5, but preferably till Grade 8 and beyond, should be the home language/mother tongue/local language/regional language. This policy aims to improve learning outcomes and make education more accessible and engaging for young children. Options A, B, and D are incorrect as the policy explicitly states 'at least till Grade 5'.

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A. Grade 2

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B. Grade 3

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D. Grade 8

Question 3

Synonym of VENERATE:

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Revere — Regard with great respect.

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Despise

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Hate

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Forget

Question 4

'A piece of cake' means:‌​‍

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Very easy task — Something very easy.‌​‍

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Sweet

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Food

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Celebration

Question 5

A high school science teacher notices students are struggling to connect atomic theory with chemical reactions. Which constructivist strategy + 5E phase would best address this gap?

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C. Conduct a lecture on atomic structure in the 'Engage' phase — Constructivism advocates scaffolding through activities like demonstrations in the 'Engage' phase. Distractors like 'worked examples' are wrong because they are passive tools, not active strategy for this gap.

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A. Use worked examples in the 'Explain' phase to scaffold connections

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B. Focus on memorisation of equations in the 'Elaborate' phase

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D. Assign textbook reading on reactions as homework

Question 6

The Diwan of Kochi who tried to privatize Thrissur's electricity supply (causing the 1936 Electricity Strike) was:‌​‍

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R.K. Shanmukham Chetty — R.K. ‌​‍Shanmukham Chetty (later India's 1st Finance Minister) was Kochi Diwan in 1936.

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Sir C.P. Ramaswami Iyer

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T. Madhava Rao

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Ramaswami Iyengar

Question 7

India's 'Neighbourhood First Policy' is a cornerstone of its foreign policy, aiming to cultivate strong and friendly relations with its immediate neighbours. In the context of this policy, consider India's consistent emphasis on providing humanitarian assistance, disaster relief (HADR), and capacity-building support to countries like Nepal, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. Which of the following statements best encapsulates the overarching strategic rationale behind these specific initiatives?

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C. To foster goodwill, enhance regional stability, build trust, and strengthen socio-economic linkages, thereby securing India's long-term strategic interests. — The 'Neighbourhood First Policy' prioritizes fostering goodwill, mutual trust, and regional stability through soft power initiatives like HADR and capacity building. These efforts strengthen socio-economic linkages and create a benign environment conducive to India's long-term strategic interests. Option A is incorrect as the policy aims for partnership, not hegemony. Option B is partially true as stability contributes to security, but HADR and capacity building are broader than just military alliances. Option D highlights economic benefits, which are a component, but not the overarching strat

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A. To establish India as a regional hegemon by demonstrating superior economic and military capabilities.

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B. To create a robust security alliance with these nations against potential external threats.

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D. To facilitate the unrestricted flow of goods and services, ensuring India's access to their natural resources.

Question 8

Synonym of EXORBITANT:

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Excessive — Unreasonably high.

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Cheap

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Normal

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Moderate

Question 9

NEP 2020 replaces:‌​‍

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10+2 system — Replaces 10+2 with 5+3+3+4.‌​‍

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Only UG

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All

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Only school

Question 10

A newborn is assessed at 5 minutes after birth with the following findings: heart rate 110 bpm, weak cry, some flexion of extremities, grimace when stimulated, body pink with blue extremities. What is the APGAR score for this newborn?

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A. 6 — The APGAR score is calculated as follows: Heart Rate (>100 bpm = 2, so 110 bpm = 2); Respiratory Effort (Weak cry = 1); Muscle Tone (Some flexion = 1); Reflex Irritability (Grimace = 1); Color (Body pink, blue extremities = 1). Adding these scores (2+1+1+1+1) results in a total APGAR score of 6. This score indicates that the newborn needs some observation or intervention.

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B. 7

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C. 8

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D. 9

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #221