Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #248

Question 1

Standard electrode potential of SHE (Standard Hydrogen Electrode):

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0.0 V (reference) — H⁺ + e⁻ ⇌ ½H₂ at 1 atm, 1 M, 25°C. Reference for all other electrode potentials.

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+1.0

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-1.0

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+0.76

Question 2

Which Malayalam poet was honored by the British prince in 1922?

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Kumaranasan — Kumaranasan was honored with 'Mahakavi' title by Prince of Wales in 1922.

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G. Sankara Kurup

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Vallathol Narayana Menon

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Changampuzha Krishnapillai

Question 3

NEP 2020 emphasizes the need for continuous professional development (CPD) for teachers. SCERT Kerala has also initiated various programs aligning with this. Which of the following is a key characteristic of the CPD modules envisioned by NEP for teachers, aiming to enhance their pedagogical skills?

Accepted Answer

B. A minimum of 50 hours of CPD per teacher per year, focusing on areas like experiential learning, ICT, and inclusive education. — NEP 2020 mandates a minimum of 50 hours of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) per teacher per year, with a focus on areas such as experiential learning, art-integrated learning, ICT, and inclusive education. This is aimed at keeping teachers updated with new pedagogies and subject content. Options A, C, and D describe scenarios that do not align with the comprehensive and continuous nature of CPD as outlined in NEP.

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A. Mandatory annual training of exactly 10 hours focused solely on administrative tasks.

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C. One-time certification program at the beginning of their career, with no further training required.

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D. Optional workshops offered only during summer vacations, without any specific learning outcomes.

Question 4

A key principle of Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) is its focus on:

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D. Evaluating the overall personality and development, encompassing both academic and co-curricular domains. — CCE promotes a holistic evaluation that extends beyond academic performance to include co-scholastic aspects like life skills, attitudes, and co-curricular activities. It aims to provide a comprehensive profile of the learner's overall development. Options A, B, and C either represent traditional assessment limitations or misinterpret the scope of CCE.

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A. Minimizing assessment frequency to reduce student anxiety.

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B. Prioritizing only the academic achievements of students.

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C. Replacing all traditional examinations with project-based learning.

Question 5

About Wimbledon Championship and Tennis — which is NOT correct? ‌​‍(i) Wimbledon is first Grand Slam in the year (ii) There are six Grand Slam tournaments (iii) ITF HQ is in UK (iv) Madison Keys won Australian Open first Slam

Accepted Answer

Only i & ii — Australian Open is first of four Grand Slams (not Wimbledon, which is 3rd). ‌​‍There are FOUR (not six) Grand Slams.

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All incorrect

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Only ii & iii

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Only iii & iv

Question 6

When was D-Day, the Allied invasion of Normandy?‌​‍

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6 June 1944 — Operation Overlord — largest seaborne invasion in history. ‌​‍Opened Western front against Nazi Germany. Led by Eisenhower.

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8 May 1945

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7 December 1941

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1 September 1939

Question 7

Cataract involves:

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Clouding of the lens — Cataract is opacification of the eye lens, typically age-related; treated by surgical replacement.

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Detached retina

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Pupil enlargement

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Corneal ulcer

Question 8

Following an initial discussion, a science teacher provides students with various materials such as ice cubes, a hot plate, and thermometers. Students are then instructed to work in groups to observe and record the temperature changes as ice melts and water boils, documenting their findings. This activity exemplifies which phase of the 5E learning model?

Accepted Answer

C. Explore — The Explore phase is characterized by students actively investigating phenomena, collecting data, and engaging in hands-on experiences to build direct understanding. The activity described, where students conduct an experiment and record observations, directly aligns with the investigative and experiential nature of the Explore phase, allowing them to gather evidence before formal explanations.

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A. Engage

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B. Explain

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D. Evaluate

Question 9

Aristotle called humans:

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Political animal (zoon politikon) — Aristotle in 'Politics' called man a 'zoon politikon' — naturally inclined to live in a polis (city-state).

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Rational animal

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Social animal only

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Economic animal

Question 10

Which class of diuretics primarily acts on the ascending limb of the loop of Henle to inhibit sodium and chloride reabsorption, leading to potent diuresis?

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C. Loop diuretics — Loop diuretics (e.g., furosemide) are highly effective because they block the Na+/K+/2Cl- cotransporter in the thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle, where a significant portion of sodium reabsorption occurs. Thiazide diuretics act on the distal convoluted tubule, potassium-sparing diuretics act on the collecting duct, and osmotic diuretics act throughout the nephron.

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A. Thiazide diuretics

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B. Potassium-sparing diuretics

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D. Osmotic diuretics

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #248