Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #265

Question 1

Rolling without slipping requires:

Accepted Answer

v = ωR — Condition for pure rolling. Contact point instantaneously at rest.

Answer

v = 0

Answer

v = ω/R

Answer

ω = 0

Question 2

Which is the French intelligence agency?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

DGSE — DGSE (Direction Générale de la Sécurité Extérieure) is France's external intelligence agency.‌​‍

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CSIS

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CIRO

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MI6

Question 3

In the 3-tier Panchayati Raj system of Kerala, which body is responsible for the coordination and supervision of the developmental plans of the Block Panchayats and Grama Panchayats within its jurisdiction?

Accepted Answer

A. District Planning Committee — The District Planning Committee (DPC) is mandated under Article 243ZD of the Constitution to consolidate plans prepared by Panchayats and Municipalities and to coordinate their development. It ensures that local plans align with district-level priorities. Options B and C are advisory or executive bodies but not responsible for coordination. Option D (Taluk Treasury Officer) handles financial transactions, not planning or coordination.

Answer

B. State Planning Board

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C. Block Development Office

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D. Taluk Treasury Officer

Question 4

First state in India to implement e-governance fully:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kerala — Kerala pioneered FRIENDS centers.‌​‍

Answer

AP

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Karnataka

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TN

Question 5

Précis writing:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Brief summary (usually 1/3 of original) retaining essence — One paragraph, in reporter's own words, reported speech, past tense. ‌​‍Give title.

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Full text

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Story

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Extension

Question 6

One of the core principles of NEP 2020 is to move towards a more multidisciplinary and holistic education. How does the policy propose to achieve greater flexibility for students in choosing subjects, particularly at the secondary level?

Accepted Answer

C. By eliminating the rigid separation between arts, science, commerce streams, and vocational subjects, allowing students to choose subjects across disciplines. — The NEP 2020 aims to dismantle the rigid boundaries between arts, science, commerce streams, and vocational subjects, enabling students to choose subjects across various disciplines. This approach fosters holistic and multidisciplinary learning, moving away from the conventional siloed educational structure. Options A, B, and D contradict the policy's goal of increased flexibility and multidisciplinary learning.

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A. By mandating a fixed stream system (Science, Commerce, Arts) but allowing minor subject changes within the stream.

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B. By introducing rigid subject combinations that students must choose from to ensure academic rigor.

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D. By limiting subject choices to core academic areas and deferring vocational training to post-secondary education.

Question 7

Which of the following classroom strategies is most effective in fostering intrinsic motivation among students according to motivational theories like Maslow's hierarchy?

Accepted Answer

B. Providing opportunities for student choice and autonomy — Intrinsic motivation thrives when students feel a sense of autonomy and control. Offering rewards (Option A) or strict penalties (Option C) align with extrinsic motivation, while comparing performance (Option D) can reduce motivation. Autonomy supports self-determination theory.

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A. Offering gold stars for completing assignments

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C. Setting strict deadlines with penalties for late work

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D. Comparing student performance to class averages

Question 8

Elon Musk role 2024-25:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

DOGE, Trump admin — Department of Government Efficiency.‌​‍

Answer

Neutral

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Biden

Answer

Opposing

Question 9

First Jnanpith awardee:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

G. Sankara Kurup (Malayalam, 1965) — For 'Odakkuzhal'. ‌​‍Malayalam's first Jnanpith. Other Malayalam Jnanpith: SK Pottekkatt, Thakazhi, MT Vasudevan Nair, ONV Kurup, Akkitham.

Answer

Tagore (Nobel not Jnanpith)

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Premchand

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Nirala

Question 10

Synonym of FLIPPANT:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Disrespectful/light — Not serious enough.‌​‍

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Respectful

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Serious

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Grave

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #265