Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #276

Question 1

A primary objective of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 is to promote multilingualism and the power of language in education. Regarding the medium of instruction for school education, what does NEP 2020 primarily recommend?

Accepted Answer

C. Instruction in home language/mother tongue/local language/regional language wherever possible until at least Grade 5, but preferably till Grade 8 and beyond. — The NEP 2020 strongly advocates for instruction in the home language/mother tongue/local language/regional language wherever possible until at least Grade 5, and preferably till Grade 8 and beyond. This emphasis aims to ensure better learning outcomes and cognitive development by leveraging a child's familiar language. The policy does not mandate English, Sanskrit, or Hindi exclusively, but rather promotes multilingualism and local languages.

Answer

A. English as the mandatory medium of instruction from Grade 1 onwards across all schools.

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B. Sanskrit as the primary medium of instruction, especially in foundational stages, to preserve cultural heritage.

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D. Exclusive use of Hindi as the medium of instruction throughout the country for national integration.

Question 2

Kerala Budget 2025-26 size (approx):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Over 1.8 lakh Cr — Kerala's annual budget exceeded 1.8 lakh crore recently.‌​‍

Answer

3 lakh Cr

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1.5 lakh Cr

Answer

1 lakh Cr

Question 3

Ohm's Law:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

V=IR — V=IR (Voltage = Current × Resistance).‌​‍

Answer

F=ma

Answer

E=mc²

Answer

PV=nRT

Question 4

Highest peak in India:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kanchenjunga — Kanchenjunga (8,586 m) — highest peak within India's borders.‌​‍

Answer

Everest

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K2

Answer

Nanda Devi

Question 5

Synonym of WARY:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Cautious — Cautious.‌​‍

Answer

Trusting

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Naive

Answer

Bold

Question 6

Ratio of present ages A:B = 3:5. After 5 years 2:3. A's present age:

Accepted Answer

15 — 3x+5 : 5x+5 = 2:3. 9x+15 = 10x+10. x=5. A=15.

Answer

10

Answer

12

Answer

20

Question 7

Total number of triangles in typical Star of David:

Accepted Answer

8 — Standard answer.

Answer

6

Answer

12

Answer

10

Question 8

If it rains, I ___ at home.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

will stay — Type 1 conditional: If + present → will + V1.‌​‍

Answer

stay

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would stay

Answer

stayed

Question 9

A lady drives 15 km west, turns left and goes 10 km, then turns right and goes 18 km. ‌​‍Now she is going in which direction?

Accepted Answer

West — W (15) → S (10, after left turn from W) → W (18, after right turn from S). ‌​‍Currently going West.

Answer

South-West

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East

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South

Question 10

Vallathol founded Kerala Kalamandalam in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1930 — Kerala Kalamandalam founded 1930 by Mahakavi Vallathol.‌​‍

Answer

1940

Answer

1950

Answer

1920

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #276