Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #287

Question 1

Padma Awards for Kerala 2024:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Multiple — Several from Kerala.‌​‍

Answer

Unknown

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None

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Only one

Question 2

The first search engine was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Archie — Archie (1990) is considered the first search engine. ‌​‍Google (1998) became dominant later.

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Google

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Yahoo

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Bing

Question 3

Synonym of 'delinquent':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

criminal — Delinquent = someone who commits an offence; criminal.‌​‍

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obedient

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innocent

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dutiful

Question 4

'Burn the midnight oil' means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Work/study late at night — To burn the midnight oil = to study or work late into the night.‌​‍

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Waste fuel

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Start a fire

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Cook at midnight

Question 5

Synonym of CAPITULATE:

Accepted Answer

Surrender — Give up, surrender.

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Resist

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Fight

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Escape

Question 6

Big Five personality traits (OCEAN):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, Neuroticism — Also called Five-Factor Model. ‌​‍Most accepted trait theory. Stable across cultures.

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Only introvert

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Only IQ

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4 humors

Question 7

The Kerala State Teacher's Award is conferred annually to recognize outstanding educators. Which of the following is NOT a primary criterion typically considered for this prestigious award?

Accepted Answer

C. The exact number of years of service completed in government or aided schools. — While experience is generally a prerequisite, the *exact number of years* is not a primary criterion over the quality and impact of a teacher's contribution. The award primarily focuses on excellence in teaching, innovation, student development, and community involvement, rather than just tenure.

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A. Innovation in teaching methodologies and pedagogical practices.

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B. Significant contribution to co-curricular activities and student development.

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D. Efforts in promoting social and community engagement among students.

Question 8

Choose the correct form: 'Neither of the boys ___ present.'

Accepted Answer

is — 'Neither' is singular → singular verb.

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are

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were

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be

Question 9

Mahatma Gandhi's call for the Non-Cooperation Movement (1920-22) marked a significant turning point in the Indian freedom struggle. What was a distinctive feature of this movement compared to earlier nationalist agitations?

Accepted Answer

B. It was the first mass movement that involved widespread participation of women, peasants, and workers across various regions. — The Non-Cooperation Movement was unprecedented in its scale and the diversity of its participants, drawing in women, peasants, students, and workers into the nationalist mainstream for the first time. Earlier movements were largely confined to the educated middle class. Option A is incorrect as it also included political demands for Swaraj, while C is incorrect because Purna Swaraj was declared as a goal later in 1929. Option D is entirely contrary to Gandhi's philosophy of non-violence.

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A. It exclusively targeted British economic interests through boycotts, avoiding political demands.

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C. It primarily focused on achieving complete independence (Purna Swaraj) as its immediate and non-negotiable objective.

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D. It advocated for armed resistance and revolutionary tactics to overthrow British rule.

Question 10

Synonym of RESPITE:

Accepted Answer

Break — Short rest.

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Hard work

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Continuous

Answer

Toil

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #287