Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #290

Question 1

'Ballot is more powerful than bullet' — who said so?

Accepted Answer

Abraham Lincoln — Famous Abraham Lincoln quote.

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Jawaharlal Nehru

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George Washington

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Mahatma Gandhi

Question 2

Class system is characterised by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Achieved status, mobility, economic basis — Class: socio-economic groupings based on wealth/income/occupation. ‌​‍Allows social mobility; distinguishes modern industrial societies from caste-based traditional ones.

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Religious sanction

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Birth-based

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Hereditary

Question 3

A Block Resource Centre (BRC) in Kerala identifies a significant number of out-of-school children in its area and plans to initiate special training programs to mainstream them into regular schools. This initiative aligns most directly with the objectives of which of the following educational programs?

Accepted Answer

B. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) — Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) is a flagship program aimed at achieving universal elementary education, with a significant focus on identifying and mainstreaming out-of-school children through special training, bridge courses, and other interventions. RMSA focuses on secondary education, NCERT is a national academic body, and KSLMA deals with adult literacy, making SSA the most appropriate program for this initiative.

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A. Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA)

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C. National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)

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D. Kerala State Literacy Mission Authority (KSLMA)

Question 4

What is a significant limitation of relying solely on summative assessments for evaluating student learning throughout an academic year?

Accepted Answer

C. They primarily measure the outcome of learning at a specific point, often too late for intervention. — Summative assessments are designed to evaluate learning outcomes at the end of a course or unit. A significant limitation is that the results come too late to provide timely feedback for *improving* the current learning process, making interventions difficult. Options A, B, and D describe benefits typically associated with formative assessment, not summative.

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A. They provide extensive opportunities for students to revise and improve during the learning process.

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B. They offer detailed feedback that can immediately guide instructional adjustments.

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D. They encourage continuous student engagement and motivation through ongoing feedback.

Question 5

Adi Shankaracharya was born at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kaladi — Adi Shankaracharya was born in Kaladi, Ernakulam district, around 788 CE. ‌​‍He founded the Advaita Vedanta school of philosophy.

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Sivagiri

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Kodungallur

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Guruvayur

Question 6

Arab Spring uprisings (2010-11) toppled regimes in:

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Tunisia, Egypt, Libya, Yemen — Tunisia (Ben Ali fell Jan 2011), Egypt (Mubarak Feb 2011), Libya (Gaddafi killed Oct 2011), Yemen (Saleh Feb 2012). Syria descended into civil war.

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Only Tunisia

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All Arab states

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None

Question 7

Wi-Fi stands for:‌​‍

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Wireless Fidelity — Wi-Fi = Wireless Fidelity — technology for wireless networking.‌​‍

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Wide Fidelity

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Wired Facility

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Wireless Facility

Question 8

What is the capital of Brazil?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Brasilia — Brasilia — capital since 1960.‌​‍

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Sao Paulo

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Salvador

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Rio de Janeiro

Question 9

Synonym of 'scrutinise':

Accepted Answer

Examine closely — Scrutinise = inspect carefully, examine thoroughly.

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Glance

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Ignore

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Praise

Question 10

Synonym of GENIAL:

Accepted Answer

Friendly — Friendly, pleasant.

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Cold

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Hostile

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Distant

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #290