Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #310

Question 1

Kozhikode is also known as:

Accepted Answer

City of Spices — Kozhikode is called the 'City of Spices' due to its historical role as a major spice trading port. 'Queen of Arabian Sea' = Kochi. 'Venice of the East' = Alappuzha.

Answer

City of Seven Hills

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Queen of Arabian Sea

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Venice of the East

Question 2

Mullaperiyar height:

Accepted Answer

53.66m — ~53.66 m.

Answer

70m

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100m

Answer

30m

Question 3

Expand (x − 2)²:

Accepted Answer

x² − 4x + 4 — (a−b)² = a² − 2ab + b².

Answer

x² − 4

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x² + 4x + 4

Answer

x² − 4x

Question 4

d/dx (sin x) =‌​‍

Accepted Answer

cos x — d/dx(cos x) = -sin x. d/dx(tan x) = sec²x.‌​‍

Answer

-sin x

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tan x

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-cos x

Question 5

Antonym of BARREN:

Accepted Answer

Fertile — Barren ↔ fertile.

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Empty

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Dry

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Hollow

Question 6

Who wrote the song Kottiyoor Ulsavapattu?

Accepted Answer

Chavara Kuriakose Elias — Composed by St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara.

Answer

Chattampi Swamikal

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Vakkom Maulavi

Answer

Vagbhatananda

Question 7

A primary school teacher in Kerala is preparing for the upcoming academic year under the new educational policy framework. Which of the following best reflects the pedagogical structure and focus for students aged 3-8 years as envisioned by NEP 2020 and adopted by SCERT Kerala?

Accepted Answer

B. The Foundational Stage (5 years) focusing on play-based learning and multi-faceted education, including Anganwadi/preschool. — NEP 2020 introduces a 5+3+3+4 curricular structure, where the first 5 years (Foundational Stage) cover ages 3-8, including 3 years of Anganwadi/preschool and 2 years of primary (Grades 1-2). This stage emphasizes flexible, multi-faceted, multi-level, play-based, activity-based, and discovery-based learning. Options A, C, and D describe incorrect stages, age groups, or primary focuses for this specific foundational period.

Answer

A. A 3-year preparatory stage followed by 5 years of middle school, emphasizing vocational skills.

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C. A 5-year secondary stage, concentrating on subject-specific learning and board examinations.

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D. A 3-year middle stage, prioritizing critical thinking and experimental science.

Question 8

Water image of 'WORK':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

upside down — Water shows upside down.‌​‍

Answer

both

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None

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reversed

Question 9

Gavi eco-tourism:

Accepted Answer

Pathanamthitta — Periyar buffer zone, Pathanamthitta.

Answer

Idukki

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Kottayam

Answer

Kollam

Question 10

Venice of the East:

Accepted Answer

Alappuzha — Alappuzha (Alleppey) — backwaters.

Answer

Kochi

Answer

Kollam

Answer

Kumarakom

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #310