Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #316

Question 1

Which Kerala-specific initiative aims to bridge the digital divide in education, particularly in rural areas?

Accepted Answer

B. KITE Victers Channel — KITE Victers Channel is a Kerala-specific initiative providing educational content via television and online platforms to bridge the digital divide. Option A is a national initiative, while C and D are not Kerala-specific.

Answer

A. Aakash Tablet Program

Answer

C. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan

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D. National Digital Library

Question 2

Oscar 2024 Best Picture:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Oppenheimer — Oppenheimer won Best Picture.‌​‍

Answer

Poor Things

Answer

Killers of the Flower Moon

Answer

Barbie

Question 3

A committee of subject experts is tasked with reviewing and revising the curriculum for Social Science textbooks for classes VI to X in Kerala, ensuring alignment with national educational frameworks and pedagogical best practices. Which organization would primarily lead and coordinate this initiative?

Accepted Answer

C. Kerala State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) — The Kerala State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) is the principal academic body responsible for curriculum development, textbook preparation, and teacher education at the state level. Its mandate specifically includes research, training, and curriculum revision. DPI handles administrative aspects, and SSA is a program for comprehensive education.

Answer

A. Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI)

Answer

B. Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)

Answer

D. Higher Secondary Education Directorate (HSED)

Question 4

Which state is the largest producer of rubber in India?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kerala — Kerala produces about 90% of India's natural rubber, with Kottayam being the hub of rubber cultivation.‌​‍

Answer

Karnataka

Answer

Tamil Nadu

Answer

Tripura

Question 5

Symbol of Sodium:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Na — Na (Latin: Natrium).‌​‍

Answer

So

Answer

Sd

Answer

No

Question 6

Fascism in Italy was led by:

Accepted Answer

Mussolini — Benito Mussolini led Italian fascists; in power 1922–1943.

Answer

Hitler

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Franco

Answer

Stalin

Question 7

First Vande Bharat route:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Delhi-Varanasi — Delhi-Varanasi (Feb 2019).‌​‍

Answer

Chennai-Mysore

Answer

Mumbai-Pune

Answer

Delhi-Mumbai

Question 8

What is the antonym of 'predecessor'?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

successor — Predecessor (one who came before) ↔ Successor (one who comes after).‌​‍

Answer

ascendant

Answer

descendant

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ancestor

Question 9

The first Chief Minister of Kerala, after state formation, was:

Accepted Answer

E.M.S. Namboodiripad — EMS formed the first elected Kerala government in 1957 after the 1956 state formation.

Answer

R. Sankar

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Pattom Thanu Pillai

Answer

C. Achutha Menon

Question 10

The League of Nations was formed in:

Accepted Answer

1919/1920 — League of Nations proposed by US President Wilson (14 Points). Formed 1920 by Versailles Treaty. Ironically, US Senate refused to join.

Answer

1914

Answer

1939

Answer

1945

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #316