Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #319

Question 1

The Kerala State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) plays a crucial role in shaping the educational landscape of the state. Which of the following is the primary function of SCERT Kerala?

Accepted Answer

C. Developing curriculum, textbooks, and teacher training modules. — SCERT Kerala's primary mandate is to undertake research, develop curriculum frameworks, design textbooks, and prepare teacher training modules to improve the quality of education. Conducting examinations is primarily handled by the Pareeksha Bhavan and the Directorate of General Education. Sanctioning grants and staff appointments/transfers fall under the purview of the Directorate of General Education and the government.

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A. Conducting public examinations for SSLC and Higher Secondary.

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B. Sanctioning grants for school infrastructure development.

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D. Appointing and transferring teaching staff across schools.

Question 2

Velu Thampi Dalawa issued his anti-British 'Kundara Proclamation' on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

11 January 1809 — Kundara Proclamation on 11 January 1809 (Kollam Era 984 Makaram 1) called for armed struggle against the British.‌​‍

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26 July 1859

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12 November 1936

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30 November 1805

Question 3

Silappadikaram and Manimekalai are twin Tamil epics. ‌​‍Their author traditions are:

Accepted Answer

Ilango Adigal and Seethalai Sathanar — Silappadikaram (Ilango, Jain monk) on Kannagi-Kovalan. ‌​‍Manimekalai (Sathanar, Buddhist) is sequel. Both are five great epics (Aimperumkappiyam).

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Kamban and Tiruvalluvar

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Avvaiyar

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Nakkirar

Question 4

NITI Aayog CEO currently (2024-26):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

B.V.R. Subrahmanyam — B.V.R. Subrahmanyam — CEO since Feb 2023.‌​‍

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Rajiv Kumar

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Arvind Panagariya

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Amitabh Kant

Question 5

Mary Poonen Lukose holds the distinction of being the first woman from Kerala to earn a university degree. What specific field of study did she pursue, making her a pioneer in that profession for women in the region?

Accepted Answer

B. Medicine — Mary Poonen Lukose was the first woman from Kerala to obtain a university degree, specifically in Medicine (MBBS) from the Madras Medical College in 1908. She went on to become a pioneering female physician and the first Indian woman Surgeon General, breaking significant barriers for women in healthcare.

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A. Law

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C. Education

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D. Engineering

Question 6

'Give up' means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Surrender/quit — Stop doing something; surrender.‌​‍

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Gift

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Share

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Raise

Question 7

Sree Narayana Guru's famous saying 'Oru Jathi, Oru Matham, Oru Daivam Manushyanu' means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

One Caste, One Religion, One God for Mankind — Sree Narayana Guru proclaimed 'One Caste, One Religion, One God for Mankind' — a radical message of social equality and anti-caste activism.‌​‍

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One Nation, One Tax, One Market

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One Language, One Country, One Flag

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One Earth, One Family, One Future

Question 8

The synonym of 'COMMENCE' is:

Accepted Answer

Begin — Commence means to begin or start something. Its antonym is 'conclude' or 'end'.

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End

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Pause

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Stop

Question 9

Joule's law of heating states heat produced is proportional to:

Accepted Answer

I²RT — H = I²Rt (Joules); heat dissipated in a resistor.

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Current × Time

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V²/R

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Voltage × resistance

Question 10

Which river was called 'Churni' in ancient times?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Periyar — Periyar was known as Churni in ancient Sangam literature.‌​‍

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Chaliyar

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Pampa

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Bharathapuzha

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #319