Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #325

Question 1

Jerome Bruner's theory of instruction emphasizes the importance of scaffolding. Which of the following is the most accurate description of scaffolding in Bruner's context?

Accepted Answer

B. Adjusting the level of support given to a learner based on their needs, gradually reducing it as competence grows — Scaffolding in Bruner's theory involves providing temporary support to a learner, which is gradually withdrawn as the learner becomes more competent. It is not about reducing student effort (A), using punishment/rewards (C), or rote memorization (D). Instead, it is a dynamic and adaptive process of adjusting support.

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A. Providing step-by-step instructions to reduce student effort

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C. Using punishment and rewards to reinforce desired behaviors

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D. Rote memorization of factual information to build foundational knowledge

Question 2

India became ___ largest auto market:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

3rd — 3rd largest (after China, USA) — overtaking Japan in 2022-23.‌​‍

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1st

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5th

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7th

Question 3

2nd Plan steel plants at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Bhilai, Durgapur, Rourkela — Bhilai (Chhattisgarh), Durgapur (WB), Rourkela (Odisha).‌​‍

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Jamshedpur, Bokaro, Salem

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Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata

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Delhi, Lucknow, Patna

Question 4

Kerala population (2011):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

3.34 cr — 3.34 crore.‌​‍

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4.34 cr

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5.34 cr

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2.34 cr

Question 5

'Bite the bullet' means:

Accepted Answer

Endure painful/difficult situation — Face a difficult situation bravely.

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Eat

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Attack

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Wait

Question 6

India's national bird is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Peacock — Indian peafowl (Pavo cristatus) is the national bird since 1963.‌​‍

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Parrot

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Eagle

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Sparrow

Question 7

Spot the gerund in 'Swimming is good exercise':

Accepted Answer

Swimming — Gerund = verb + ing acting as a noun; 'Swimming' here is the subject.

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is

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good

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exercise

Question 8

'At the eleventh hour' means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

At the last possible moment — At the eleventh hour = at the very last minute, just in time.‌​‍

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At 11 AM

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Very early

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During lunch

Question 9

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 introduces the concept of an Academic Bank of Credits (ABC). A student successfully completes a 6-month certificate course in Data Science from University X and later wishes to pursue a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from University Y. How would the ABC primarily benefit this student?

Accepted Answer

B. It enables the student to transfer and redeem the credits earned from University X towards their degree at University Y. — The Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) stores academic credits earned by students from various Higher Education Institutions, allowing them to redeem these credits for future degrees or diplomas. This facilitates multidisciplinary education and flexible entry/exit options, enabling students to transfer and utilize credits earned across different institutions or programs. It does not directly provide scholarships, exemptions from entrance exams, or allow direct Master's enrollment without a Bachelor's degree.

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A. It allows the student to directly enroll in a Master's program without a Bachelor's degree.

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C. It provides a guaranteed scholarship for pursuing further studies at any recognized institution.

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D. It exempts the student from appearing in entrance examinations for higher education.

Question 10

Jal Jeevan Mission target:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Piped water to all rural homes — Har Ghar Jal — functional tap water to all rural households by 2024.‌​‍

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Clean rivers

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Irrigation for all farms

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Rainwater harvesting

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #325