Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #343

Question 1

A teacher is planning lessons for a Grade 3 student. According to the NEP 2020, which stage of the new pedagogical and curricular structure does this student belong to?

Accepted Answer

B. Preparatory Stage — The NEP 2020 introduces a 5+3+3+4 curricular structure. Grade 3 falls into the 'Preparatory Stage' (Grades 3-5), which focuses on play, discovery, and activity-based learning, transitioning to more formal classroom learning. The Foundational Stage covers 3-8 years (Anganwadi/Preschool to Grade 2).

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A. Foundational Stage

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C. Middle Stage

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D. Secondary Stage

Question 2

Kerala High Court established:

Accepted Answer

1958 — Kerala HC established 1958.

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1947

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1956

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1960

Question 3

Idiom: 'They were ___.' (accused me wrongly)

Accepted Answer

barking up the wrong tree — Barking up the wrong tree = pursuing a wrong line of thought.

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looking a gift horse in the mouth

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blowing hot and cold

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one for the road

Question 4

Synonym of PERNICIOUS:

Accepted Answer

Destructive — Extremely harmful.

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Beneficial

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Helpful

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Safe

Question 5

To which country was the first Akash SAM exported?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

To Armenia — First export of Akash to Armenia.‌​‍

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US

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None

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Cancelled

Question 6

Despite its immense popularity in several Commonwealth nations, cricket has only made sporadic appearances in the Olympic Games, with efforts ongoing for its re-inclusion. Considering the demands of a multi-sport event, which format of cricket is most widely discussed for potential Olympic inclusion, and why?

Accepted Answer

C. Twenty20 (T20) cricket, owing to its shorter duration, fast-paced action, and appeal to a broader global audience. — Twenty20 (T20) cricket is the most widely discussed format for Olympic inclusion because its shorter duration (around 3 hours per match) fits well within the tight scheduling constraints of a multi-sport event. Its fast-paced, high-scoring nature is also more appealing to a diverse global audience and aligns with the Olympic desire for dynamic, accessible sports. Test and ODI formats are too lengthy for the Olympics, and 'The Hundred' is a relatively new, regionally specific format, less likely for global adoption at this stage.

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A. Test Cricket, due to its historical significance and comprehensive display of skill.

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B. One-Day Internationals (ODIs), offering a balanced duration and strategic depth.

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D. The Hundred, as a newer, even shorter format designed for explosive entertainment.

Question 7

Entrepreneurship definition:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Starting and managing a business venture involving innovation and risk — Schumpeter's creative destruction. ‌​‍Drucker called innovation the specific tool of entrepreneurship.

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Only ownership

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Only employment

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Only management

Question 8

'Paithalmala' is situated in which district?

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Kannur — Paithalmala is the highest peak in Kannur district (c. 1372 m).

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Kasaragod

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Kozhikode

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Wayanad

Question 9

'If it rains tomorrow, we ___ at home.'‌​‍

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will stay — First conditional: If + present, will + base verb.‌​‍

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stayed

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would stay

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would have stayed

Question 10

Art 14:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Equality before law — Equality before law + equal protection of laws.‌​‍

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Freedom of speech

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Right to life

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Constitutional remedies

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #343