Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #364

Question 1

Kerala Varma Valiya Koyithampuran:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kerala's Kalidasa — Poet laureate.‌​‍

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Philosopher

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King

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Historian

Question 2

KSRTC fleet strength (approx):

Accepted Answer

6,000+ buses — Around 6,000-6,500.

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10,000+

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2,000

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1,000

Question 3

'By hook or by crook' means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

By any means necessary — By hook or by crook = by any means, whether fair or foul.‌​‍

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Using tools

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Legally only

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By fishing

Question 4

'He is a doctor, ___?'‌​‍

Accepted Answer

isn't he — Positive statement → negative tag.‌​‍

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doesn't he

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is he

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has he

Question 5

A teacher consistently offers small prizes (stickers, candies) to students who complete their homework on time, even for tasks they previously enjoyed doing without any external incentive. Over time, the teacher observes that some students now refuse to do homework unless a prize is offered. This scenario best illustrates which phenomenon related to motivation?

Accepted Answer

B. Overjustification effect — The overjustification effect occurs when an expected external incentive decreases a person's intrinsic motivation to perform a task. When students who previously enjoyed homework start demanding rewards, their intrinsic motivation has been 'overjustified' by the external incentives, leading to a decline in their internal drive.

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A. Self-efficacy enhancement

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C. Attribution theory

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D. Goal-setting theory

Question 6

Wayanad tourist attractions:

Accepted Answer

Forests, waterfalls — Hilly forests, Edakkal caves.

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Beach

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Desert

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Plains

Question 7

Which branch of the autonomic nervous system is primarily responsible for the "rest and digest" responses, such as slowing heart rate and increasing digestion?

Accepted Answer

C. Parasympathetic Nervous System — The Parasympathetic Nervous System conserves energy and promotes "rest and digest" functions, leading to decreased heart rate, increased digestive activity, and pupil constriction. In contrast, the Sympathetic Nervous System governs "fight or flight" responses.

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A. Somatic Nervous System

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B. Sympathetic Nervous System

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D. Central Nervous System

Question 8

Kerala's first Health Minister:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

A.R. Menon — Dr. A.R. Menon — first Health Minister (1957).‌​‍

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K.R. Narayanan

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A.K. Antony

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K.M. Mani

Question 9

UN Secretary-General's term is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

5 years (renewable) — SG serves 5-year term, renewable. ‌​‍Current (2017-): António Guterres (Portugal). Previous: Ban Ki-moon (S.Korea), Kofi Annan (Ghana), Boutros Boutros-Ghali (Egypt).

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10 years

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3 years

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7 years

Question 10

Which of the following is the primary purpose of using a video recording in microteaching?

Accepted Answer

B. To allow self-assessment and peer critique of teaching performance — The primary purpose of video recording in microteaching is to facilitate self-assessment and peer critique, enabling teachers to analyze and improve their skills. While it may serve other purposes, this is the core benefit of the tool.

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A. To create a permanent record for administrative purposes

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C. To replace the need for a live audience during practice

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D. To demonstrate the lesson to students for later review

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #364