Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #370

Question 1

Synonym of UNCOUTH:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Crude — Lacking good manners.‌​‍

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Polite

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Elegant

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Refined

Question 2

'He is ___ European.'

Accepted Answer

a — 'A' before consonant sound — European starts with /j/ sound.

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an

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the

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no article

Question 3

Dress restrictions abolished by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Uthradam Thirunal — Uthradam Thirunal (1859).‌​‍

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Marthanda Varma

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Swathi Thirunal

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Chithira Thirunal

Question 4

Which of the following is a CORRECT statement about the transmission of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs)?

Accepted Answer

D. Vector-borne transmission requires a living organism as an intermediary — Vector-borne transmission involves living organisms like mosquitoes or ticks as intermediaries. Direct contact transmission does not require an intermediate object (Option A is incorrect); droplet transmission typically travels less than 1 meter (Option B is incorrect); airborne transmission involves particles smaller than 5 micrometers (Option C is incorrect).

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A. Direct contact transmission requires a contaminated intermediate object

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B. Droplet transmission can travel more than 1 meter from the source patient

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C. Airborne transmission involves particles larger than 5 micrometers

Question 5

In the context of the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009, and its implementation in government and aided schools in Kerala, which of the following best describes the primary role and composition of a School Management Committee (SMC)?

Accepted Answer

B. The SMC's key function is to prepare the School Development Plan and monitor the school's functioning, with at least three-fourths of its members being parents/guardians. — The RTE Act, 2009 (Sections 21 and 22) mandates the formation of School Management Committees (SMCs) in government and aided schools. Their primary roles include preparing the School Development Plan (SDP) and monitoring the school's functioning, including the utilization of government grants and ensuring child rights. Crucially, at least three-fourths of the SMC members must be parents or guardians of children studying in the school, ensuring strong community participation. SMCs do not appoint teachers, decide curriculum, or act solely as disciplinary bodies.

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A. The SMC is mainly responsible for appointing teachers and deciding the school curriculum, comprising only teachers and local politicians.

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C. The SMC exclusively focuses on collecting school fees and managing infrastructure, consisting predominantly of philanthropists and school alumni.

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D. The SMC acts solely as a disciplinary committee for students and staff, with its members appointed directly by the District Education Officer.

Question 6

A teacher observes that a student consistently performs well in a particular subject and spends extra time on related projects, even without the promise of rewards or high grades. The student expresses genuine enjoyment and curiosity about the subject matter. This behavior is primarily indicative of:

Accepted Answer

B. Intrinsic motivation, arising from inherent interest and satisfaction. — The correct answer is B. Intrinsic motivation is characterized by engaging in an activity for its inherent satisfaction, enjoyment, or interest, as described in the scenario. Options A and D are examples of extrinsic motivators, which are external to the task itself, while C (amotivation) implies a lack of motivation altogether, which contradicts the student's behavior.

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A. Extrinsic motivation, driven by future career prospects.

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C. Amotivation, as there are no clear external incentives.

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D. Compliance, due to peer pressure and classroom norms.

Question 7

Synonym of EVANESCENT:

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Fleeting — Quickly vanishing.

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Eternal

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Lasting

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Permanent

Question 8

The printing press was invented independently in:

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China first (woodblock ~700 CE, movable type 1040s), then Europe (Gutenberg 1450s) — Bi Sheng's movable clay type in China (1040s). Gutenberg's metal movable type in Europe (c. 1450) independently.

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Only Europe

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Only Europe

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Africa

Question 9

Sahara area:

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9.2 million sq km — Largest hot desert.

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5 million

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15 million

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3 million

Question 10

How many odd days in a normal year?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1 — 365 ÷ 7 = 52 weeks + 1 day. So 1 odd day.‌​‍

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0

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2

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3

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #370