Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #417

Question 1

Kumaranasan drowned in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Pallana River boat accident — Kumaran Asan died in a boat accident in the Pallana River (Alappuzha) on 16 January 1924.‌​‍

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Periyar River

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Pamba River

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Vembanad Lake

Question 2

Adi Shankaracharya (788-820 CE), founder of Advaita Vedanta, was born in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kerala (Kaladi) — Adi Shankara born Kaladi (Ernakulam, Kerala). ‌​‍Travelled India, founded 4 mathas (Sringeri, Puri, Dwarka, Badrinath). Died at Kedarnath (age 32).

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Bengal

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Gujarat

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Tamil Nadu

Question 3

Which literary form is most effective for developing critical thinking and analytical skills in students while fostering collaborative learning in a classroom setting?

Accepted Answer

A. Debate — Debate is designed to enhance critical thinking by requiring students to analyze arguments, construct counter-arguments, and evaluate evidence. While short stories, poems, and one-act plays have literary merit, they are less interactive and do not inherently promote collaborative critical discussion like a debate does.

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B. Short Story

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C. Poem

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D. One-act Play

Question 4

2, 5, 10, 17, 26, ?

Accepted Answer

37 — n²+1: 1,4,9,16,25,36 → +1 each. 36+1 = 37.

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35

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40

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38

Question 5

Feminism waves:

Accepted Answer

First (suffrage), Second (1960s-80s equality/body), Third (1990s intersectionality), Fourth (online) — India: 19th century reformers; 1970s autonomous movement. MeToo movement (2018) global digital wave.

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Only one

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Only two

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No waves

Question 6

A school in a rural area is planning to implement ICT in its classrooms. What is the most crucial factor to consider for the successful and equitable integration of ICT in this context?

Accepted Answer

C. Ensuring reliable internet connectivity and adequate technical support. — For successful and equitable ICT integration, especially in rural areas, reliable internet connectivity is paramount to access online resources, and adequate technical support is essential to maintain hardware/software and troubleshoot issues. Without these foundational elements, even the best ICT tools will be ineffective or inaccessible, making other factors secondary.

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A. The availability of advanced gaming consoles for students.

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B. The aesthetic design of the computer lab furniture.

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D. The number of international educational applications available.

Question 7

Synonym of WRETCHED:

Accepted Answer

Miserable — In a miserable state.

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Happy

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Joyful

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Content

Question 8

Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary is known for which endangered species?

Accepted Answer

Grizzled Giant Squirrel — Chinnar in Idukki is one of the last habitats of the endangered Grizzled Giant Squirrel in Kerala.

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Nilgiri Tahr

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Lion-tailed Macaque

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Malabar Civet

Question 9

Karl Marx identified the two main classes in capitalist society as:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Bourgeoisie (capital owners) and Proletariat (wage labourers) — Marx: bourgeoisie owns means of production; proletariat sells labour power. ‌​‍Their opposed interests drive class struggle.

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Men and women

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Rich and poor

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Noble and peasant

Question 10

India's DigiYatra uses which technology for airport entry?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Facial recognition — DigiYatra uses facial recognition technology for contactless, paperless airport entry at Indian airports.‌​‍

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Fingerprint scan

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Iris scan

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QR code only

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #417