Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #444

Question 1

During a microteaching session, a teacher uses various techniques such as changing voice modulation, moving around the classroom, using different gestures, and pausing strategically. Which microteaching skill is the teacher primarily demonstrating?

Accepted Answer

B. Skill of Stimulus Variation — The Skill of Stimulus Variation involves changing the teacher's behavior (e.g., movement, gestures, voice modulation) and teaching aids to maintain student attention and engagement throughout the lesson. The described actions directly correspond to the components of this skill. Reinforcement focuses on encouraging student responses, explaining on clarifying concepts, and illustrating on providing concrete examples.

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A. Skill of Reinforcement

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C. Skill of Explaining

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D. Skill of Illustrating with Examples

Question 2

Plural of 'child':

Accepted Answer

children — Irregular plural.

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childs

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childes

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child

Question 3

The opposite of 'success' is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Failure — Success ↔ failure.‌​‍

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Triumph

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Achievement

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Victory

Question 4

First Indian Navy Chief:

Accepted Answer

R.D. Katari — Adm R.D. Katari (1958).

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Nanda

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Krishnan

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Saran

Question 5

The Indian Sociological Society was founded in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1951 (by G. S. Ghurye) — ISS founded 1951 by G. ‌​‍S. Ghurye at Bombay. ‌​‍Publishes Sociological Bulletin journal.

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1920

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1984

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1947

Question 6

Kerala gets rainfall from: (1) SW Monsoon end May–September (2) NE Monsoon (3) SW Monsoon was observed by Hippalus (~45 CE)‌​‍

Accepted Answer

All are true — Kerala receives both monsoons; the SW Monsoon timing and Hippalus's role are historically documented.‌​‍

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Only 1 is true

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Only 2 is true

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Only 3 is true

Question 7

Patriarchy is:

Accepted Answer

Social system where men hold primary power — Affects economics, politics, family, religion. Feminism challenges patriarchy. India: skewed sex ratio (PCPNDT Act 1994).

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Matrilineal

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Equality

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Matriarchy

Question 8

As per the national immunization schedule in India, which vaccine is given to protect against Tuberculosis and is typically administered at birth or as early as possible?

Accepted Answer

A. BCG — BCG (Bacillus Calmette-Guérin) vaccine is administered at birth or as early as possible to protect against Tuberculosis. DPT (Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus) is given in multiple doses starting at 6 weeks. IPV (Inactivated Polio Vaccine) is also given at 6 and 14 weeks. Hepatitis B (HepB) is given at birth (birth dose) but primarily protects against Hepatitis B, not Tuberculosis.

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B. DPT

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C. Polio (IPV)

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D. Hepatitis B (HepB)

Question 9

Aconcagua in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Andes (Argentina) — Highest outside Asia.‌​‍

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Rockies

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Alps

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Himalayas

Question 10

One word: Play with sad ending:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Tragedy — Tragedy.‌​‍

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Comedy

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Farce

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Melodrama

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #444