Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #500

Question 1

Edakkal Caves with ancient petroglyphs are in which district?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Wayanad — Edakkal Caves in Wayanad contain Stone Age petroglyphs dating back to 6000 BCE.‌​‍

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Palakkad

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Kannur

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Idukki

Question 2

According to the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009, a child admitted to an elementary school is entitled to complete elementary education. What is a key provision related to academic progress and promotion under this Act for children up to Class 8?

Accepted Answer

B. No child admitted in a school shall be held back in any class or expelled from school till the completion of elementary education. — The RTE Act, 2009, originally stipulated a 'no detention policy' for children up to Class 8, meaning no child could be held back or expelled until the completion of elementary education. This provision aimed to reduce dropout rates and ensure continuous learning. Options A, C, and D contradict this fundamental 'no detention' principle of the original Act, which is a key aspect often tested.

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A. Schools are permitted to detain a child in the same class if their academic performance is consistently below average.

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C. Schools can conduct annual examinations and promote children based on their scores, with provisions for re-examination if they fail.

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D. Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) is mandatory, but schools retain the right to detain students who do not meet minimum proficiency levels.

Question 3

Synonym of AFFABLE:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Friendly — Good-natured.‌​‍

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Sad

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Silent

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Hostile

Question 4

Which are the places to visit ___ Italy?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

in — Preposition 'in' used with countries.‌​‍

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on

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of

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at

Question 5

Antonym of TRANSPARENT:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Opaque — Transparent ↔ opaque.‌​‍

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Light

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Visible

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Clear

Question 6

Pamba River originates from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Pulachimalai — The Pamba River originates from Pulachimalai hill in the Peermedu taluk of Idukki district.‌​‍

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Devikulam

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Anamudi

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Western Ghats near Peer Medu

Question 7

P. Bhaskaran:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Film lyricist, director — Neelakuyil director, lyricist.‌​‍

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Actor

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Novelist only

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Politician

Question 8

Election Commissioner of India (CEC 2024-26):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Both A and B — Rajiv Kumar till Feb 2025; Gyanesh Kumar after.‌​‍

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Sushil Chandra

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Rajiv Kumar

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Gyanesh Kumar

Question 9

Synonym of RETICENT:

Accepted Answer

Reserved — Reserved in speech.

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Talkative

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Loud

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Open

Question 10

Milk is ___ in proteins and minerals.

Accepted Answer

rich — 'Rich in' is the standard collocation (containing a lot of).

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good

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large

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big

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #500