Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #517

Question 1

All the following are Dravidian languages EXCEPT:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Marathi — Marathi is an Indo-Aryan language; the other three are Dravidian.‌​‍

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Malayalam

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Telugu

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Tulu

Question 2

A teacher wants to assess students' understanding of a historical event using a digital tool that encourages collaboration and critical thinking. Which tool would be MOST appropriate?

Accepted Answer

B. Padlet or Miro for collaborative mind-mapping and discussion — Padlet or Miro allows students to collaboratively create mind maps, add multimedia resources, and engage in discussions, fostering critical thinking and teamwork. While Google Forms and WordPress lack real-time collaboration, pre-recorded lectures are passive and do not encourage interactive learning.

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A. Multiple-choice quiz on Google Forms

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C. A pre-recorded lecture on YouTube

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D. Individual blog posts on WordPress

Question 3

Hindi Divas:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

14 Sep — 14 September (Hindi adopted as official language, 1949).‌​‍

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26 Jan

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15 Aug

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2 Oct

Question 4

Which statement about Han Kang (Nobel Prize in Literature 2024) is INCORRECT? ‌​‍(i) Began career in 1993 as poet (ii) Famous works: Vegetarian, Human Acts, We Do Not Part (iii) 'The Vegetarian' first published in 2017 (iv) Story of graphic designer who stops eating meat

Accepted Answer

(iii) only — 'The Vegetarian' was originally published in Korean in 2007 (English translation 2015), not 2017.‌​‍

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(iv) only

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(i) only

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(i) and (iv)

Question 5

Which Kerala social reformer consecrated the Siva idol at Aruvippuram in 1888, challenging caste-based temple worship?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sree Narayana Guru — At Aruvippuram in 1888, Sree Narayana Guru consecrated a Siva idol — a revolutionary act rejecting Brahminical monopoly. ‌​‍The famous 'Kannadi Pratishta' (mirror consecration) was later at Kalavankode in 1927.

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Vagbhatanandan

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Chattambi Swamikal

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Ayyankali

Question 6

Kerala Assembly 2021 winner:

Accepted Answer

LDF — LDF retained power.

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UDF

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BJP

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None

Question 7

Active: 'The workers are building a bridge.' Passive:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

A bridge is being built by the workers — Present continuous passive.‌​‍

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A bridge was built

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A bridge has been built

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A bridge is built

Question 8

A.K. Antony:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

CM, Defence Minister — Former CM and Defence Minister.‌​‍

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Actor

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Judge

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Writer

Question 9

Antonym of FAR:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Near — Far ↔ near.‌​‍

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Distant

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Remote

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Away

Question 10

'Magnum opus' means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

A great work; masterpiece — Magnum opus (Latin) = the greatest/most important work of an artist or author.‌​‍

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A complete failure

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A small work

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A translated text

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #517