Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #539

Question 1

Baby goat called:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kid — Kid. Calf=cow, Foal=horse, Cub=lion.‌​‍

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Calf

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Foal

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Cub

Question 2

Sree Narayana Guru's famous Aruvippuram installation was of:

Accepted Answer

A Shiva Linga — In 1888, Sree Narayana Guru installed a Shiva Linga at Aruvippuram, challenging the caste monopoly on temple rituals. This was a landmark event in Kerala's social reform movement.

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A mirror

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A lamp

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A cross

Question 3

Neither...nor takes ___ verb:

Accepted Answer

Verb agrees with nearest subject — Proximity rule.

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Plural always

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Singular always

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Any verb

Question 4

Aadhaar total enrollment crossed:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

130 crore — Over 130 crore Aadhaar numbers issued as of 2024.‌​‍

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120 crore

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110 crore

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100 crore

Question 5

Antonym of POOR:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rich — Poor ↔ rich.‌​‍

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Broke

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Needy

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Destitute

Question 6

Synonym of RESILIENT:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Able to recover — Resilient = able to withstand/recover.‌​‍

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Weak

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Rigid

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Fragile

Question 7

A literature teacher aims to enhance students' empathy, communication skills, and understanding of diverse perspectives within the classroom. Which literary form would be most effective for achieving these specific learning objectives through active engagement?

Accepted Answer

B. Engaging in dramatic role-play and script interpretation — Dramatic role-play allows students to embody characters, fostering empathy by experiencing situations from different perspectives. It also directly improves communication skills through dialogue and interaction, making it ideal for the stated objectives. The other options, while valuable, do not address all three objectives as effectively through active, embodied engagement.

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A. Analyzing classical poetry for thematic elements

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C. Writing reflective journal entries on personal experiences

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D. Debating contemporary novels on social issues

Question 8

The COP28 UN Climate Change Conference was hosted by which city?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Dubai (UAE) — COP28 was held in Dubai, UAE, 30 November – 12 December 2023.‌​‍

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Bengaluru

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Mumbai

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Delhi

Question 9

The Temple Entry Proclamation was drafted by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sir C.P. Ramaswami Iyer — Dewan Sir C.P. ‌​‍Ramaswami Iyer drafted the Temple Entry Proclamation issued by Sri Chithira Thirunal on 12 Nov 1936.

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Maharaja himself

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Mahatma Gandhi

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T.K. Madhavan

Question 10

In an English language classroom, the teacher frequently uses repetition drills, memorization of dialogues, and minimal pairs exercises. The primary goal is to form good language habits and prevent errors through overlearning, often with a strong emphasis on correct pronunciation and intonation. This teaching approach is most characteristic of which method?

Accepted Answer

C. Audio-lingual Method — The description directly points to the Audio-lingual Method, which emerged from behaviorist psychology and emphasizes habit formation through extensive drilling, repetition, and memorization of dialogues, with a focus on accurate pronunciation. CLT and TBLT prioritize meaningful communication and authentic tasks, while the Grammar-Translation Method focuses on grammatical rules and translation of written texts.

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A. Communicative Language Teaching (CLT)

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B. Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT)

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D. Grammar-Translation Method

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #539