Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #551

Question 1

In the Union Budget 2023-24, which sector received the highest allocation under the capital expenditure budget to boost infrastructure development?

Accepted Answer

C. Railways — The Union Budget 2023-24 allocated ₹1.62 lakh crore to Defence, the highest among the mentioned sectors, as part of the government's focus on modernizing armed forces and infrastructure. While Railways and Road Transport also received significant allocations, Defence surpassed them in capital expenditure.

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A. Health and Family Welfare

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B. Defence

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D. Road Transport and Highways

Question 2

The peripheral nervous system (PNS) consists of:

Accepted Answer

B. Cranial nerves and spinal nerves — The peripheral nervous system (PNS) comprises all the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord, including the cranial nerves (originating from the brain) and spinal nerves (originating from the spinal cord), which transmit information to and from the central nervous system. The brain and spinal cord form the central nervous system (CNS), while the autonomic and somatic nervous systems are divisions *within* the PNS.

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A. Brain and spinal cord

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C. Cerebrum and cerebellum

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D. Autonomic and somatic nervous systems

Question 3

The three pillars of the mass media discussed in the Class 8 SS text are:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Print, electronic, new media (internet) — Mass media is classified into print, electronic (radio/TV) and new/digital media.‌​‍

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TV, cinema, theatre

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Print, radio, television

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Newspaper, book, magazine

Question 4

Kerala Coastal Police:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Marine surveillance — Marine law enforcement.‌​‍

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None

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Only port

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Only tourist

Question 5

A Headmaster of a government primary school in Kerala needs to process the appointment of a new qualified teacher and secure funds for the urgent maintenance of school buildings. Which state-level body is the primary administrative authority for approving such personnel matters and sanctioning routine school maintenance grants?

Accepted Answer

C. Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI) — The Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI) is the apex administrative body for school education in Kerala, responsible for teacher appointments, transfers, financial management, and overall administration of government schools. SCERT focuses on academic aspects, and SSA on specific project-based interventions for universal education. While the Department of General Education (DGE) is the overarching department, DPI is the operational administrative authority for these specific functions at the school level.

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A. State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT)

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B. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)

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D. Department of General Education (DGE)

Question 6

When establishing classroom rules at the beginning of the academic year, which approach is most likely to foster a sense of ownership and promote adherence among students?

Accepted Answer

B. Allowing students to collaboratively brainstorm and agree upon a few key rules. — Involving students in the creation of classroom rules fosters a sense of ownership and responsibility, making them more likely to adhere to the agreed-upon guidelines. Simply presenting a list or relying on external authority does not build this intrinsic motivation for compliance.

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A. Presenting a pre-printed list of 10-15 detailed rules for students to memorize.

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C. Posting rules clearly and threatening consequences for non-compliance.

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D. Having the principal announce the standard school rules to all classes.

Question 7

Antonym of FILL:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Empty — Fill ↔ empty.‌​‍

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Stuff

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Pour

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Load

Question 8

Swathi Thirunal ruled:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Travancore — Musician king of Travancore (1829-46).‌​‍

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Kochi

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Cochin

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Malabar

Question 9

The primary site for the absorption of digested nutrients (like glucose, amino acids, and fatty acids) into the bloodstream is the:

Accepted Answer

D. Small intestine — The small intestine, particularly the jejunum and ileum, is specifically adapted with villi and microvilli to maximize surface area for the absorption of most digested nutrients into the circulatory and lymphatic systems. The stomach primarily digests proteins, the large intestine absorbs water and electrolytes, and the esophagus is a transport tube.

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A. Stomach

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B. Large intestine

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C. Esophagus

Question 10

Volcano Krakatoa is in:‌​‍

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Indonesia — Indonesia — famous 1883 eruption.‌​‍

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Italy

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Japan

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Hawaii

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #551