Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #570

Question 1

Kerala's first woman IPS batch:

Accepted Answer

1970s — Various — joined in 1970s onward.

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1990s

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2000s

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1960s

Question 2

A teacher, as part of an action research project, introduces a new peer-tutoring system to improve student comprehension in science. After implementing this system for two weeks, what should be the *teacher's most critical next step* in the action research cycle?

Accepted Answer

C. Systematically collecting data on student comprehension and engagement with the new peer-tutoring system. — Following the 'Act' phase (implementing the new system), the most critical next step is the 'Observe' phase. This involves systematically collecting data to determine the impact and effectiveness of the intervention. Drawing conclusions or abandoning the research without data collection would undermine the research process. Sharing findings comes much later, after analysis, reflection, and potential refinement.

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A. Immediately concluding that the system is effective and making it a permanent fixture.

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B. Moving on to research another classroom problem, assuming the first one is resolved.

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D. Presenting the new system at a school-wide faculty meeting to encourage adoption.

Question 3

One who studies the stars and planets:

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Astronomer — Astronomy is scientific study of celestial objects.

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Astrologer

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Geologist

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Biologist

Question 4

India's first Green Hydrogen Mission targets how much production by 2030?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

5 MMT — The National Green Hydrogen Mission targets 5 million metric tonnes of annual green hydrogen production by 2030.‌​‍

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3 MMT

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1 MMT

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10 MMT

Question 5

The Kerala State Planning Board is chaired by:‌​‍

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CM — CM is ex-officio Chairman. The Vice Chairman is the functional head.‌​‍

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Governor

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Finance Minister

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Vice Chairman

Question 6

Jessie waited with ___ breath for news of her success.‌​‍

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bated — 'Bated breath' = holding breath in anticipation/anxiety.‌​‍

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baited

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balloon

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battled

Question 7

Which among the following is NOT a characteristic of a primary social group?

Accepted Answer

C. Membership is based on formal rules and regulations — Primary social groups like family and peer groups are informal, based on personal bonds, and serve emotional needs. Option C describes secondary groups, which are governed by formal structures and rules.

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A. Members have intimate, face-to-face relationships

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B. It fulfills emotional and social needs of individuals

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D. It is the first point of socialization for individuals

Question 8

The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between blood and body tissues occurs primarily in which type of blood vessel?

Accepted Answer

C. Capillaries — Capillaries are microscopic blood vessels with extremely thin walls, facilitating the efficient diffusion of gases, nutrients, and waste products between blood and surrounding tissues. Arteries carry blood away from the heart, veins carry blood towards the heart, and arterioles regulate blood flow into capillaries but are not the primary sites of exchange.

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A. Arteries

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B. Veins

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D. Arterioles

Question 9

How many times minute and hour hands overlap in 24 hours:

Accepted Answer

22 — 22 times.

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24

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12

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11

Question 10

Vishu Kani items:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Gold, rice, mirror, cucumber, flowers — Auspicious items viewed first on Vishu morning.‌​‍

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Only flowers

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Coins

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Books

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #570