Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #611

Question 1

A trainee teacher is about to begin a microteaching session on the topic 'The Water Cycle'. To effectively demonstrate the 'Introduction Skill', which of the following actions should the teacher prioritize?

Accepted Answer

B. Start by asking students, 'Where does the rain come from?' and then link their responses to the topic. — The 'Introduction Skill' aims to gain students' attention, link new content to prior knowledge, and set the context for the lesson. Option B effectively engages students by connecting to their everyday experience and prior knowledge, making the introduction meaningful. Options A, C, and D are less engaging or do not fully utilize the components of an effective introduction skill.

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A. Write the title 'The Water Cycle' on the blackboard and ask students to define it.

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C. Distribute a pre-printed diagram of the water cycle and instruct students to label it.

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D. Directly state the learning objectives for the session without any preliminary engagement.

Question 2

Antonym of CAPTURE:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Release — Capture ↔ release.‌​‍

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Grab

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Catch

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Hold

Question 3

Abel Prize is for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mathematics — Abel Prize = prestigious mathematics award (Norwegian). ‌​‍Fields Medal also for maths.

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Physics

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Literature

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Peace

Question 4

Which agency is primarily responsible for the conduct of Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

A. Kerala State Council of Educational Research and Training (KSCERT) — KSCERT conducts the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) in Kerala as per the mandate of the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE). The Department of General Education is the administrative authority, while KPSC conducts recruitment exams. NCERT is a national-level body and not involved in state-level TET.

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B. Department of General Education, Government of Kerala

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C. Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC)

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D. National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)

Question 5

A train 120 m long passes a pole in 6 seconds. Its speed is:

Accepted Answer

72 km/h — Speed = 120/6 = 20 m/s = 20 × 18/5 = 72 km/h.

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36 km/h

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54 km/h

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60 km/h

Question 6

Synonym of HYPOCRITE:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Pretender — One who pretends.‌​‍

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Honest

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Truthful

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Sincere person

Question 7

'Close the window' — change into Passive Voice:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Let the window be closed. — Imperative passive → 'Let + object + be + past participle'.‌​‍

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Let the window shall be closed.

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Let the window should be closed.

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Let the window has been closed.

Question 8

Kerala's monorail plan:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kozhikode, Thiruvananthapuram — Proposed, status fluctuates.‌​‍

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Already built

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Kochi

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Cancelled

Question 9

One word substitute for 'to join the majority':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

die — 'To join the majority' is an idiom meaning 'to die'.‌​‍

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climb

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agree

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support

Question 10

Sree Narayana Guru's seminal philosophy of 'One Caste, One Religion, One God for Man' was a radical statement in early 20th-century Kerala. Which of the following statements best encapsulates the *primary objective* of this philosophy in the context of the prevailing social hierarchy?

Accepted Answer

C. To challenge the hierarchical caste system and promote spiritual equality and universalism among all human beings. — Sree Narayana Guru's philosophy directly challenged the discriminatory caste system prevalent in Kerala by asserting the fundamental spiritual unity and equality of all human beings, thereby promoting universalism over sectarian divisions. Options A, B, and D misrepresent his core objectives, which were focused on social upliftment through spiritual equality and reform within society, not forming new sects, abolishing religion entirely, or promoting conversions to other faiths as a primary solution.

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A. To advocate for the complete abolition of all religious practices and institutions.

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B. To establish a new, unified Hindu sect under his direct spiritual leadership.

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D. To encourage the conversion of lower-caste individuals to Abrahamic religions for social upliftment.

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #611