Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #613

Question 1

Find the wrong part: Kolkata is standing on the river Hooghly.

Accepted Answer

is standing — 'Stands' (simple present for permanent state). 'Is standing' (continuous) is wrong here.

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Kolkata

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on the river

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Hooghly

Question 2

What was the original name of Thycaud Ayya?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Subbarayan — Subbarayan was the original name of Thycaud Ayya Swami.‌​‍

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Muthukutty

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Mudisoodum Perumal

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Kunjikannan

Question 3

Superlative of 'bad':

Accepted Answer

worst — Bad - worse - worst.

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badder

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worse

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baddest

Question 4

Clock : Time :: Speedometer : ?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Speed — Clock measures Time. Speedometer measures Speed.‌​‍

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Distance

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Direction

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Fuel

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the fundamental premise of constructivism in education?

Accepted Answer

B. Learning is a process of actively building new ideas or concepts based on prior knowledge. — Constructivism posits that learners are not empty vessels but actively construct their own understanding and knowledge of the world through experiencing things and reflecting on those experiences. This process involves integrating new information with existing knowledge. Options A, C, and D describe principles associated with more traditional or behaviorist educational approaches, not constructivism.

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A. Knowledge is passively received from the teacher and textbooks.

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C. Students learn most effectively through repetitive drills and memorization.

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D. The primary goal of education is to prepare students for standardized tests.

Question 6

One who cannot read or write:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Illiterate — Illiterate.‌​‍

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Uneducated

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Analphabet

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Ignorant

Question 7

A local self-government institution in Kerala is facing challenges related to widespread laterite soil degradation, unregulated quarrying, and an increasing dependence on non-agricultural livelihoods due to declining returns from traditional mixed farming. This institution is most likely situated within which physiographic zone?

Accepted Answer

B. Midlands — The Midlands are predominantly characterized by undulating topography and laterite soils, which are susceptible to degradation and are extensively quarried for construction. This region also sees a mix of traditional farming and cash crops like rubber and cashew, often leading to challenges in sustaining traditional livelihoods, making it distinct from the coastal lowlands or the mountainous high ranges.

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A. Lowlands

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C. High Ranges

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D. Estuarine Zones

Question 8

Aranmula Kannadi (metal mirror) is a GI-tagged product from which district?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Pathanamthitta — Aranmula Kannadi, made of a special metal alloy, is a GI-tagged heritage craft from Aranmula in Pathanamthitta.‌​‍

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Kottayam

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Ernakulam

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Thrissur

Question 9

'Turn a blind eye' means:

Accepted Answer

Ignore deliberately — Pretend not to notice.

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Go blind

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Look away

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Close eyes

Question 10

Synonym of ROBUST:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Strong — Strong and healthy.‌​‍

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Fragile

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Thin

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Weak

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #613