Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #619

Question 1

In a coastal district of Kerala, many traditional fishing communities are struggling with declining fish stocks and the increasing mechanization of fishing operations by larger companies. This has led to a situation where a substantial portion of the traditional fishermen are unable to find work using their traditional skills. This scenario primarily illustrates which type of unemployment?

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C. Structural unemployment — Structural unemployment occurs when there is a mismatch between the skills of the unemployed and the skills required for available jobs, often due to technological advancements, shifts in industry structure, or resource depletion. The scenario describes a loss of jobs for traditional fishermen due to mechanization and declining resources, which fundamentally alters the demand for their specific skills. Frictional unemployment is temporary, cyclical is due to economic downturns, and seasonal is tied to specific seasons.

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A. Frictional unemployment

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B. Cyclical unemployment

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D. Seasonal unemployment

Question 2

'Panchatantra' was written by:‌​‍

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Vishnu Sharma — Vishnu Sharma wrote Panchatantra — a collection of animal fables for teaching practical wisdom.‌​‍

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Valmiki

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Vyasa

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Tulsidas

Question 3

Synonym of HIATUS:‌​‍

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Gap — Pause or gap.‌​‍

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Plenty

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Flow

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Continuation

Question 4

The naval commander from Kerala who led resistance against the Portuguese in the 16th century was:‌​‍

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Kunjali Marakkar — The Kunjali Marakkars were a dynasty of naval chiefs of the Zamorin of Calicut who fought against Portuguese colonial expansion in the 16th century. ‌​‍They are considered among the first naval defenders of India.

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Pazhassi Raja

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Pazhashi Raja

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Velu Thampi Dalawa

Question 5

David Ausubel's theory of meaningful learning suggests that new information is most effectively learned when it is related to existing knowledge. Which of the following teaching strategies aligns best with Ausubel's theory?

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B. Using advance organizers to connect new material with prior knowledge — Ausubel emphasized the use of advance organizers—structured materials presented before learning—to bridge new information with existing cognitive structures. Memorization (A), strict discipline (C), and exclusive experiential learning (D) do not align with his focus on meaningful learning through conceptual connections.

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A. Encouraging students to memorize facts through repetition

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C. Implementing strict discipline to ensure focus during lessons

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D. Focusing exclusively on hands-on, experiential learning activities

Question 6

Find the incorrect pair:‌​‍

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Agra — Konark Temple — Konark Sun Temple is in Odisha (Puri district), not Agra.‌​‍

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Puri — Konark Temple

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Tanjavur — Brihadeeswara Temple

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Amritsar — Golden Temple

Question 7

NTA (National Testing Agency):‌​‍

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2017 — Established 2017.‌​‍

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2018

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2020

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2019

Question 8

2023 Lokmanya Tilak National Award was given to:‌​‍

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Narendra Modi — PM Narendra Modi received the Lokmanya Tilak National Award on 1 August 2023.‌​‍

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M. Venkaiah Naidu

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Droupadi Murmu

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Amit Shah

Question 9

The famous Tirunelli temple lies in the valley of:

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Brahmagiri — Tirunelli (Wayanad) sits in the Brahmagiri valley.

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Ezhimala

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Puralimala

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Malayattoor

Question 10

Erving Goffman's 'Presentation of Self in Everyday Life' (1959) uses:‌​‍

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Dramaturgical approach — social life as theatrical performance — Goffman: we manage impressions like actors on stage — front stage (performance), back stage (private).‌​‍

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Surveys

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Statistics

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Economic analysis

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #619