Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #622

Question 1

A school principal encourages her teachers to engage in action research. One teacher asks how action research differs from the typical academic research projects she learned about in college. Which of the following is the most accurate distinction?

Accepted Answer

B. Action research is conducted by practitioners to address specific problems within their immediate context, aiming for practical improvement, whereas academic research often seeks generalizable theoretical knowledge. — Action research is distinct because it is typically conducted by practitioners (like teachers) within their own specific contexts to solve immediate problems and improve practice. In contrast, traditional academic research often aims for broader theoretical understanding and generalizable findings, frequently conducted by external experts. While both involve systematic inquiry, their primary goals and immediate beneficiaries differ.

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A. Action research primarily focuses on establishing cause-and-effect relationships using large sample sizes, similar to experimental research.

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C. Action research involves minimal data collection and relies mainly on intuition, while academic research uses rigorous data analysis.

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D. Action research is always externally funded and requires ethical approval from a university review board, unlike academic research.

Question 2

The first Secretary-General of the UN was:

Accepted Answer

Trygve Lie — Trygve Lie of Norway served as the first UN Secretary-General (1946–1952).

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U Thant

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Dag Hammarskjöld

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Kofi Annan

Question 3

Analogy: Hour : Minute :: Minute : ?

Accepted Answer

Second — Second.

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Hour

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Clock

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Time

Question 4

Kerala's largest district by population:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Malappuram (2011) — Malappuram.‌​‍

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TVM

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Ernakulam

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Kozhikode

Question 5

Under the 'Ayushman Bharat - Arogya Karnataka' scheme, which of the following services is NOT covered for eligible beneficiaries in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

C. Reimbursement for OPD consultations in private hospitals — Ayushman Bharat - Arogya Karnataka primarily covers inpatient hospitalization expenses including secondary and tertiary care, with pre-existing diseases covered after a 30-day waiting period. OPD consultations and transport allowances are not included in the scheme's coverage. Distractors A and B are partially correct but do not fully represent exclusions, while D is a common misconception.

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A. Treatment for pre-existing diseases after a waiting period of 30 days

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B. Coverage for both secondary and tertiary care hospitalizations

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D. Provision for transport allowance for economically weaker sections

Question 6

BRICS expanded in January 2024 to include which new members?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Egypt, Iran, UAE, Ethiopia, Saudi Arabia — BRICS expanded from 5 to 10 members in 2024, adding Egypt, Iran, UAE, Ethiopia, and Saudi Arabia.‌​‍

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Nigeria, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Philippines

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Japan, South Korea, Australia, Canada

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Turkey, Mexico, Indonesia, Argentina

Question 7

Synonym of SINUOUS:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Winding — Curved, winding.‌​‍

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Straight

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Direct

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Short

Question 8

Reflex angle:

Accepted Answer

More than 180 — More than 180°, less than 360°.

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Less than 90

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Exactly 180

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Any

Question 9

Clock: 12:30 angle:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

165° — 165° between hour and minute hand.‌​‍

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195°

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150°

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180°

Question 10

Kerala Widows Pension:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Available — Monthly welfare pension.‌​‍

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Means-tested

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New

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Discontinued

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #622