Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #628

Question 1

Synonym of RAIL (verb):‌​‍

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Complain bitterly — Complain bitterly.‌​‍

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Ignore

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Accept

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Praise

Question 2

Which of the following was a primary objective of India's Fourth Five-Year Plan (1969-1974)?

Accepted Answer

C. Growth with stability and progressive achievement of self-reliance. — The Fourth Five-Year Plan (1969-1974) emphasized 'Growth with Stability' and 'Progressive Achievement of Self-Reliance' as its core objectives. Rapid industrialization was a hallmark of the Second Plan. While the Green Revolution continued and food self-sufficiency was important, it wasn't the singular primary objective of the Fourth Plan. 'Garibi Hatao' became the dominant slogan and focus for the Fifth Five-Year Plan.

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A. Rapid industrialization with a focus on heavy industries.

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B. Achieving self-sufficiency in food grain production through the Green Revolution.

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D. Poverty eradication (Garibi Hatao) as the sole overarching goal.

Question 3

India's nuclear doctrine is:‌​‍

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No First Use (NFU) — stated 1999 — India declared NFU in 1999, formalised Draft Nuclear Doctrine 2003. ‌​‍Retaliation only; credible minimum deterrence.

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First use

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Use anytime

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No doctrine

Question 4

Which action by a teacher would be LEAST consistent with a constructivist approach to teaching?

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D. Delivering a lecture that requires students to passively listen and take detailed notes on new information. — A constructivist approach emphasizes active learning, student inquiry, and knowledge construction, where students are not passive recipients. Delivering a lecture that requires passive listening is a traditional, transmission-based model, which is least consistent with constructivism. Options A, B, and C all promote active engagement, critical thinking, and collaborative learning, which are central to constructivism.

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A. Encouraging students to debate different interpretations of a historical event.

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B. Providing open-ended projects that allow students to explore topics of interest.

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C. Setting up collaborative group tasks for students to solve complex problems.

Question 5

Synonym of PETULANT:

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Irritable — Childishly sulky.

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Cheerful

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Calm

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Kind

Question 6

Founder of the 'Saiva Prakasha Sabha':

Accepted Answer

Thycaud Ayya — Thycaud Ayya Swamikal founded Saiva Prakasha Sabha in 1892.

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Ayya Vaikundar

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Poykayil Yohannan

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Chattampi Swamikal

Question 7

The civil rights movement in USA was led by:‌​‍

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Martin Luther King Jr. — MLK Jr. ‌​‍— non-violent activist, 'I Have a Dream' speech 1963. Nobel Peace Prize 1964. ‌​‍Assassinated 1968. Civil Rights Act 1964, Voting Rights Act 1965 passed under LBJ.

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Obama

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Lincoln

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Malcolm X only

Question 8

Malala Yousafzai was born in:‌​‍

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Mingora (Swat Valley) — Malala was born on 12 July 1997 in Mingora, Swat Valley, Pakistan.‌​‍

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Lahore

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Islamabad

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Karachi

Question 9

The opposite gender of 'king' is:‌​‍

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Queen — King (male monarch) ↔ queen (female monarch).‌​‍

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Prince

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Lady

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Princess

Question 10

A leading pharmacologist from Kerala is being felicitated for his exemplary contributions to drug discovery and development, particularly for a novel treatment for a rare disease. Which of the following prestigious national awards is most appropriately conferred upon him for his significant achievements in the medical field?

Accepted Answer

B. Dr. B.C. Roy Award — The Dr. B.C. Roy Award is a prestigious national award in India, presented by the Medical Council of India for outstanding contributions in the field of medicine. It specifically recognizes exemplary work in various branches of medicine. The other options are for sports (Arjuna, Dronacharya) and literature (Jnanpith), making them inappropriate for contributions to drug discovery and medical science.

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A. Arjuna Award

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C. Dronacharya Award

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D. Jnanpith Award

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #628