Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #651

Question 1

Synonym of COMMENCE:‌​‍

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Begin — Commence = Begin.‌​‍

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End

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Pause

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Stop

Question 2

The State Government decides to revise the curriculum for Class 10 Social Science textbooks to incorporate updated historical perspectives and contemporary socio-economic issues. Which autonomous body under the General Education Department is primarily entrusted with the responsibility of developing, designing, and publishing this revised curriculum and textbooks?

Accepted Answer

D. State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) — The State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) is the apex body in Kerala responsible for curriculum development, textbook preparation, teacher training, and educational research for school education. Pareeksha Bhavan handles examinations, and the DGE is the overall administrative head, while the Kerala State Literacy Mission Authority focuses on adult literacy programs.

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A. Kerala State Literacy Mission Authority

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B. Pareeksha Bhavan

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C. Directorate of General Education (DGE)

Question 3

Synonym of VORACIOUS:‌​‍

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Extremely eager/hungry — Voracious = wanting great amounts.‌​‍

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Slow

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Angry

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Kind

Question 4

What is Kerala's Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) status among Indian states?‌​‍

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Among lowest in India — Lowest IMR in India.

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Highest

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Average

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Unknown

Question 5

Panama Canal length:‌​‍

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82 km — Approximately 82 km.‌​‍

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200 km

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100 km

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50 km

Question 6

Last digit of 2^20:

Accepted Answer

6 — Pattern 2,4,8,6,2,... 20 mod 4=0 → 6.

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4

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8

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2

Question 7

During an 'Elaborate' phase of a 5E lesson on ecosystems, what would be an appropriate activity for students?

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B. Designing a miniature self-sustaining ecosystem in a jar and monitoring its changes. — The 'Elaborate' phase requires students to apply their newly acquired knowledge to new situations, extend their understanding, and make connections to real-world phenomena. Designing a miniature ecosystem allows students to apply their knowledge of ecosystem components and interactions in a practical, extended context. Watching a documentary is 'Engage', discussing definitions is 'Explain', and taking a quiz is 'Evaluate'.

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A. Watching a documentary about various ecosystems to introduce the topic.

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C. Discussing the formal definitions of producers, consumers, and decomposers.

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D. Taking a multiple-choice quiz on the components of an ecosystem.

Question 8

Synonym of GARRULOUS:

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Talkative — Garrulous = excessively talkative.

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Quiet

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Shy

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Boring

Question 9

Choose the right preposition: 'She will arrive ___ Monday.'‌​‍

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on — 'On' is used with specific days.‌​‍

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in

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at

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by

Question 10

A high school student consistently achieves top marks across all subjects, including Physics, Literature, and History, and also excels in logical reasoning competitions. Which theory of intelligence best accounts for this student's broad academic success?

Accepted Answer

C. Spearman's Two-Factor Theory — Spearman's Two-Factor Theory posits a 'g-factor' (general intelligence) that underlies performance across a wide range of cognitive tasks. This 'g-factor' explains why a student might perform consistently well in diverse academic subjects and logical reasoning, indicating a strong general intellectual ability. Gardner's theory emphasizes distinct intelligences, while Sternberg focuses on analytical, creative, and practical aspects, and Thurstone on specific primary mental abilities, none of which primarily explain such broad, consistent academic excellence through a single overarching factor.

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A. Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences

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B. Sternberg's Triarchic Theory of Intelligence

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D. Thurstone's Theory of Primary Mental Abilities

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #651