Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #661

Question 1

The festival 'Thrissur Pooram' was started by which ruler?

Accepted Answer

Sakthan Thampuran — Sakthan Thampuran (Raja Rama Varma) of Cochin reorganised Thrissur Pooram in 1798.

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Marthanda Varma

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Tipu Sultan

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Dharma Raja

Question 2

Synonym of VAPID:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Dull — Offering nothing stimulating.‌​‍

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Interesting

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Lively

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Exciting

Question 3

Which of the following factors is most likely to influence an adolescent's decision to engage in risky behaviors like substance use or reckless driving?

Accepted Answer

C. Peer pressure and the need for social acceptance — Adolescents are highly susceptible to peer influence due to their developmental stage, where social acceptance becomes critical. While parental monitoring (A) and prosocial peer groups (B) can reduce risk-taking, the strongest driver of risky behaviors is often peer pressure (C). Option D is unrelated to risk-taking behaviors.

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A. High level of parental monitoring and strict discipline

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B. Presence of a strong peer group with prosocial values

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D. Consistent academic performance and extracurricular involvement

Question 4

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 proposes a new 5+3+3+4 curricular and pedagogical structure. Which of the following accurately represents the stages in this new structure?

Accepted Answer

A. Foundational, Preparatory, Middle, Secondary — The NEP 2020 introduces a 5+3+3+4 structure corresponding to the Foundational (3-8 years), Preparatory (8-11 years), Middle (11-14 years), and Secondary (14-18 years) stages. This new structure replaces the earlier 10+2 system, aiming for a more holistic and integrated learning approach from early childhood. Options B, C, and D use incorrect or outdated terminology for the stages as defined by NEP 2020.

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B. Early Childhood, Primary, Upper Primary, High School

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C. Pre-primary, Primary, Middle, Senior Secondary

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D. Foundational, Elementary, Secondary, Higher Secondary

Question 5

Odd one out: Apple, Mango, Potato, Orange

Accepted Answer

Potato — Potato is a vegetable (tuber); rest are fruits.

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Apple

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Mango

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Orange

Question 6

The idiom 'once in a blue moon' means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Very rarely — Once in a blue moon = very rarely, almost never.‌​‍

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Every month

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At night

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During full moon

Question 7

Arabian Sea cyclone Tauktae Kerala:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

May 2021 — Severe cyclone near Kerala coast.‌​‍

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2020

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2019

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2022

Question 8

Fear of enclosed spaces:

Accepted Answer

Claustrophobia — Claustrophobia.

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Acrophobia

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Hydrophobia

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Agoraphobia

Question 9

Which of the following is the primary benefit of using ICT in education?

Accepted Answer

B. Enhancing interactive and personalized learning experiences — The primary benefit of ICT in education is enhancing interactive and personalized learning experiences, as it allows for tailored content and engagement. While ICT can reduce the need for textbooks, simplify administrative tasks, and increase lesson delivery speed, these are secondary benefits compared to the transformative impact on learning experiences.

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A. Reducing the need for physical textbooks

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C. Simplifying administrative tasks for teachers

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D. Increasing the speed of lesson delivery

Question 10

Army Chief 2024-26:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Both B and C — Manoj Pande till Jun 2024; Upendra Dwivedi after.‌​‍

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MM Naravane

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Manoj Pande

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Upendra Dwivedi

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #661