Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #668

Question 1

India's first underwater metro in:‌​‍

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Kolkata — Kolkata East-West Metro under Hooghly river.‌​‍

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Delhi

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Chennai

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Mumbai

Question 2

Which Kerala government scheme, launched in 2019, aims to provide free textbooks, uniforms, and bicycles to students from economically weaker sections to reduce dropout rates in government schools?

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C. Pothichoru — The K-SMART (Kerala State Model of Reforming Textbooks) scheme includes provisions for free textbooks, uniforms, and bicycles for students in government schools from low-income families. KITE Victers is a digital education initiative, Pothichoru is a literacy programme, and Snehasparsham focuses on school infrastructure improvements. Thus, K-SMART is the correct answer.

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A. KITE Victers

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B. K-SMART

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D. Snehasparsham

Question 3

The journey of women's education in India saw a significant milestone with the first Indian woman graduating with a university degree, marking a pivotal moment for social reform and intellectual empowerment. Who was this trailblazing personality, known for her contributions to both medicine and social activism?

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B. Kadambini Ganguly — Kadambini Ganguly was one of the first two female graduates from Calcutta University in 1883, and later became one of the first female physicians in South Asia. Savitribai Phule was India's first female teacher, Anandibai Joshi was the first Indian woman to obtain a medical degree from the United States, and Cornelia Sorabji was the first female advocate in India.

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A. Savitribai Phule

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C. Anandibai Joshi

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D. Cornelia Sorabji

Question 4

Synonym of EGREGIOUS:

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Outrageously bad — Conspicuously bad.

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Minor

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Small

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Insignificant

Question 5

Unlike the majority of Kerala's rivers that flow westward, the Kabani, Bhavani, and Pambar rivers exhibit an eastward flow. This distinct characteristic primarily results from:

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A. Their origin on the eastern slopes of the Western Ghats, draining into the larger Cauvery river system. — The Kabani, Bhavani, and Pambar are the only three east-flowing rivers in Kerala. They originate on the eastern slopes of the Western Ghats, unlike most other Kerala rivers which originate on the western slopes. Consequently, they drain into the larger Cauvery river system, which flows eastward towards the Bay of Bengal, making their drainage pattern distinct within the state, not due to geological faults or human intervention.

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B. Ancient geological fault lines redirecting their course against the general topographic slope of the state.

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C. Human intervention through canal systems constructed for irrigation purposes in arid regions.

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D. Their unique characteristic of being fed by subterranean springs that emerge on the eastern side of the Ghats.

Question 6

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) plays a crucial role in informing global climate policy. Which of the following best describes the core mandate of the IPCC?

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C. To assess the scientific, technical, and socio-economic information relevant to understanding climate change. — The IPCC's core mandate is to assess, not conduct, original scientific research. It synthesizes existing scientific literature to provide comprehensive assessments of climate change and its impacts. Negotiation of treaties is the role of bodies like UNFCCC, and project implementation is typically done by national governments or specific agencies.

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A. To conduct original scientific research on climate change and develop new climate models.

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B. To negotiate international treaties and protocols for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

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D. To implement climate adaptation and mitigation projects in developing countries.

Question 7

The official website of the Government of Kerala:‌​‍

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kerala.gov.in — kerala.gov.in is the official Kerala Government portal.‌​‍

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stateofkerala.gov.in

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keralastate.gov.in

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keralagovernment.gov.in

Question 8

The Right to Education Act, 2009, mandates free and compulsory education for children aged 6 to 14 years. In the context of its implementation in Kerala, which of the following provisions is a crucial mechanism to ensure inclusive education as per the Act?

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B. Kerala ensures that all private unaided schools reserve 25% of their entry-level seats for children belonging to weaker sections and disadvantaged groups, with reimbursement from the state. — Option B directly reflects a key provision of the RTE Act, which mandates 25% reservation in private unaided schools for economically weaker sections and disadvantaged groups, with the state reimbursing the schools. This is a crucial mechanism for inclusive education. Option A is not a mandatory provision of the RTE Act. Option C pertains to early childhood education (below 6 years), which is outside the 6-14 age group covered by RTE, though Anganwadis are important for overall child development. Option D is a policy initiative but not a core mandate of the RTE Act's free and compulsory educat

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A. The state government has made it mandatory for all private schools to offer free transport facilities for students from marginalized communities.

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C. The Anganwadi system in Kerala has been formally integrated into the primary education structure to extend the RTE benefits to children below 6 years.

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D. Kerala has introduced a compulsory skill development program from Class V onwards to enhance employability, as part of the RTE framework.

Question 9

A teacher starts a lesson on 'States of Matter' by showing students a captivating video of a liquid nitrogen demonstration and asking them to brainstorm how different substances can change forms. Which phase of the 5E learning model is the teacher primarily initiating?

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B. Engage — The Engage phase of the 5E model aims to capture students' attention, pique their curiosity, and connect to their prior knowledge or experiences. The video and brainstorming activity serve to create interest and set the context for the lesson, which are key characteristics of the Engage phase. Explore involves hands-on investigation, Explain involves formal concept introduction, and Elaborate applies knowledge to new situations.

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A. Explore

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C. Explain

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D. Elaborate

Question 10

Which is the first municipality in Kerala?‌​‍

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Thalassery — Fort Cochin and Thalassery were among the first municipalities in Kerala, with Thalassery municipality formed in 1866.‌​‍

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Kochi

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Kozhikode

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Thiruvananthapuram

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #668