Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #671

Question 1

Antonym of GENEROUS:

Accepted Answer

Stingy — Generous ↔ stingy/miserly.

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Kind

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Giving

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Helpful

Question 2

PT Usha is from:‌​‍

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Payyoli, Kozhikode — Payyoli, Kozhikode — 'Payyoli Express'.‌​‍

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Palakkad

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Thiruvananthapuram

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Kannur

Question 3

'She has been waiting ___ two hours.'‌​‍

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for — 'For' is used with duration (two hours). 'Since' with a point in time.‌​‍

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from

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at

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since

Question 4

The Abstinence Movement (Nivartana Prasthanam) was for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Representation of backward communities — 1930s movement for political representation of backward communities in Travancore legislature.‌​‍

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Prohibition of alcohol

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Temple entry

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Education

Question 5

The synonym of 'ENORMOUS' is:‌​‍

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Huge — Enormous = very large, immense, huge.‌​‍

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Tiny

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Average

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Normal

Question 6

A journal named 'Deepika' was started by:‌​‍

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Fr. Heras — Nasrani Deepika (1887, oldest Malayalam newspaper) was started by Catholic priests at Mannanam — founder credited variously, including Fr. ‌​‍Nidhirickal Mani Kathanar.

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Vakkom Maulavi

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Chattampi Swamikal

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Mother Teresa

Question 7

What is the primary role of a teacher in a Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) classroom?

Accepted Answer

B. To act as a facilitator, creating opportunities for meaningful interaction. — In CLT, the teacher's role shifts from a traditional authority figure to a facilitator or guide, encouraging students to use the language for real communication. Options A and D are characteristic of the Grammar-Translation or Audio-lingual methods, while option C represents an approach that might hinder fluency development in CLT.

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A. To present grammatical rules explicitly and drill them.

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C. To correct every grammatical error immediately and directly.

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D. To translate new vocabulary and complex sentences into the students' native language.

Question 8

Freedom of press is implicit in:‌​‍

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Article 19(1)(a) — Freedom of press is not explicitly mentioned but is implied in Article 19(1)(a) — freedom of speech and expression.‌​‍

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Article 14

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Article 21

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Article 32

Question 9

Antonym of TRUE:

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False — True ↔ false.

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Real

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Honest

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Fact

Question 10

The National Health Mission (NHM) encompasses both the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) and the National Urban Health Mission (NUHM). Which of the following is a primary objective of the NHM in strengthening public health infrastructure?

Accepted Answer

C. To achieve universal access to equitable, affordable, and quality healthcare services. — The primary objective of the National Health Mission (NHM) is to achieve universal access to equitable, affordable, and quality healthcare services, especially for the poor and vulnerable. Options A, B, and D represent specific aspects or non-primary goals, not the overarching objective of strengthening public health infrastructure for universal access.

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A. To provide free super-specialty treatment in private hospitals.

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B. To promote medical tourism and international collaboration.

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D. To establish advanced research facilities for high-tech medical innovations.

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #671