Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #691

Question 1

According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which stage directly influences a student's motivation to learn when they feel safe from bullying or harassment in school?

Accepted Answer

B. Safety needs — Safety needs include physical and psychological security. Fear of bullying directly disrupts a student's ability to focus on learning, making safety a prerequisite for motivation. The other options are either lower or higher stages not directly impacted by such threats.

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A. Physiological needs

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C. Love and belongingness needs

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D. Self-actualization needs

Question 2

Synonym of SOLICITOUS:

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Caring — Showing concern.

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Indifferent

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Neglectful

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Cold

Question 3

Antonym of FAST:

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Slow — Fast ↔ slow.

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Quick

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Rapid

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Swift

Question 4

Synonym of DISCONCERT:‌​‍

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Unsettle — Disturb composure.‌​‍

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Reassure

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Calm

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Welcome

Question 5

According to the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the new curricular and pedagogical structure begins with a 'Foundational Stage' of 5 years (ages 3-8). Which of the following best describes the primary pedagogical approach emphasized for this stage?

Accepted Answer

B. Play-based, activity-based, and discovery-based learning. — NEP 2020 strongly advocates for play-based, activity-based, and discovery-based learning in the Foundational Stage (3-8 years) to promote holistic development and early literacy and numeracy, rather than rote memorization or early formal subject instruction. Options A, C, and D represent practices that NEP seeks to move away from, especially in early childhood education.

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A. Rote memorization and early introduction to formal subjects.

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C. Strict adherence to textbooks and standardized tests.

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D. Intensive preparation for competitive examinations.

Question 6

NEP 2020 emphasizes Continuous Professional Development (CPD) for teachers, mandating a minimum of 50 hours per year. What is the primary objective of this emphasis on regular CPD for teachers within the framework of NEP and SCERT's initiatives?

Accepted Answer

B. To ensure teachers are updated with the latest pedagogical approaches, subject content, and technology for improved student outcomes. — The primary objective of mandatory Continuous Professional Development (CPD) under NEP 2020 is to empower teachers with updated knowledge, innovative pedagogical skills, and effective use of technology. This ensures they can adapt to evolving educational needs, enhance teaching-learning processes, and ultimately improve student learning outcomes and holistic development.

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A. To increase the administrative workload of teachers by introducing new reporting requirements.

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C. To facilitate a hierarchical promotion system based solely on the number of training hours completed.

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D. To replace traditional classroom teaching with online learning modules for teachers.

Question 7

Parthenogenesis is:‌​‍

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Development of unfertilised egg into organism — Natural in honeybees (drones are haploid), rotifers. ‌​‍Can be induced experimentally in higher animals.

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Budding

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Fragmentation

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Sexual reproduction

Question 8

A ladder 13 m long reaches 12 m up a wall. Distance from wall:

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5 m — Pythagoras: √(13² − 12²) = √(169−144) = √25 = 5.

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3 m

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4 m

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6 m

Question 9

Kerala, a coastal state, is experiencing increased frequency of extreme rainfall events and sea-level rise, impacting its coastal communities and agriculture. Local authorities are considering two major policy interventions:

1. Investing in mangrove restoration along the coast and upgrading stormwater drainage systems in urban areas. 
2. Promoting large-scale solar energy projects and improving public transportation infrastructure to reduce fossil fuel dependency.

Which of the following statements accurately categorizes these interventions according to climate change strategies typically outlined in IPCC reports?

Accepted Answer

B. Intervention 1 is an adaptation strategy, while intervention 2 is a mitigation strategy. — Climate change adaptation refers to adjusting to actual or expected future climate. Mangrove restoration and improved drainage reduce vulnerability to sea-level rise and extreme rainfall, making them adaptation measures (Intervention 1). Climate change mitigation involves efforts to reduce or prevent the emission of greenhouse gases. Promoting renewable energy and public transport reduces emissions, thus qualifying as mitigation strategies (Intervention 2).

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A. Both interventions 1 and 2 are examples of climate change mitigation strategies.

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C. Intervention 1 is a mitigation strategy, while intervention 2 is an adaptation strategy.

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D. Both interventions 1 and 2 are primarily focused on geoengineering solutions.

Question 10

Synonym of SURFEIT:‌​‍

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Excess — Excessive amount.‌​‍

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Deficit

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Lack

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Enough

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #691