Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #709

Question 1

The past tense of 'go' is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

went — 'Went' is past simple; 'gone' is past participle.‌​‍

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going

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goed

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gone

Question 2

Synonym of PEDANTIC:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Nitpicky — Overly concerned with minor details.‌​‍

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Loose

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Free

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Creative

Question 3

Kerala coastline divided into:

Accepted Answer

3 — sand coast, cliff coast, backwater — Three types.

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2

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1

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Varies

Question 4

India's 2024 military exercise 'Yudh Abhyas':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

With USA — India-US annual exercise.‌​‍

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With Japan

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With UK

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With Russia

Question 5

A Class 3 teacher in a Kerala government school observes that a significant number of students are struggling with basic reading comprehension and simple arithmetic operations, despite regular classroom instruction. Which of the following NEP 2020 initiatives, aligned with SCERT's implementation, would primarily guide the teacher's approach to address this challenge?

Accepted Answer

C. Implementing targeted interventions aligned with the NIPUN Bharat Mission's goals for Foundational Literacy and Numeracy. — The NIPUN Bharat Mission, launched under NEP 2020, aims to ensure that every child achieves foundational literacy and numeracy by the end of Grade 3. A teacher addressing students' struggles in basic reading and arithmetic would align their strategies with this mission, employing targeted, age-appropriate interventions to achieve these fundamental learning outcomes.

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A. Promoting advanced multidisciplinary project-based learning for all students.

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B. Focusing on the objectives of the National Curricular Framework for Secondary Education (NCF-SE).

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D. Shifting the medium of instruction entirely to English to improve global competency.

Question 6

Who is called the father of literacy in Kerala?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kuriakose Elias Chavara — St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara pioneered education for all in Kerala.‌​‍

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Kumaranasan

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Chattampi Swami

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Pandit Karuppan

Question 7

The Pallava capital was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kanchipuram — Pallavas (3rd-9th C CE) ruled from Kanchipuram. ‌​‍Sponsored Dravidian architecture at Mahabalipuram (UNESCO).

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Chennai

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Thanjavur

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Madurai

Question 8

Hyderabad was integrated with India through:

Accepted Answer

Operation Polo (police action, 1948) — Operation Polo (13–18 Sept 1948) ended the Nizam's refusal and integrated Hyderabad.

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Instrument of Accession

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Referendum

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UN mediation

Question 9

India's Khelo India Games 2024 host:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Tamil Nadu — Tamil Nadu hosted Khelo India Youth Games 2024.‌​‍

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Madhya Pradesh

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Haryana

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Gujarat

Question 10

Which of the following types of joints allows for the greatest range of motion, such as in the shoulder and hip?

Accepted Answer

C. Ball and socket joint — Ball and socket joints, like those in the shoulder and hip, allow for multi-axial movement, including flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, rotation, and circumduction, providing the greatest range of motion. Hinge, pivot, and condyloid joints allow for more limited, specific types of movement.

Answer

A. Hinge joint

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B. Pivot joint

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D. Condyloid joint

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #709