Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #713

Question 1

'Ten kilometres ___ a long distance':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

is — Distance as a single unit takes singular verb.‌​‍

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are

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be

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were

Question 2

Onam is celebrated in which Malayalam month?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Chingam — Onam is celebrated in the month of Chingam (August-September), commemorating the mythical King Mahabali's annual return to Kerala.‌​‍

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Medam

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Thulam

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Karkidakam

Question 3

India's first Soil Museum in Kerala is located at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Parottukonam — Parottukonam, Thiruvananthapuram — India's first Soil Museum.‌​‍

Answer

Kottamukku

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Chempukavu

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Ettumanoor

Question 4

Facing East, turn left twice. Now facing?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

West — East → left = North → left = West.‌​‍

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South

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North

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East

Question 5

Banyan:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

All — Ficus benghalensis — National Tree.‌​‍

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Sacred

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State

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National Tree

Question 6

A handwriting that cannot be read:

Accepted Answer

illegible — Illegible = impossible to read.

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indelible

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illogical

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inaudible

Question 7

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 proposes a new pedagogical and curricular structure for school education. Which of the following correctly represents this new structure?

Accepted Answer

A. 5+3+3+4 (Foundational, Preparatory, Middle, Secondary) — The NEP 2020 replaces the existing 10+2 structure with a new 5+3+3+4 curricular framework. This framework comprises 5 years of Foundational Stage, 3 years of Preparatory Stage, 3 years of Middle Stage, and 4 years of Secondary Stage. The other options represent either the old structure or incorrect combinations of stages.

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B. 10+2 (Primary, Secondary)

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C. 8+4 (Elementary, Secondary)

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D. 5+3+4+3 (Early Childhood, Primary, Middle, Higher Secondary)

Question 8

India's first Armed Forces Day:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Jan 15 (Army Day) — Army Day 15 Jan.‌​‍

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15 Aug

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26 Jan

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None common

Question 9

The NEP 2020 proposes a significant shift in the assessment system for school education. Which of the following best describes the intended nature of assessment for students?

Accepted Answer

B. Formative assessments tracking progress, promoting critical thinking and conceptual understanding. — NEP 2020 aims to move away from rote learning and high-stakes exams, promoting regular, formative, competency-based assessments that track student progress and encourage critical thinking and conceptual understanding. Options A and C represent traditional assessment methods that NEP seeks to reform. Option D is only one aspect of assessment, not its primary intended nature for students.

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A. Primarily summative assessments focused on rote memorization.

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C. High-stakes board exams conducted annually from Grade 5 onwards.

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D. Standardized tests designed only for comparing school performance.

Question 10

Guruvayur Satyagraha:

Accepted Answer

1931-32 — Temple entry movement.

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1920

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1947

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1950

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #713