Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #723

Question 1

When did the Hamas attack on Israel, which triggered the Gaza war, occur?‌​‍

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7 October 2023 — Hamas attack 7 October 2023 killed 1,200+ Israelis + hostages taken. ‌​‍Israel's Gaza offensive followed. Regional repercussions ongoing.

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2024

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2022

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2023 January

Question 2

NCFTE 2009 emphasizes the importance of 'reflective practice' for teachers. Which of the following activities best demonstrates a teacher engaging in reflective practice as envisioned by NCFTE 2009?

Accepted Answer

A. Analyzing one's own teaching methods and their impact on student learning after a lesson. — Reflective practice, as highlighted by NCFTE 2009, involves teachers critically examining their own teaching experiences, analyzing their effectiveness, and making adjustments for future lessons. Option A directly describes this process of self-assessment and continuous improvement. While other options relate to teaching, they do not inherently involve the critical self-analysis central to reflective practice.

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B. Strictly adhering to the prescribed textbook and syllabus without deviation.

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C. Attending a mandatory professional development workshop on a new pedagogical tool.

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D. Administering a standardized test to compare student performance with national averages.

Question 3

A student provides a brief and incomplete answer when asked about the causes of soil erosion. To encourage a more detailed and analytical response, the teacher should use the 'Probing Questions Skill' by asking:

Accepted Answer

C. 'That's a good start. Can you explain *how* deforestation contributes to soil erosion and what other factors are involved?' — The 'Probing Questions Skill' aims to elicit deeper, more comprehensive, or clarified responses from students. Option C effectively probes by asking for elaboration ('how deforestation contributes') and seeking additional information ('what other factors are involved?'), encouraging critical thinking and a more complete answer. Options A, B, and D are less effective for encouraging the initial student to provide a deeper response.

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A. 'Is that all you can tell me about soil erosion?'

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B. 'Can anyone else add to what was just said?'

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D. 'Let's move on. Perhaps we can discuss this further in the next class.'

Question 4

Who is the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh as of 2024?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mohan Yadav — Mohan Yadav (Dec 2023).‌​‍

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Kamal Nath

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Shivraj Chouhan

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Scindia

Question 5

The NCERT Class 11 Sociology book 'Understanding Sociology' covers:‌​‍

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Sociological theories, methods, institutions (family, education, economy, polity, religion) — Standard intro sociology curriculum — theories, research, and major social institutions.‌​‍

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Only Indian sociology

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Only statistics

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Only politics

Question 6

A family where two previously divorced or widowed individuals with children marry or cohabitate is called a:

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Blended Family — A blended (or step) family is formed when partners with existing children unite into one household.

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Nuclear Family

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Extended Family

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Single-Parent Family

Question 7

India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy is a central tenet of its foreign policy, emphasizing proactive engagement with its immediate neighbours. Which of the following statements most accurately reflects a primary strategic objective of this policy?

Accepted Answer

B. To enhance regional connectivity, foster economic cooperation, and promote people-to-people exchanges for shared prosperity and stability. — The 'Neighbourhood First' policy is a comprehensive strategy aimed at fostering mutual trust and shared prosperity with India's immediate neighbours through various forms of cooperation. Its primary strategic objectives include enhancing regional connectivity (physical, digital, and people-to-people), boosting economic cooperation and trade, and promoting cultural and security ties for overall regional stability. Options A, C, and D misrepresent the policy's cooperative and inclusive nature, suggesting either unilateral dominance, aggressive tactics, or overly ambitious integration goals which

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A. To assert India's unilateral leadership in regional security architecture, thereby sidelining multilateral forums like SAARC.

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C. To primarily focus on resolving bilateral border disputes through military means and strategic encirclement of rival powers.

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D. To establish a common currency and a unified political union across South Asia under India's direct supervision.

Question 8

Fill in the blank: 'The sun ___ in the east every morning.'‌​‍

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rises — Simple present (universal truth); third-person singular subject → 'rises'.‌​‍

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rise

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rose

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rising

Question 9

Kerala urbanisation %:‌​‍

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~48% — Among highest in India.‌​‍

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70%

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20%

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30%

Question 10

If A is square matrix, A is non-singular when:‌​‍

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det A ≠ 0 — Non-singular ↔ invertible ↔ det ≠ 0 ↔ full rank ↔ unique solution to Ax=b.‌​‍

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Diagonal

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det A = 0

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A symmetric

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #723