Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #728

Question 1

'A is the brother of B. ‌​‍B is the sister of C. C is the father of D.' How is A related to D?

Accepted Answer

Uncle — C is D's father. ‌​‍B is C's sister. A is B's brother = also C's sibling. ‌​‍So A is D's uncle.

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Father

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Grandfather

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Brother

Question 2

This is ___ boy that once brought ___ dog to class.

Accepted Answer

the, a — 'the boy' (specific) and 'a dog' (non-specific, first mention).

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a, the

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a, a

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the, the

Question 3

Which of the following structures prevents food from entering the trachea during swallowing?

Accepted Answer

C. Epiglottis — The epiglottis is a leaf-shaped flap of cartilage located behind the tongue, at the top of the larynx, which folds over the glottis (opening of the trachea) during swallowing to prevent food and liquid from entering the airways. The pharynx is a common passageway, the larynx contains the vocal cords, and the uvula is involved in soft palate movements and speech.

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A. Pharynx

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B. Larynx

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D. Uvula

Question 4

A teacher observes students conducting an experiment to investigate the properties of different liquids. They are collecting data, making observations, and formulating initial hypotheses without direct instruction on the concepts. Which phase of the 5E model are the students currently in, and what is its primary purpose?

Accepted Answer

C. Explore; to allow students to investigate phenomena and build experiences. — The Explore phase is characterized by students' hands-on investigation of a phenomenon, allowing them to gather data and build experiences before formal concepts are introduced. Elaborate extends learning, Explain introduces concepts, and Engage hooks interest and accesses prior knowledge.

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A. Elaborate; to extend understanding to new contexts.

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B. Explain; to introduce formal concepts and definitions.

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D. Engage; to activate prior knowledge and create interest.

Question 5

A key recommendation of NEP 2020 is the establishment of PARAKH. What is the primary role envisioned for PARAKH in the Indian education system?

Accepted Answer

C. To set norms, standards, and guidelines for student assessment and evaluation. — PARAKH (Performance Assessment, Review, and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development) is envisioned as a National Assessment Centre to set norms, standards, and guidelines for student assessment and evaluation. Its role is not to develop textbooks (NCERT/SCERT), conduct higher education entrance exams (NTA), or manage school admissions.

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A. To develop new textbooks and instructional materials for all subjects.

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B. To conduct entrance examinations for higher education institutions.

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D. To manage the admission process for all government schools.

Question 6

The last temple consecrated by Sree Narayana Guru was at:

Accepted Answer

Kalavancode — Kalavancode temple (1927) was his last consecration; he installed only a mirror as the deity.

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Aruvippuram

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Varkala

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Sivagiri

Question 7

If a letter is chosen randomly from the word MATHS, P(vowel) =

Accepted Answer

1/5 — M, A, T, H, S — only 'A' is a vowel out of 5. P = 1/5.

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2/5

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3/5

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4/5

Question 8

Types of letters:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Formal, Informal — Formal: business, application, complaint. ‌​‍Informal: friend, family. Different tone, vocabulary, structure.

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Only one

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Only email

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Only formal

Question 9

How many terms did Oommen Chandy serve as Chief Minister?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2 — 2004-06 and 2011-16.‌​‍

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1

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4

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3

Question 10

The Inca Empire (Peru) was conquered by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Francisco Pizarro (1532) — Pizarro captured and executed Incan Emperor Atahualpa (1533). ‌​‍Spanish conquest of South America followed.

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Cortés

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Magellan

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Columbus

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #728