Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #765

Question 1

A teacher has implemented a new peer-tutoring strategy in their class for several weeks and has collected student feedback, observation notes, and performance data. What is the next crucial step in the action research cycle for this teacher?

Accepted Answer

B. Analyze the collected data to understand the impact of the peer-tutoring strategy. — After 'Acting' (implementing the strategy) and 'Observing' (collecting data), the next crucial step in the action research cycle is 'Reflecting.' This involves analyzing the collected data to make sense of the observations and determine the effectiveness of the intervention. Options A and D are premature actions without proper analysis. Option C is dissemination, which comes much later after analysis and reflection.

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A. Immediately abandon the strategy and try a completely different approach.

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C. Publish the preliminary findings in a school newsletter to inform parents.

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D. Expand the peer-tutoring strategy to other subjects or grades without further evaluation.

Question 2

The figure of speech 'The classroom was a zoo' is:

Accepted Answer

Metaphor — Direct comparison (without 'like'/'as') → metaphor.

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Simile

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Hyperbole

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Personification

Question 3

Which book won the first Vayalar Award?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Eni Njan Urangatte — P.K. ‌​‍Balakrishnan's 'Ini Njan Urangatte' won the inaugural Vayalar Award in 1977.

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Ummachu

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Randamoozham

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Agnisakshi

Question 4

G20 African Union:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Added permanent 2023 — AU permanent member since Delhi 2023.‌​‍

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Observer

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Not member

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Waiting

Question 5

Suez Canal length:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

193 km — Approximately 193 km.‌​‍

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100 km

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300 km

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500 km

Question 6

Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is led by:

Accepted Answer

China and Russia — SCO founded 2001 by China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan. India + Pakistan joined 2017. Iran 2023. Eurasian security/economic cooperation.

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US and EU

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India alone

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Japan

Question 7

Kerala Water Resources Dept:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Both different — Separate entities.‌​‍

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One

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KWA

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KWRD / WRD

Question 8

Synonym of PARAGON:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Model of excellence — Model of excellence.‌​‍

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Ordinary

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Failure

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Sinner

Question 9

The 'Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)' in Kerala is implemented under which of the following ministries?

Accepted Answer

C. Ministry of Human Resource Development — Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) is a flagship programme of the Government of India aimed at universalizing elementary education, and it is implemented under the Ministry of Human Resource Development (now known as Ministry of Education). The other ministries listed have different roles and do not oversee SSA.

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A. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

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B. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

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D. Ministry of Women and Child Development

Question 10

The 'Balamithra' project is a significant initiative by the Kerala government in the education sector. What is the primary focus of the Balamithra project?

Accepted Answer

B. To provide psychological support and counseling services to school children and parents. — The Balamithra project in Kerala is specifically designed to address the mental health and psychosocial well-being of school children. It focuses on providing psychological support, counseling, and guidance to students and their parents, especially in times of stress or emotional difficulty. The other options describe different educational initiatives or general provisions, not the specific focus of Balamithra.

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A. To ensure the availability of nutritious mid-day meals for all students.

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C. To promote early childhood care and education for children below six years.

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D. To facilitate digital learning platforms and infrastructure in government schools.

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #765