Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #768

Question 1

Human Rights Day is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

10 December — 10 December commemorates UDHR adoption (1948). ‌​‍Human Rights Day celebrated globally.

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26 January

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24 October

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8 March

Question 2

The Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham (1907), formed to uplift Dalits in Kerala, was founded by:

Accepted Answer

Ayyankali — Ayyankali founded the Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham in 1907 for Pulaya welfare and education.

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Sree Narayana Guru

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Chattambi Swamikal

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Pampadi John Joseph

Question 3

Land Reform Act year:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1969 — 1969.‌​‍

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1957

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1963

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1975

Question 4

The National Curriculum Framework for Teacher Education (NCFTE) 2009 strongly advocates for a shift in teacher preparation programs. Which of the following is a key recommendation of NCFTE 2009 regarding the nature of teacher education?

Accepted Answer

B. To prepare teachers for a diverse and inclusive classroom environment. — NCFTE 2009 emphasizes preparing teachers to handle diverse learners and foster inclusive classroom environments, moving beyond a one-size-fits-all approach. Options A, C, and D contradict the spirit of NCFTE 2009, which promotes practical orientation, flexibility, and quality enhancement in teacher education rather than mere theoretical focus, rigid standardization, or reduced duration.

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A. To focus primarily on theoretical knowledge of educational psychology.

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C. To standardize all teacher training content uniformly across the country.

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D. To reduce the duration of teacher training courses to attract more candidates.

Question 5

Which of the following drugs is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)?

Accepted Answer

B. Fluoxetine — Fluoxetine is an SSRI used for depression and anxiety disorders. Amitriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant, diazepam is a benzodiazepine, and haloperidol is an antipsychotic.

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A. Amitriptyline

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C. Diazepam

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D. Haloperidol

Question 6

Equilateral triangle angles:

Accepted Answer

60° each — All 60°.

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90°

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120°

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Different

Question 7

A teacher regularly uses short quizzes, classroom discussions, and observation during lessons to gauge student understanding and adjust teaching strategies in real-time. This ongoing process for improving instruction and learning is characteristic of:

Accepted Answer

B. Formative Assessment — Formative assessment is designed to monitor student learning during instruction and provide ongoing feedback to both students and teachers. Its primary purpose is to improve teaching and learning as it happens, not just at the end of a unit. Diagnostic assessment identifies prior knowledge gaps, summative measures learning at the end, and norm-referenced compares students to a larger group.

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A. Diagnostic Assessment

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C. Summative Assessment

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D. Norm-referenced Assessment

Question 8

In a constructivist classroom using the 5E model, students are asked to design an experiment to test the effectiveness of different antiseptics on bacterial growth. Which phase of the 5E model does this activity primarily represent?

Accepted Answer

C. Explore — The 'Elaborate' phase involves applying knowledge to new contexts or extending understanding through open-ended tasks. Designing an experiment (Option B) demonstrates higher-order thinking and application, which aligns with this phase. The 'Explore' phase would involve hands-on activities without the complexity of designing a full experiment.

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A. Explain

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B. Elaborate

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D. Evaluate

Question 9

India became a member of the UN on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

30 October 1945 — India (then British India) signed UN Charter on 30 October 1945 — a founding member, before Independence.‌​‍

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26 January 1950

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24 October 1945

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26 November 1949

Question 10

Karl Marx's 'Communist Manifesto' was published in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1848 — Marx and Engels published Manifesto in 1848 — 'A spectre is haunting Europe...'.‌​‍

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1867

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1917

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1776

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #768