Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #769

Question 1

3/5 + 2/5 = ?

Accepted Answer

Both — 3/5 + 2/5 = 5/5 = 1.

Answer

1

Answer

5/5

Answer

5/10

Question 2

Taiwan's political status:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

De facto independent, claimed by PRC; recognised by ~13 countries — Taiwan (ROC) self-governing since 1949. ‌​‍Most countries recognise PRC (One China policy). USA maintains unofficial relations + Taiwan Relations Act.

Answer

China's province

Answer

UN member

Answer

Recognised country by most

Question 3

Which of the following drugs is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) used in the treatment of depression?

Accepted Answer

A. Fluoxetine — Fluoxetine is a well-known SSRI that selectively inhibits serotonin reuptake, increasing serotonin levels in the synaptic cleft and alleviating depressive symptoms. Amitriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant, alprazolam is a benzodiazepine, and haloperidol is an antipsychotic.

Answer

B. Amitriptyline

Answer

C. Alprazolam

Answer

D. Haloperidol

Question 4

Which Kerala social reformer is popularly known as a 'saint without saffron and kamandalu'?

Accepted Answer

Sree Narayana Guru — Sree Narayana Guru was called a 'saint without saffron and kamandalu' for rejecting such external trappings.

Answer

Chattampi Swamikal

Answer

Ayya Swamikal

Answer

Vagbhatananda Swamikal

Question 5

The word 'robot' was first used in which play?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rossum's Universal Robots (R.U.R.) by Karel Čapek — Karel Čapek's 1920 play introduced 'robot' (from Czech 'robota' = forced labour).‌​‍

Answer

King Lear

Answer

Hamlet

Answer

Pygmalion

Question 6

Spearman's two-factor theory of intelligence:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

'g' (general) + 's' (specific) factors — Charles Spearman (1904). ‌​‍Basis of modern psychometrics. 'g' underlies all cognitive tasks.

Answer

Only one factor

Answer

Multiple unrelated

Answer

No factors

Question 7

Malappuram district was formed in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1969 — Malappuram was formed on 16 June 1969 from parts of Kozhikode and Palakkad.‌​‍

Answer

1956

Answer

1972

Answer

1982

Question 8

The "Kerala Model of Development" is most accurately defined by its distinctive approach, characterized by a unique combination of factors. Which of the following statements best encapsulates this defining characteristic?

Accepted Answer

B. Achieving exceptional human development indicators through extensive public action and social investments, even with moderate economic growth. — The Kerala Model is renowned for its remarkable achievements in human development, such as high literacy rates, low infant mortality, and high life expectancy, achieved primarily through strong public action, land reforms, and significant social investments, often predating substantial economic growth. This distinguishes it from models that prioritize economic growth first to fund social welfare.

Answer

A. Prioritizing rapid industrialization and high per capita income growth to fund social welfare programs.

Answer

C. Eliminating poverty and unemployment entirely through a self-reliant agrarian economy, independent of external remittances.

Answer

D. Relying primarily on private sector investments and market forces to drive improvements in health and education outcomes.

Question 9

Which of the following statements most accurately describes a key characteristic or purpose of microteaching?

Accepted Answer

B. It focuses on developing one specific teaching skill at a time in a controlled environment. — Microteaching is characterized by its 'scaled down' nature, focusing on the mastery of one specific teaching skill (e.g., questioning, explaining) at a time within a small group and limited duration. It is highly practical and aims for skill development, unlike traditional comprehensive training or theoretical emphasis.

Answer

A. It aims to provide comprehensive training for teaching all subjects simultaneously.

Answer

C. It involves teaching a full-length lesson to a large group of students for real-world experience.

Answer

D. It primarily emphasizes theoretical understanding of pedagogy rather than practical application.

Question 10

The Kyoto Conference on climate change was held in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1997 — The Kyoto Protocol was adopted in Kyoto, Japan, in December 1997.‌​‍

Answer

1996

Answer

1992

Answer

1993

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #769