Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #795

Question 1

East-flowing rivers of Kerala:

Accepted Answer

Kabini, Bhavani, Pambar — Kabini, Bhavani, Pambar — tributaries of Cauvery.

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Periyar, Pamba, Bharathapuzha

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Periyar, Chaliyar

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Only Kabini

Question 2

'Keralam Malayalikalude Mathrubhoomi' was written by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

E.M.S. Namboodiripad — E.M.S. wrote the classic ideological work outlining Malayali aspirations.‌​‍

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Kumaran Asan

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Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai

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Vallathol

Question 3

Ashraf's mother is the daughter of Muneer's brother. How is Ashraf related to Muneer?

Accepted Answer

None of these — Muneer's brother's daughter = Muneer's niece. Her son = Muneer's grand-nephew, not in listed options → None of these.

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Grandson

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Nephew

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Cousin

Question 4

Synonym of ESCHEW:

Accepted Answer

Avoid — Abstain from.

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Embrace

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Accept

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Approve

Question 5

Under the recent NEP 2020 framework, which of the following is a key recommendation for the foundational stage of school education (ages 3-8) in Kerala’s public schools?

Accepted Answer

B. Focus on play-based and activity-based learning with no formal assessment until Grade 3 — NEP 2020 emphasizes foundational learning through play, discovery, and activity-based pedagogy for ages 3-8, delaying formal assessments until at least Grade 3. Option A is incorrect as formal exams are not recommended at this stage; Option C contradicts the policy’s emphasis on multilingualism; Option D overstates the role of mother tongue, which is prioritized but not enforced exclusively.

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A. Introduction of formal examinations at the end of Grade 2 to assess foundational literacy and numeracy

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C. Mandatory transition to English-medium instruction from Grade 1 in all government schools

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D. Implementation of a standardized curriculum exclusively in the mother tongue for Grades 1-3

Question 6

Which among the following is the primary function of the Kerala State Planning Board?

Accepted Answer

C. Formulating the Five-Year Plans and monitoring state development — The Kerala State Planning Board is responsible for formulating and monitoring the Five-Year Plans for the state's development. Option A refers to scheme implementation (a line department function), Option B pertains to the Finance Department, and Option D involves the Audit Department, making them incorrect.

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A. Implementing centrally sponsored schemes in Kerala

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B. Preparing the annual financial statement of the state

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D. Auditing the expenditure of local self-government institutions

Question 7

According to Piaget's theory, during adolescence, individuals typically transition from concrete operational thinking to which stage of cognitive development?

Accepted Answer

C. Formal operational stage — The formal operational stage (Piaget) is characterized by abstract thinking, hypothetical reasoning, and systematic problem-solving, which are hallmarks of adolescent cognitive development. The sensorimotor and preoperational stages precede this, while postformal operational is not part of Piaget's original theory.

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A. Sensorimotor stage

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B. Preoperational stage

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D. Postformal operational stage

Question 8

The 'Queen of Spices' is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Cardamom — Cardamom = Queen of Spices. Pepper = King of Spices.‌​‍

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Pepper

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Cinnamon

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Clove

Question 9

'She is more cleverer than me.' Error:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

more cleverer — Double comparative. Use 'cleverer' or 'more clever'.‌​‍

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than me

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No error

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She is

Question 10

Kerala's state tree:

Accepted Answer

Coconut Palm — Coconut Palm (Cocos nucifera).

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Teak

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Jackfruit Tree

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Banyan

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #795