Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #805

Question 1

Synonym of PROCLIVITY:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Tendency — Natural tendency.‌​‍

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Dislike

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Aversion

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Hatred

Question 2

The opposite (antonym) of 'brave' is:‌​‍

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Cowardly — Brave ↔ cowardly/timid.‌​‍

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Gallant

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Bold

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Courageous

Question 3

Which district is known as the 'Rice Bowl of Kerala'?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Palakkad — Palakkad is called the Rice Bowl of Kerala as it produces a large share of the state's rice through the Palakkad Gap.‌​‍

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Thrissur

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Alappuzha

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Kottayam

Question 4

Federal structure was borrowed from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Canada — The idea of a federation with a strong centre was borrowed from Canada.‌​‍

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USA

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Australia

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Switzerland

Question 5

Capital of Turkey:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ankara — Ankara.‌​‍

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Izmir

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Istanbul

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Antalya

Question 6

Julius Caesar was assassinated in:‌​‍

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44 BCE (Ides of March) — Caesar assassinated 15 March 44 BCE by senators led by Brutus and Cassius in Senate.‌​‍

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14 CE

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1 CE

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27 BCE

Question 7

To foster intrinsic motivation in students for a long-term project, which of the following strategies should a teacher prioritize?

Accepted Answer

C. Providing opportunities for students to choose their project topic and presentation format. — Providing opportunities for choice and autonomy (option C) is a key factor in fostering intrinsic motivation. When students have a sense of control over their learning, they are more likely to be engaged and invested in the task. Options A, B, and D primarily rely on extrinsic motivators or create pressure, which can sometimes undermine intrinsic interest, especially in the long run.

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A. Offering significant cash rewards for project completion.

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B. Emphasizing strict deadlines and grading criteria.

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D. Encouraging intense competition among student groups.

Question 8

BJP's 2024 strategy surprise:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

UP loss, coalition dependence — Expected 400+, got 240.‌​‍

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Landslide

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Expected

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Solo majority

Question 9

Which figure of speech compares using 'like' or 'as'?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Simile — Simile: 'brave as a lion'. Metaphor is direct without 'like'/'as'.‌​‍

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Hyperbole

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Metaphor

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Personification

Question 10

Which of the following is a key characteristic of Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) as implemented in schools?

Accepted Answer

B. It emphasizes evaluating both scholastic and co-scholastic aspects of a student's development. — CCE is designed to evaluate a student's development continuously over the academic year, covering both scholastic (academic) and co-scholastic (life skills, attitudes, values) areas. It moves beyond just annual exams and involves internal assessment by teachers, focusing on holistic development rather than just ranking.

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A. It primarily focuses on assessing academic performance through annual examinations.

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C. It is solely conducted by external examiners to ensure objectivity.

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D. It aims to rank students based on their performance in competitive tests.

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #805