Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #824

Question 1

The Kerala State Government confers the 'Guru Shreshta Award' annually to outstanding teachers. Which of the following would be the most distinguishing quality of a recipient of this award?

Accepted Answer

B. Their innovative pedagogical approaches that foster critical thinking and overall personality development among students. — The Guru Shreshta Award recognizes excellence in teaching. While other options are valuable contributions or indicators of a good teacher, the most distinguishing quality for this specific award is the implementation of innovative teaching methods that go beyond rote learning to cultivate critical thinking and holistic development in students. It emphasizes the quality and impact of teaching over mere longevity or administrative contributions.

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A. Their consistent efforts in improving the school's physical infrastructure and facilities.

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C. Their long tenure of service (e.g., 25+ years) without any disciplinary actions.

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D. Their success in securing 100% pass rates in public examinations for multiple consecutive years.

Question 2

Hyperbole:

Accepted Answer

Deliberate exaggeration — E.g., 'I've told you a million times'. Opposite: litotes (understatement via negation).

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Understatement

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Question

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Literal

Question 3

Mathrubhumi founded:‌​‍

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1923 — Mathrubhumi 1923 by K.P. Kesava Menon.‌​‍

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1947

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1920

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1930

Question 4

The People's Planning Campaign (Janakeeya Yojana) in Kerala, initiated in 1996, is considered a landmark initiative. Which of the following statements best describes its principal contribution to sustaining and evolving the Kerala Model of Development?

Accepted Answer

C. It empowered local self-governing institutions by decentralizing planning and resource allocation, fostering participatory development. — The People's Planning Campaign was a pioneering effort in decentralization, transferring substantial planning and financial powers to local self-governing institutions (LSGIs). This aimed to make development more participatory and responsive to local needs, thereby deepening the democratic and social equity aspects of the Kerala Model. Options A, B, and D represent approaches contrary to the spirit of the campaign, which emphasized local empowerment and participatory governance.

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A. It primarily focused on attracting large-scale foreign investments to industrialize the state rapidly.

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B. It centralized fiscal powers and planning authority within the state government to streamline decision-making.

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D. Its main objective was to privatize public sector undertakings to improve efficiency and reduce state expenditure.

Question 5

UN HQ:‌​‍

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New York — New York.‌​‍

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Geneva

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London

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Paris

Question 6

Kumaranasan is a disciple of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sree Narayana Guru — Kumaran Asan (1873-1924) was a disciple of Sree Narayana Guru. ‌​‍He was a renowned poet whose works include Veena Poovu, Nalini, and Duravastha.

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Ayyankali

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Vakkom Moulavi

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Chattampi Swamikal

Question 7

Which of the following statements about M.T. Vasudevan Nair's literary contributions and accolades is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

D. The Sahitya Akademi Award was conferred upon him for his novel 'Naalukettu'. — M.T. Vasudevan Nair received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1970 for his novel 'Kaalam', not 'Naalukettu'. While 'Naalukettu' is one of his most celebrated works, the specific award mentioned for that book is incorrect. The other statements correctly reflect his Jnanpith Award year, the premise of 'Randamoozham', and his achievements in cinema.

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A. He was awarded the Jnanpith Award in 1995.

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B. His novel 'Randamoozham' retells the story of Mahabharata from Bhima's perspective.

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C. He has also won multiple National Film Awards for screenwriting and direction.

Question 8

Indian Competition Act (2002) replaced:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

MRTP Act 1969 — Competition Act 2002 replaced MRTP Act 1969. ‌​‍Competition Commission of India (CCI) set up 2003. Prohibits anti-competitive agreements, abuse of dominance.

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IBC

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FDI Act

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FERA

Question 9

If the following words are arranged according to dictionary order, which will be the third word in that order: Excellence, Excerpt, Exceedingly, Exceptionable?‌​‍

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Exceptionable — Dictionary order: Exceedingly, Excellence, Exceptionable, Excerpt. ‌​‍('Excep' precedes 'Excer' as 'p' < 'r'.) Third word = Exceptionable.

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Exceedingly

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Excellence

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Excerpt

Question 10

Study of human society:

Accepted Answer

Sociology — Sociology.

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Psychology

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Anthropology

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Archaeology

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #824