Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #10

Question 1

Kerala Varma Valiya Koyithampuran:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kerala's Kalidasa — Poet laureate.‌​‍

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Philosopher

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King

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Historian

Question 2

Who wrote Chemmeen?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Thakazhi — Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai.‌​‍

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Basheer

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O.V. Vijayan

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M.T.

Question 3

Thorn forests:

Accepted Answer

Rajasthan, Punjab — Arid regions.

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Kerala

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NE

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Himachal

Question 4

A primary school teacher wants to teach students about different types of fruits and vegetables, emphasizing their colors, shapes, and textures. Which of the following teaching aids would be most appropriate for this lesson?

Accepted Answer

C. Real fruits and vegetables or realistic models. — Real fruits and vegetables (or realistic models) provide a multi-sensory learning experience, allowing students to see, touch, and even smell the items. This direct interaction is crucial for understanding colors, shapes, and textures effectively in primary grades, offering a richer experience than purely visual aids like flashcards or digital images.

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A. Flashcards with pictures of fruits and vegetables.

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B. A projector displaying images from a digital library.

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D. An educational video showcasing a farm and harvesting process.

Question 5

The oldest mountain range in India:

Accepted Answer

Aravalli — Aravalli is the oldest fold mountain range in India, ~3.2 billion years old.

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Himalayas

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Satpura

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Western Ghats

Question 6

Which of the following characteristics *best* distinguishes action research conducted by a teacher from traditional academic educational research?

Accepted Answer

C. Its cyclical nature, focusing on immediate, context-specific problem-solving and improvement by the practitioner. — Action research is primarily characterized by its cyclical nature (plan-act-observe-reflect) and its focus on solving immediate, practical problems within a specific context, led by the practitioner. Traditional academic research often aims for generalizable theories, uses larger samples, and can be more focused on statistical rigor rather than immediate practical improvement. Both can use qualitative or quantitative methods.

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A. Its rigorous use of statistical analysis and large sample sizes.

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B. Its primary goal of generating generalizable theories for the wider educational community.

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D. Its exclusive reliance on qualitative data collection methods like interviews and observations.

Question 7

Kerala's first CM after statehood:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

EMS Namboodiripad — EMS 1957 first elected.‌​‍

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Pattom Thanu Pillai

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Ikkanda Warrior

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Sankar

Question 8

Erikson's theory of psychosocial development has:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

8 stages across lifespan — Trust vs mistrust, autonomy vs shame, initiative vs guilt, industry vs inferiority, identity vs confusion (famous 5th), intimacy vs isolation, generativity vs stagnation, integrity vs despair.‌​‍

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3

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Only childhood

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5 stages

Question 9

The first Chief Minister of Travancore-Cochin state was:

Accepted Answer

Parur T.K. Narayana Pillai — Parur T.K. Narayana Pillai — first CM of Travancore-Cochin (1949).

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Pattom Thanu Pillai

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R. Sankar

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C. Kesavan

Question 10

A student consistently underperforms in exams despite having access to all learning resources. According to Maslow's theory, which unmet need is most likely contributing to this behavior?

Accepted Answer

A. Love and belonging needs (feeling isolated or unsupported) — Maslow's hierarchy suggests that unmet social needs (love and belonging) can significantly impact motivation and performance. If the student feels isolated or unsupported, it may hinder their ability to focus or perform well, unlike options B, C, or D, which address higher-level or less immediately impactful needs.

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B. Self-actualization needs (lack of purpose or direction)

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C. Safety needs (fear of failure or academic pressure)

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D. Physiological needs (chronic stress or poor health)

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #10