Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #23

Question 1

'He works harder than his brother ___.'‌​‍

Accepted Answer

does — Subject 'brother' is singular → 'does'.‌​‍

Answer

did

Answer

do

Answer

doing

Question 2

'Silver lining' means:

Accepted Answer

Hope in difficulty — Hopeful prospect in a difficult situation.

Answer

Silver border

Answer

Rich person

Answer

Cloud

Question 3

Under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016, which of the following conditions is explicitly recognized as one of the specified disabilities, potentially making an individual a 'person with disability'?

Accepted Answer

D. Specific Learning Disability (SLD), such as Dyslexia, affecting academic performance. — The RPwD Act, 2016, expanded the list of recognized disabilities from 7 to 21. Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD), which includes conditions like Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, and Dyscalculia, is explicitly listed as one of these specified disabilities. The other options describe temporary conditions or medical conditions without significant functional limitations, which do not qualify as specified disabilities under the Act.

Answer

A. Seasonal allergies causing discomfort for a few weeks annually.

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B. Temporary fracture of a limb requiring a cast for two months.

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C. Mild hypertension controlled by medication without functional limitations.

Question 4

Which of the following is the MOST appropriate feedback strategy in microteaching?

Accepted Answer

B. Offering feedback in a group setting with peers sharing their observations — Microteaching emphasizes collaborative learning, where peers observe and provide constructive feedback in a group setting. This enhances learning through multiple perspectives and immediate discussion.

Answer

A. Providing feedback only to the teacher after the session

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C. Giving feedback exclusively in written form to avoid embarrassment

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D. Delaying feedback until the next day to allow reflection

Question 5

Travancore and Cochin merged to form Travancore-Cochin on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1 Jul 1949 — Travancore and Cochin merged on 1 July 1949.‌​‍

Answer

15 Aug 1947

Answer

26 Jan 1950

Answer

1 Nov 1956

Question 6

When selecting a new digital teaching aid for a specific lesson, a teacher should primarily consider its:

Accepted Answer

C. Alignment with learning objectives and pedagogical effectiveness. — The primary consideration for selecting any teaching aid, especially a digital one, must be its alignment with specific learning objectives and its potential for pedagogical effectiveness. The tool should genuinely support the desired learning outcomes and enhance the teaching-learning process, rather than just being visually appealing or popular.

Answer

A. Aesthetic appeal and advanced graphic design.

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B. Compatibility with all available classroom devices.

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D. Popularity among students and peers.

Question 7

A family where two previously divorced or widowed individuals with children marry or cohabitate is called a:

Accepted Answer

Blended Family — A blended (or step) family is formed when partners with existing children unite into one household.

Answer

Nuclear Family

Answer

Extended Family

Answer

Single-Parent Family

Question 8

Under the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009, what is the primary age group for which free and compulsory education is guaranteed?

Accepted Answer

B. 6 to 14 years — The RTE Act, 2009, mandates free and compulsory education for all children between the ages of 6 and 14 years. This provision ensures that every child in this age group has the right to elementary education, covering classes I to VIII.

Answer

A. 3 to 14 years

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C. 5 to 18 years

Answer

D. 6 to 18 years

Question 9

In the context of radiation safety protocols for nuclear facilities, which type of radiation primarily necessitates the use of thick, high-density materials like lead or concrete for effective external shielding?

Accepted Answer

C. Gamma rays, which are high-energy photons with no charge or mass. — Gamma rays are high-energy electromagnetic radiation (photons) that are highly penetrating due to their lack of charge and mass. Effective shielding against external gamma radiation requires dense, thick materials like lead or concrete to absorb their energy. Alpha particles are easily stopped by paper, and beta particles by thin aluminum, while neutron shielding typically involves hydrogenous materials to slow them down.

Answer

A. Alpha particles, due to their large mass and high kinetic energy.

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B. Beta particles, as they can travel several meters in air.

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D. Neutrons, because they can induce radioactivity in other materials.

Question 10

Balpakram NP:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Meghalaya — Meghalaya.‌​‍

Answer

Assam

Answer

Arunachal

Answer

Manipur

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #23