Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #29

Question 1

A group of individuals who share intimate, face-to-face association and cooperation, and exert a profound influence on an individual's attitudes, beliefs, and health behaviors, such as family and close friends, is best described as a:

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B. Primary group — Primary groups, like family and close friends, are characterized by intimate, face-to-face association and cooperation, profoundly shaping an individual's personality, attitudes, and behaviors, including health practices. Secondary groups are larger, more impersonal, and goal-oriented. Reference groups are those an individual uses for self-evaluation, and formal organizations are structured for specific purposes.

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A. Secondary group

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C. Reference group

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D. Formal organization

Question 2

Synonym of HAUGHTY:‌​‍

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Arrogant — Proud in manner.‌​‍

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Friendly

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Modest

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Humble

Question 3

The most crucial aspect and primary objective of the 'Feedback' phase in the microteaching cycle is to:

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B. Provide specific, constructive suggestions for skill improvement. — The feedback phase in microteaching is formative and aims to provide precise and actionable advice to help the teacher trainee improve specific teaching skills. It is not primarily for summative evaluation, justification of methods, or mere comparison, but rather for guiding professional development through targeted critique and positive reinforcement.

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A. Evaluate the teacher's performance for grading purposes.

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C. Allow the trainee teacher to justify their pedagogical choices.

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D. Compare the trainee's teaching style with an ideal standard.

Question 4

Vakkom Abdul Khader Moulavi started which newspaper?‌​‍

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Swadeshabhimani — Vakkom Maulavi launched Swadeshabhimani at Anchuthengu in 1905.‌​‍

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Deshabhimani

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Mathrubhumi

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Malayala Manorama

Question 5

The Abbasid Caliphate (750-1258 CE) had its capital at:‌​‍

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Baghdad — Abbasids built Baghdad (762 CE). ‌​‍Golden Age of Islamic civilization — House of Wisdom, translations of Greek texts, algebra, astronomy.

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Damascus

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Cairo

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Medina

Question 6

Kerala's first woman chief secretary:‌​‍

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Padma Ramachandran — Padma Ramachandran.‌​‍

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Both A and B

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Neela Gangadharan

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Anita Bhatia

Question 7

Malala Yousafzai was born in:‌​‍

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Mingora (Swat Valley) — Malala was born on 12 July 1997 in Mingora, Swat Valley, Pakistan.‌​‍

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Lahore

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Islamabad

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Karachi

Question 8

Udaya Studios at:

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Alappuzha — Alappuzha.

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Ernakulam

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TVM

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Thrissur

Question 9

A teacher frequently uses rewards like stickers, extra play time, and public praise for every small achievement in class. While initially effective, some students seem to lose interest in tasks once the rewards are no longer offered. This phenomenon is best explained by the potential for excessive extrinsic motivation to:

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B. Undermine intrinsic motivation by shifting focus to external rewards. — Over-reliance on extrinsic rewards can sometimes diminish a student's intrinsic motivation. When the primary motivator becomes the external reward rather than the inherent enjoyment or challenge of the task, the activity loses its appeal once the reward is removed, thus undermining internal drive.

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A. Enhance intrinsic motivation by building confidence.

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C. Foster a stronger sense of self-actualization among students.

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D. Create a competitive learning environment that benefits all students.

Question 10

Kerala RTI implementation:‌​‍

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Among best — Well-ranked in implementation.‌​‍

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Average

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Worst

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Unknown

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #29