Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #31

Question 1

If x, y, z are in AP, then y is called the:

Accepted Answer

Arithmetic mean — y = (x+z)/2 — arithmetic mean of x and z when in AP.

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Geometric mean

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Median

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Mode

Question 2

What was the original name of Thycaud Ayya?

Accepted Answer

Subbarayan — Subbarayan was the original name of Thycaud Ayya Swami.

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Kunjikannan

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Mudisoodum Perumal

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Muthukutty

Question 3

PM Surya Ghar Yojana:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1 crore homes free solar — Rooftop solar for 1 crore homes.‌​‍

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None

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Urban only

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Rural only

Question 4

Who was the author of the book 'Adwaitha Panjaram'?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kunjan Pillai — Sree Narayana Guru's birth name was Nanu Asan; Adwaitha Panjaram is among his philosophical works.‌​‍

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Vakkom Maulavi

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Thycaud Ayya Guru

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V.T. Bhattathirippad

Question 5

The idiom 'burn the midnight oil' means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Study/work late at night — To burn the midnight oil = to study or work late into the night.‌​‍

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Waste resources

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Start a fire

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Spend money

Question 6

The proposed development of National Waterway 3 (NW3) in Kerala, running from Kollam to Kottapuram, is expected to significantly impact the state's logistics and economy. Beyond reducing road congestion, which of the following represents the MOST significant *environmental* advantage of promoting inland water transport over road transport for cargo movement?

Accepted Answer

A. Lower carbon emissions per ton-kilometer of freight. — Inland water transport is widely recognized for its superior energy efficiency compared to road transport, leading to significantly lower fuel consumption and, consequently, reduced carbon dioxide emissions per unit of freight moved. This makes it a crucial strategy in mitigating climate change impacts. While reduced noise pollution and less land acquisition are also benefits, the reduction in greenhouse gas emissions offers the most significant environmental advantage on a broader scale.

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B. Reduced noise pollution in urban areas.

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C. Preservation of biodiversity along riverine ecosystems.

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D. Minimized land acquisition requirements compared to new highways.

Question 7

A teacher trainee observes that students are losing interest during their explanation of a complex concept. To address this and re-engage the learners, the trainee decides to suddenly pause, change their position, and then ask a thought-provoking question. This action best exemplifies which microteaching skill?

Accepted Answer

D. Skill of Stimulus Variation — The teacher trainee's actions of pausing, changing position, and altering the flow are all components of the 'Skill of Stimulus Variation'. This skill is employed to maintain student attention and prevent monotony by varying the teacher's behavior and interaction patterns. While asking a question is involved, the primary skill being demonstrated by the combination of actions to re-engage is stimulus variation.

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A. Skill of Probing Questions

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B. Skill of Reinforcement

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C. Skill of Blackboard Writing

Question 8

Kerala's Social Welfare - Pension schemes cover:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Multiple beneficiary groups — Social security pensions.‌​‍

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Disabled only

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Only elderly

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Only widows

Question 9

Changampuzha Krishna Pillai:

Accepted Answer

Ramanan — Famous for Ramanan (1936) elegy.

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Only Ramanan

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Political

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Religious

Question 10

If ax² + bx + c = 0 has real roots, discriminant:

Accepted Answer

b² - 4ac ≥ 0 — >0: two distinct real; =0: equal; <0: complex conjugate pair. Roots: (-b ± √D)/(2a).

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< 0

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= 0 only

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≠ 0

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #31