Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #54

Question 1

The printing press was invented independently in:

Accepted Answer

China first (woodblock ~700 CE, movable type 1040s), then Europe (Gutenberg 1450s) — Bi Sheng's movable clay type in China (1040s). Gutenberg's metal movable type in Europe (c. 1450) independently.

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Only Europe

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Only Europe

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Africa

Question 2

A Headmaster of a Government High School in Kottayam district needs sanction for the appointment of a substitute teacher due to a long-term leave vacancy and also requires approval for minor infrastructure repair funds. To which officer should these requests be primarily submitted for official processing and sanction?

Accepted Answer

B. District Educational Officer (DEO), Kottayam — The District Educational Officer (DEO) is the authority responsible for the administration and supervision of High Schools and Higher Secondary Schools within a district, including matters like teacher appointments, transfers, and allocation of funds for school maintenance. The AEO primarily deals with LP and UP schools, while the DDE supervises DEOs and AEOs at the district level.

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A. Assistant Educational Officer (AEO), Kottayam

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C. Deputy Director of Education (DDE), Kottayam

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D. District Collector, Kottayam

Question 3

Synonym of REMUNERATION:

Accepted Answer

Payment — Payment for work.

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Debt

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Loss

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Fine

Question 4

The highest peak of the Nilgiri hills is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Doddabetta — Doddabetta (2,637 m) near Ooty is the highest peak of the Nilgiri hills.‌​‍

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Anamudi

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Guru Shikhar

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Mullayanagiri

Question 5

Agricultural seasons:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rabi, Kharif, Zaid — Three seasons.‌​‍

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Rabi only

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Only one

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Two

Question 6

'Kunjan Pillai' is the real name of:

Accepted Answer

Chattampi Swamikal — Chattampi Swamikal's birth name was Ayyappan Kunjan Pillai.

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Vagbhatananda

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Pandit Karuppan

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V.T. Bhattathiripad

Question 7

A significant need has been identified to develop new pedagogical approaches and instructional materials for teaching environmental science to upper primary students in Kerala, aligning with contemporary learning theories. Which autonomous state-level institution is primarily mandated to undertake *research, curriculum development, and preparation of textbooks and teacher handbooks* for such initiatives?

Accepted Answer

C. State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) — The State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) is the apex academic body in Kerala responsible for curriculum development, syllabus framing, textbook preparation, and research in school education. DPI handles administration, SSK (Samagra Shiksha Kerala, which subsumes SSA) focuses on program implementation, and NCERT operates at the national level.

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A. Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI)

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B. Samagra Shiksha Kerala (SSK)

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D. National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)

Question 8

Which of the following structures is primarily responsible for the regulation of body temperature?

Accepted Answer

A. Hypothalamus — The hypothalamus acts as the body's thermostat by detecting changes in body temperature and initiating responses to maintain homeostasis. The pituitary gland regulates hormones, the thyroid controls metabolism, and the adrenal gland manages stress responses, none of which directly regulate temperature.

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B. Pituitary gland

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C. Thyroid gland

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D. Adrenal gland

Question 9

Mannathu Padmanabhan:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

NSS founder — Social reformer.‌​‍

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Politician

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Poet

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Priest

Question 10

Synonym of SALIENT:

Accepted Answer

Prominent — Prominent; noticeable.

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Hidden

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Minor

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Weak

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #54