Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #66

Question 1

A teacher notices that some students are disengaged in class despite being rewarded with stars for participation. Which theoretical perspective best explains this behavior?

Accepted Answer

C. Self-Determination Theory (lack of autonomy in learning) — Extrinsic motivation relies on external rewards, which can sometimes reduce intrinsic motivation or fail to engage students meaningfully. The teacher's approach (rewarding participation) aligns with extrinsic motivation, explaining the disengagement when rewards are perceived as controlling rather than meaningful. Options A, C, and D address different theoretical gaps.

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A. Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs (deficit in esteem needs)

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B. Extrinsic Motivation Theory (over-reliance on external rewards)

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D. Behaviorist Theory (insufficient reinforcement)

Question 2

In a Kerala government school where Continuous Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) is implemented, a student scored 'high' in formative assessment rubrics for 'Teamwork and Collaboration'. Which summative component does this directly relate to?

Accepted Answer

B. Grading in co-scholastic areas like 'Attitudes and Values' under CCE — Co-scholastic areas like 'Attitudes and Values' (rubrics: collaboration, empathy) are evaluated using formative data (observations, projects). Summative grades in written exams are NOT directly linked to formative teamwork scores.

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A. Summative grades in final examination based solely on written marks

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C. Teacher-centred evaluation focusing on rote memorisation

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D. Standardised evaluation conducted as a state-level test

Question 3

In Kerala's agricultural practices, which transport mode is most commonly used for the bulk movement of perishable goods like rubber and spices from rural farmlands to processing units?

Accepted Answer

A. Waterways — Kerala's extensive network of backwaters and rivers makes waterways the most cost-effective and traditional mode for transporting bulky perishable goods like rubber and spices. Railways and road transport are used but are less efficient for bulk movement to processing units. Air transport is prohibitively expensive for such low-value, high-volume goods.

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B. Railways

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C. Road transport

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D. Air transport

Question 4

The Punnapra-Vayalar uprising was against:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Dewan C.P. Ramaswami Iyer — 1946 communist-led workers' uprising against Travancore Dewan Sir C.P. ‌​‍Ramaswami Iyer.

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British

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Zamorin

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Dutch

Question 5

'In the nick of time' means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Just in time, at the critical moment — In the nick of time = just in time, at the very last moment before it's too late.‌​‍

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Very late

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Never

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During winter

Question 6

Which of the following packaging materials is BEST suited for a light-sensitive injectable drug?

Accepted Answer

B. Amber glass vial — Amber glass blocks UV light, protecting light-sensitive drugs. Clear glass and plastic allow light penetration, while a foil seal alone does not provide adequate light protection for the entire container.

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A. Clear glass vial

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C. Plastic vial with a foil seal

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D. Polypropylene syringe

Question 7

Whose autobiography is known as 'Ente Jeevitha Smaranakal'?

Accepted Answer

K. Kelappan — K. Kelappan's autobiography.

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E.M.S. Namboodiripad

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Vaikom Muhammad Basheer

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Mannathu Padmanabhan

Question 8

Choose the meaning of the idiom 'to blaze a trail':

Accepted Answer

to initiate work — 'Blaze a trail' = pioneer, lead the way, initiate something new.

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to set fire

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to blow one's trumpet

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to be annoying

Question 9

Kerala cabinet Chief Secretary (top bureaucrat):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

IAS officer — Senior-most IAS officer of state.‌​‍

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Elected

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Political

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Judge

Question 10

Which among the following factors is NOT a primary consideration for selecting an appropriate container for a sterile ophthalmic solution?

Accepted Answer

C. Glass transition temperature — Glass transition temperature is a property related to polymers and plastics, not typically a primary consideration for sterile ophthalmic containers. The other options (pH compatibility, light transmission, and leak-proof closure) are critical for maintaining sterility and drug stability.

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A. pH compatibility

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B. Light transmission properties

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D. Leak-proof and tamper-evident closure

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #66