Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #73

Question 1

Which river is known as the 'Sorrow of Bihar' due to devastating floods?

Accepted Answer

Kosi — The Kosi's frequent channel shifts and floods have earned it the nickname 'Sorrow of Bihar'.

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Ganga

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Gandak

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Son

Question 2

NCERT established:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1961 — NCERT Act 1961.‌​‍

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1947

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1986

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1975

Question 3

During an 'Elaborate' phase of a 5E lesson on ecosystems, what would be an appropriate activity for students?

Accepted Answer

B. Designing a miniature self-sustaining ecosystem in a jar and monitoring its changes. — The 'Elaborate' phase requires students to apply their newly acquired knowledge to new situations, extend their understanding, and make connections to real-world phenomena. Designing a miniature ecosystem allows students to apply their knowledge of ecosystem components and interactions in a practical, extended context. Watching a documentary is 'Engage', discussing definitions is 'Explain', and taking a quiz is 'Evaluate'.

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A. Watching a documentary about various ecosystems to introduce the topic.

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C. Discussing the formal definitions of producers, consumers, and decomposers.

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D. Taking a multiple-choice quiz on the components of an ecosystem.

Question 4

The play 'Hayavadana', blending Indian folk themes with Western forms, was written by:

Accepted Answer

Girish Karnad — Girish Karnad's play 'Hayavadana' (1971) draws on Indian mythology.

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Vijay Tendulkar

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Mahesh Dattani

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Badal Sircar

Question 5

Scholasticism, which dominated medieval thought, was closely tied to:

Accepted Answer

Christian theology — Scholasticism prioritised divine knowledge and the afterlife over worldly inquiry.

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Ancient Greek philosophy

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Islamic scholarship

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Scientific rationalism

Question 6

Which of the following was the first university established in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

A. University of Kerala — The University of Kerala, established in 1937, was the first university in the state. It was initially known as the University of Travancore. The University of Calicut (1968), Mahatma Gandhi University (1983), and Kerala Agricultural University (1972) were established later.

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B. University of Calicut

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C. Mahatma Gandhi University

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D. Kerala Agricultural University

Question 7

Tropical Evergreen Forests in India are typically found in areas receiving annual rainfall above:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

200 cm — Tropical evergreen forests occur where rainfall exceeds 200 cm — Western Ghats, NE India, A&N Islands.‌​‍

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150 cm

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300 cm

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100 cm

Question 8

Praggnanandhaa, who challenged for the World Chess Championship candidates, plays for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

India — R. ‌​‍Praggnanandhaa is an Indian chess grandmaster who became one of the youngest candidates tournament qualifiers.

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China

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Russia

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USA

Question 9

A teacher observes students conducting an experiment to investigate the properties of different liquids. They are collecting data, making observations, and formulating initial hypotheses without direct instruction on the concepts. Which phase of the 5E model are the students currently in, and what is its primary purpose?

Accepted Answer

C. Explore; to allow students to investigate phenomena and build experiences. — The Explore phase is characterized by students' hands-on investigation of a phenomenon, allowing them to gather data and build experiences before formal concepts are introduced. Elaborate extends learning, Explain introduces concepts, and Engage hooks interest and accesses prior knowledge.

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A. Elaborate; to extend understanding to new contexts.

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B. Explain; to introduce formal concepts and definitions.

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D. Engage; to activate prior knowledge and create interest.

Question 10

A student, Rahul, consistently spends extra hours in the school library, not for grades, but because he genuinely enjoys learning about history and finds the subject fascinating. What type of motivation primarily drives Rahul's behavior?

Accepted Answer

B. Intrinsic motivation — Rahul's motivation stems from an internal desire and interest in the subject itself, which defines intrinsic motivation. He engages in the activity for its inherent satisfaction, not for external rewards like grades. Extrinsic motivation would involve external factors, while achievement and affiliation motivation are broader categories not specifically addressing the internal drive for learning for its own sake.

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A. Extrinsic motivation

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C. Achievement motivation

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D. Affiliation motivation

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #73