Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #74

Question 1

In a remote block of Kerala, a significant challenge is identified regarding a high dropout rate among elementary school children and inadequate basic infrastructure like toilets and classrooms. Which government initiative would primarily focus on addressing these specific issues to achieve universal elementary education?

Accepted Answer

D. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) — Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), now part of Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan, specifically aims for universal elementary education, focusing on improving access, retention, infrastructure (like toilets and classrooms), and quality. While DPI administers schools and MDMS addresses nutritional needs, SSA is the overarching program designed to tackle these specific challenges of access and infrastructure at the elementary level. NCERT is a national-level academic body.

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A. Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI)

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

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C. Mid-day Meal Scheme (MDMS)

Question 2

Which of the following statements most accurately reflects a key characteristic of action research when implemented by a teacher in their classroom?

Accepted Answer

C. It is a cyclical and iterative process driven by the practitioner's desire to improve their own practice. — Action research is fundamentally a cyclical process of planning, acting, observing, and reflecting, allowing for continuous refinement and improvement. It is context-specific, not aimed at universal laws (A), and is flexible rather than rigid (B). While it can use quantitative data, it often incorporates qualitative methods and focuses on understanding and improvement rather than solely establishing cause-effect in a positivist sense (D).

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A. It primarily focuses on generating universal pedagogical laws applicable across diverse educational settings.

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B. It involves a rigid, linear progression of steps, ensuring high external validity of findings.

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D. It relies heavily on quantitative data collection methods to establish cause-and-effect relationships.

Question 3

Kakki Dam on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Pamba — Pamba tributary — Sabarigiri project.‌​‍

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Periyar

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Bharathapuzha

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Chalakudy

Question 4

A supervisor is providing feedback to a trainee teacher on their 'Skill of Questioning'. Which of the following feedback statements would be most effective and constructive in a microteaching context?

Accepted Answer

B. "You mostly asked factual recall questions; try to incorporate more open-ended 'why' questions to stimulate critical thinking." — Effective microteaching feedback is specific, constructive, and actionable, allowing the trainee to understand exactly what needs improvement and how. Option B precisely identifies a weakness (factual recall questions) and offers a clear, actionable suggestion for improvement (incorporate open-ended 'why' questions) to develop a specific aspect of the questioning skill. The other options are either too vague, dismissive, or overly prescriptive without specific guidance.

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A. "Your questioning was generally weak; you need to ask better questions."

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C. "Don't worry too much about questioning, just focus on delivering the content."

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D. "Your questions were too difficult for the students, simplify them all."

Question 5

Wular Lake, India's largest freshwater lake, is in:

Accepted Answer

Jammu and Kashmir — Wular Lake in J&K is the largest freshwater lake (~130 sq km).

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Himachal Pradesh

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Uttarakhand

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Sikkim

Question 6

Afghanistan Taliban returned to power in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2021 (Aug — after US withdrawal) — Taliban took Kabul 15 August 2021 as US forces withdrew after 20 years. ‌​‍Established Islamic Emirate. Not formally recognised by most states.

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2001

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2014

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2024

Question 7

UPI abroad — countries accepting:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

France, Sri Lanka, UAE, Singapore, Mauritius, Nepal, Bhutan — Multiple countries.‌​‍

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Only UAE

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None

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Only France

Question 8

Eastern Himalayas are also known as:

Accepted Answer

Assam Himalayas — Eastern Himalayas from Teesta to Brahmaputra are called Assam Himalayas.

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Kashmir Himalayas

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Himachal Himalayas

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Trans Himalayas

Question 9

Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary is in which district?

Accepted Answer

Kannur — Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary is the northernmost wildlife sanctuary in Kerala, located in Kannur district.

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Wayanad

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Kasaragod

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Kozhikode

Question 10

T20 World Cup 2024 was co-hosted by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

USA and West Indies — The 2024 ICC T20 World Cup was co-hosted by the USA and West Indies; India won the title.‌​‍

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India and Sri Lanka

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Australia and New Zealand

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England and Ireland

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #74