Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #82

Question 1

Indian Ocean named because:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

All — All true.‌​‍

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Only ocean named after country

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India largest

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Surrounded by India on north

Question 2

Phrasal verb 'put off' means:

Accepted Answer

postpone/delay — 'Put off' = to postpone or delay.

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put on

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put out

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put up

Question 3

Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Idukki — Periyar Tiger Reserve in Thekkady, Idukki district.‌​‍

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Wayanad

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Palakkad

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Thrissur

Question 4

Inverted pyramid in journalism:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Most important info at top; least important at bottom — Originated in telegraph era. ‌​‍Editor can cut from bottom without losing essence. Feature writing uses other structures.

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Chronological

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Narrative

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Reverse

Question 5

A fair coin is tossed 3 times. Probability of exactly 2 heads:

Accepted Answer

3/8 — 3 ways: HHT, HTH, THH out of 8 total. P = 3/8.

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1/8

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2/8

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4/8

Question 6

A teacher wants to foster a genuine love for reading in her elementary students. Which of the following strategies is most likely to cultivate intrinsic motivation for reading?

Accepted Answer

C. Creating a comfortable reading corner with a diverse selection of engaging books and allowing free choice. — Creating an environment that encourages free choice and provides engaging resources directly supports intrinsic motivation by making the activity enjoyable and personally relevant. Options A, B, and D are all examples of extrinsic motivators, relying on external rewards or punishments.

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A. Awarding a prize to the student who reads the most books each month.

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B. Requiring students to write detailed book reports for extra credit.

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D. Threatening to assign additional homework if reading goals are not met.

Question 7

The sum of first n even natural numbers is:

Accepted Answer

n(n+1) — 2+4+6+...+2n = 2·(1+2+...+n) = 2·n(n+1)/2 = n(n+1).

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n²

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(n+1)/2

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n·n/2

Question 8

Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme was launched by PM Modi in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

January 2015 — BBBP launched 22 January 2015 from Panipat, Haryana — tackling declining sex ratio.‌​‍

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March 2015

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June 2014

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August 2016

Question 9

The Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve spans:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka — Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve spans parts of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka.‌​‍

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Kerala only

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Kerala and Tamil Nadu

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All South Indian states

Question 10

A manager is looking for an employee who can effectively navigate office politics, skillfully negotiate with clients, and quickly adapt to changing work environments and demands. Based on Robert Sternberg's Triarchic Theory of Intelligence, which type of intelligence would be most crucial for this role?

Accepted Answer

C. Practical intelligence — Practical intelligence, or contextual intelligence, is a key component of Sternberg's Triarchic Theory. It refers to the ability to adapt to, shape, and select real-world environments, often involving common sense and 'street smarts.' Skills like navigating office politics, negotiating with clients, and adapting to changing work environments are prime examples of practical intelligence in action. Analytical intelligence focuses on problem-solving, and creative intelligence on generating new ideas.

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A. Analytical intelligence

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B. Creative intelligence

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D. Abstract intelligence

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #82