Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #85

Question 1

Largest coal-producing state:

Accepted Answer

Jharkhand — Jharkhand (Dhanbad — coal capital of India).

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West Bengal

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Odisha

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Chhattisgarh

Question 2

Which of the following statements best describes a key characteristic of intrinsic motivation in a learning context?

Accepted Answer

C. It involves engaging in an activity for its inherent satisfaction and enjoyment. — Intrinsic motivation is defined by the internal desire to perform an activity for its own sake, deriving satisfaction from the process itself. Options A, B, and D describe characteristics of extrinsic motivation, where the drive comes from external factors or consequences rather than internal enjoyment or satisfaction from the activity itself.

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A. It relies on external rewards like grades or prizes.

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B. It diminishes once the external reward is removed.

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D. It is primarily driven by avoiding punishment or negative consequences.

Question 3

The Banihal Pass connects Jammu with:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kashmir Valley — Banihal Pass (Pir Panjal range) connects Jammu to the Kashmir Valley.‌​‍

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Ladakh

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Lhasa

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Himachal Pradesh

Question 4

Which is the longest river in Peninsular India?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Godavari — Godavari (1,465 km) is the longest peninsular river, often called 'Dakshin Ganga' (Ganga of the South).‌​‍

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Krishna

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Narmada

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Cauvery

Question 5

Malayala Manorama founded:

Accepted Answer

1888 — Manorama 1888.

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1900

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1947

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1920

Question 6

Which preposition: 'I am afraid ___ heights.'

Accepted Answer

of — 'Afraid of' is the fixed preposition.

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at

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on

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for

Question 7

A teacher conducts a short quiz at the end of each chapter and uses the results to identify areas where students are struggling, then adjusts her teaching methods for the next class. This approach is an example of which type of assessment?

Accepted Answer

B. Formative Assessment — Formative assessment is designed to monitor student learning during instruction and provide ongoing feedback to both students and teachers. In this scenario, the quiz helps the teacher identify learning gaps and adjust teaching, which is a key characteristic of formative assessment. Summative assessment evaluates learning at the end of an instructional unit, while diagnostic assessment identifies learning difficulties before instruction begins.

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A. Summative Assessment

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C. Diagnostic Assessment

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D. Norm-referenced Assessment

Question 8

Nation-state system originated from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Thirty Years War / Peace of Westphalia (1648) — Peace of Westphalia (1648) established sovereign states as the basic units of international relations.‌​‍

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French Revolution

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Renaissance

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Industrial Revolution

Question 9

Drake Passage between:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

S. America-Antarctica — Tierra del Fuego - Antarctic Peninsula.‌​‍

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Africa-Antarctica

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Australia-Antarctica

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Europe-Africa

Question 10

CM Odisha 2024:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mohan Charan Majhi — BJP's Majhi — ended 24-year Patnaik era.‌​‍

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Naveen Patnaik

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VK Pandian

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Other

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #85