Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #144

Question 1

Which of the following assessment tools is most effective for continuously monitoring a student's progress and identifying areas for intervention throughout a learning unit?

Accepted Answer

B. A portfolio of student work with regular teacher feedback. — A portfolio allows for the collection of student work over time, demonstrating growth and providing opportunities for continuous feedback from the teacher, making it highly effective for ongoing progress monitoring and identifying areas needing intervention. Standardized exams and end-of-semester projects are primarily summative, while a single quiz offers a snapshot rather than continuous, comprehensive monitoring.

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A. A standardized final examination.

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C. A single end-of-semester project.

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D. A surprise quiz covering only the previous day's topic.

Question 2

In which year did Kumaran Asan pass away?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1924 — Kumaran Asan drowned in the Pallana boat tragedy on 16 January 1924.‌​‍

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1928

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1922

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1926

Question 3

Soil pH Indian average:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Slightly acidic to neutral — Most Indian soils pH 5-7.‌​‍

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Strongly acidic

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Strongly basic

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Varies greatly

Question 4

The Vaikom Satyagraha (1924-25) is recognized as a landmark event in Kerala's social reform movements. Its strategic significance lay in which of the following aspects?

Accepted Answer

C. Its pioneering application of Gandhian non-violent direct action to challenge caste-based restrictions on access to public spaces. — The Vaikom Satyagraha was pivotal for its strategic adoption of Gandhian non-violent direct action (Satyagraha) to fight against the deeply entrenched caste-based discrimination, specifically targeting the denial of access to public roads around temples. While it didn't achieve immediate full temple entry, it significantly raised national awareness and set a precedent for future struggles for social equality. Options A, B, and D misrepresent the movement's immediate impact, focus, or core objective.

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A. Its successful immediate implementation of the Temple Entry Proclamation across all Travancore temples.

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B. Its exclusive focus on inter-religious harmony, avoiding direct confrontation with caste hierarchies.

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D. Its primary objective being the establishment of a separate political entity for oppressed castes within Travancore.

Question 5

CM Kerala:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Pinarayi Vijayan — Pinarayi Vijayan.‌​‍

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Oommen Chandy

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Vijayan

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Shashi Tharoor

Question 6

Replace with one word: 'I did not expect such childish talk from a grown-up man.'‌​‍

Accepted Answer

prattle — Prattle = childish chatter.‌​‍

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tamper

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stammer

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ridicule

Question 7

ISRO's NISAR satellite, launched in 2025, is a joint mission with:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

NASA — NISAR (NASA-ISRO SAR) is a joint Earth observation satellite using synthetic aperture radar, launched in 2025.‌​‍

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ESA

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Roscosmos

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JAXA

Question 8

Chenda is a:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Musical instrument (drum) — Chenda is a cylindrical percussion instrument used in temple festivals, Kathakali, and Pooram.‌​‍

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Dance form

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Painting style

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Festival

Question 9

Which of the following classroom strategies is most effective in fostering intrinsic motivation among students according to motivational theories like Maslow's hierarchy?

Accepted Answer

B. Providing opportunities for student choice and autonomy — Intrinsic motivation thrives when students feel a sense of autonomy and control. Offering rewards (Option A) or strict penalties (Option C) align with extrinsic motivation, while comparing performance (Option D) can reduce motivation. Autonomy supports self-determination theory.

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A. Offering gold stars for completing assignments

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C. Setting strict deadlines with penalties for late work

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D. Comparing student performance to class averages

Question 10

Synonym of 'happy':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Joyful — Happy = joyful, cheerful, content, glad.‌​‍

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Sad

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Tired

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Angry

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #144