Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #158

Question 1

Direct: 'Where are you going?' Indirect:

Accepted Answer

He asked where I was going — WH-question indirect: reporter verb + wh + subject + verb.

Answer

He asked where I am going

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He asked where was I going

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He asked that I was going

Question 2

Muziris, the ancient port of Kerala, is identified with modern:

Accepted Answer

Kodungallur — Muziris, a major ancient trading port, is identified with present-day Kodungallur in Thrissur district.

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Kozhikode

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Alappuzha

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Kollam

Question 3

A homeless patient admitted to the hospital with severe malnutrition is primarily concerned about finding a safe place to sleep and access to food upon discharge, rather than fully engaging in long-term health management plans. According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which needs are most prominent for this patient?

Accepted Answer

D. Physiological and safety needs — Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs posits that basic needs must be met before higher-level needs can be addressed. For this patient, physiological needs (food, water, shelter) and safety needs (security, stability) are fundamental and take precedence over concerns like self-actualization, esteem, or love and belonging.

Answer

A. Self-actualization needs

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B. Esteem needs

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C. Love and belonging needs

Question 4

Cardiac glycosides like Digoxin are known for their positive inotropic effect, which increases the force of myocardial contraction. This effect primarily involves:

Accepted Answer

B. Inhibiting the Na+/K+-ATPase pump. — Cardiac glycosides inhibit the Na+/K+-ATPase pump in cardiac muscle cells, leading to increased intracellular sodium. This in turn reduces the activity of the Na+/Ca2+ exchanger, resulting in increased intracellular calcium, which enhances myocardial contractility.

Answer

A. Blocking beta-adrenergic receptors.

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C. Increasing cyclic AMP levels.

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D. Dilating peripheral blood vessels.

Question 5

He is ___ university graduate.

Accepted Answer

a — 'University' starts with a consonant sound (y-sound) → 'a'.

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an

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the

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of

Question 6

Kerala Piravi:

Accepted Answer

1 Nov — 1 November — Kerala Day.

Answer

15 Aug

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26 Jan

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2 Oct

Question 7

Distance between (x₁,y₁) and (x₂,y₂):

Accepted Answer

√[(x₂-x₁)² + (y₂-y₁)²] — Pythagorean theorem. In 3D: add (z₂-z₁)².

Answer

|x₂-x₁|

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y₂-y₁

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x₂+y₂

Question 8

Peninsular India's highest peak:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Anai Mudi — Anai Mudi (2,695m) in Idukki, Kerala — highest in South India.‌​‍

Answer

Dodda Betta

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Guru Shikhar

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Mullayanagiri

Question 9

During a routine inspection, a Block Resource Centre (BRC) coordinator identifies a significant disparity in the implementation of continuous and comprehensive evaluation (CCE) practices across various schools within a specific educational sub-district. Who is the primary officer responsible for overseeing and ensuring the uniform implementation of such academic and administrative guidelines at the sub-district level?

Accepted Answer

B. The Assistant Educational Officer (AEO) — The Assistant Educational Officer (AEO) is the administrative head at the sub-district or block level, directly responsible for the supervision, monitoring, and implementation of educational programs and policies in schools within their jurisdiction. The DEO operates at the district level, the DDE at the regional level, and DIETs focus on teacher training rather than direct school supervision.

Answer

A. The District Educational Officer (DEO)

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C. The Deputy Director of Education (DDE)

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D. The Principal of the DIET (District Institute of Education and Training)

Question 10

The Sundarbans mangrove forest is located in the delta of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ganga-Brahmaputra — The Sundarbans, the world's largest mangrove forest, is in the Ganga-Brahmaputra delta (West Bengal, India and Bangladesh). ‌​‍It is home to the Royal Bengal Tiger.

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Godavari

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Krishna

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Mahanadi

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #158