Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #161

Question 1

Who was related to the Muthukulam speech of 1947?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

C. Kesavan — C. Kesavan's Muthukulam speech (May 1947).‌​‍

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Dr. K.B. Menon

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P. Krishna Pillai

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Mannathu Padmanabhan

Question 2

Which among the following is a primary social group?

Accepted Answer

A. Family — Primary social groups are characterized by close, intimate, face-to-face relationships and long-term associations. The family fits this definition as it involves deep emotional bonds and continuous interaction, unlike other groups which are more formal or secondary in nature.

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B. Professional Association

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C. Political Party

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D. Religious Institution

Question 3

The founder of N.S.S. (Nair Service Society) in Kerala was:

Accepted Answer

Mannathu Padmanabhan — Mannathu Padmanabhan founded NSS in 1914.

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Sree Narayana Guru

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Vagbhatananda

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Ayyankali

Question 4

CM UP 2024-26:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Yogi Adityanath — Yogi Adityanath.‌​‍

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Akhilesh

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Rajnath

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Mayawati

Question 5

'She is (A) more taller (B) than (C) her sister (D).' Error is in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

B — Don't use 'more' with '-er'. ‌​‍Either 'taller' or 'more tall' (but 'taller' preferred). Correct: 'She is taller than her sister.'

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A

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C

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D

Question 6

The opposite (antonym) of 'brave' is:

Accepted Answer

Cowardly — Brave ↔ cowardly/timid.

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Bold

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Courageous

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Gallant

Question 7

One word: Life story by self:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Autobiography — Autobiography.‌​‍

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Journal

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Memoir

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Biography

Question 8

Which action by a teacher would be LEAST consistent with a constructivist approach to teaching?

Accepted Answer

D. Delivering a lecture that requires students to passively listen and take detailed notes on new information. — A constructivist approach emphasizes active learning, student inquiry, and knowledge construction, where students are not passive recipients. Delivering a lecture that requires passive listening is a traditional, transmission-based model, which is least consistent with constructivism. Options A, B, and C all promote active engagement, critical thinking, and collaborative learning, which are central to constructivism.

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A. Encouraging students to debate different interpretations of a historical event.

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B. Providing open-ended projects that allow students to explore topics of interest.

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C. Setting up collaborative group tasks for students to solve complex problems.

Question 9

The Kerala Land Reform Act was passed in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1969 — The Kerala Land Reforms (Amendment) Act 1969 abolished landlordism and redistributed land.‌​‍

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1957

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1963

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1975

Question 10

Kerala Chief Minister's Disaster Relief Fund:

Accepted Answer

CMDRF — CMDRF.

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CM Relief

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KDRF

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Both names used

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #161