Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #176

Question 1

A primary school teacher is planning to introduce the concept of 'states of matter' (solid, liquid, gas) to her students. Which type of teaching aid would be most effective for initial engagement and concrete understanding?

Accepted Answer

C. Real-life objects like ice, water, and steam (carefully demonstrated). — For primary students, concrete experiences with real objects are crucial for understanding abstract concepts like states of matter. While other options have their uses, direct observation and manipulation of real examples provide the most foundational and memorable learning experience at this stage.

Answer

A. A detailed chart displaying the molecular structure of each state.

Answer

B. A video animation illustrating phase changes at a molecular level.

Answer

D. A worksheet with definitions and examples of each state.

Question 2

Supplementary angles sum:

Accepted Answer

180° — 180°.

Answer

90°

Answer

360°

Answer

270°

Question 3

A school counselor notices that a bright student, who consistently performs well academically, has recently become withdrawn, anxious, and expresses feelings of worthlessness despite good grades. According to Maslow's Hierarchy, which needs are most likely unmet for this student, impacting their well-being?

Accepted Answer

C. Esteem needs — Given the student's consistent academic performance, their physiological and safety needs are likely met. The feelings of worthlessness, anxiety, and withdrawal, despite academic success, strongly suggest unmet esteem needs. These needs involve feelings of accomplishment, recognition, respect from others, and self-respect. While self-actualization is the highest level, esteem needs directly precede it and are more directly related to the described emotional distress.

Answer

A. Physiological needs

Answer

B. Safety needs

Answer

D. Self-actualization needs

Question 4

Twin primes example:

Accepted Answer

3,5 — 3,5 differ by 2.

Answer

7,11

Answer

4,6

Answer

9,11

Question 5

Pandit K.P. Karuppan's social reform movement was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Araya Samajam — Pandit Karuppan founded Araya Samajam for the Araya (fisherfolk) community.‌​‍

Answer

Yogakshema Sabha

Answer

Atmavidya Sangham

Answer

Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana Yogam

Question 6

The most fertile soil found in India is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Alluvial Soil — Alluvial soil of Indo-Gangetic plains is the most fertile.‌​‍

Answer

Red Soil

Answer

Deccan Soil

Answer

Laterite Soil

Question 7

d/dx (e^x) =‌​‍

Accepted Answer

e^x — e^x is its own derivative. d/dx(ln x) = 1/x.‌​‍

Answer

x·e^(x-1)

Answer

1

Answer

x

Question 8

Which of the following best describes the symptoms of schizophrenia?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Positive (hallucinations, delusions) and Negative (flat affect, social withdrawal) — ~1% prevalence. ‌​‍Dopamine hypothesis. Antipsychotic drugs (risperidone, clozapine). ‌​‍Often chronic.

Answer

Only memory

Answer

Only sadness

Answer

Only anxiety

Question 9

The merger of Travancore and Cochin in 1949, forming the United State of Travancore and Cochin, was not merely an administrative consolidation but also held significant strategic importance for the nascent Indian Union. From the perspective of the central government's long-term vision for regional development and stability, which of the following best describes a key strategic advantage sought through this specific merger?

Accepted Answer

B. To forge a more economically viable and resource-rich entity by combining Travancore's agricultural and industrial base with Cochin's strategic port and trade infrastructure, thereby strengthening the southern region. — The merger aimed to create a robust economic unit in the south. By combining Travancore's fertile agricultural lands, growing industries, and revenues with Cochin's vital port and trade networks, the central government sought to establish a self-sustaining and prosperous regional entity. This consolidation was crucial for enhancing overall economic stability and facilitating planned development within the newly independent India, aligning with the broader goal of integrating viable units into the Union.

Answer

A. To establish a preliminary framework for linguistic states, anticipating the future demands for Kerala by combining Malayalam-speaking regions.

Answer

C. To test a novel model of integrating princely states where traditional rulers would retain substantial executive powers, thereby ensuring a smoother transition for larger states like Hyderabad and Mysore.

Answer

D. To create a buffer state against potential maritime threats in the Arabian Sea, utilizing the combined naval resources and coastline of the two former kingdoms.

Question 10

Banyan:

Accepted Answer

All — Ficus benghalensis — National Tree.

Answer

National Tree

Answer

State

Answer

Sacred

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #176