Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #196

Question 1

Peacock:

Accepted Answer

All — National Bird since 1963.

Answer

National bird

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State bird

Answer

Sacred

Question 2

In a parallelogram, opposite sides are:

Accepted Answer

Equal and parallel — Definition of parallelogram: both pairs of opposite sides parallel (and equal).

Answer

Perpendicular

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Unequal

Answer

Curved

Question 3

A student provides a brief and incomplete answer when asked about the causes of soil erosion. To encourage a more detailed and analytical response, the teacher should use the 'Probing Questions Skill' by asking:

Accepted Answer

C. 'That's a good start. Can you explain *how* deforestation contributes to soil erosion and what other factors are involved?' — The 'Probing Questions Skill' aims to elicit deeper, more comprehensive, or clarified responses from students. Option C effectively probes by asking for elaboration ('how deforestation contributes') and seeking additional information ('what other factors are involved?'), encouraging critical thinking and a more complete answer. Options A, B, and D are less effective for encouraging the initial student to provide a deeper response.

Answer

A. 'Is that all you can tell me about soil erosion?'

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B. 'Can anyone else add to what was just said?'

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D. 'Let's move on. Perhaps we can discuss this further in the next class.'

Question 4

Santhali language belongs to which language family?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Astro-Asiatic — Santhali is an Austroasiatic (Munda) language.‌​‍

Answer

Sino-Tibetan

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Indo-European

Answer

Dravidian

Question 5

Active voice vs Passive:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Active: subject does action. Passive: subject receives action — Active: 'She sings a song.' Passive: 'A song is sung by her.' Object becomes subject.‌​‍

Answer

Both same thing

Answer

Only one exists

Answer

Same

Question 6

As per national guidelines, exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for infants for the first six months of life. What is the primary nutritional benefit of this practice?

Accepted Answer

A. Provides all necessary nutrients and antibodies for the infant's growth and immunity — Exclusive breastfeeding provides all the necessary nutrients, hydration, and protective antibodies for an infant's optimal growth, development, and immunity during the first six months of life. It is a complete food source for this period. Early introduction of solids is generally discouraged, and while breast milk contains iron, it doesn't guarantee sufficient stores for the entire first year without complementary feeding. Breast milk is highly nutritious, not just hydrating.

Answer

B. Helps in the early introduction of solid foods to prevent allergies

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C. Ensures adequate iron stores for the first year of life

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D. Primarily serves to hydrate the infant without providing significant nutrition

Question 7

Who will be the new Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) in 2025?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Gyanesh Kumar — Gyanesh Kumar from Feb 2025.‌​‍

Answer

Rajiv Kumar

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Anup Chandra

Answer

Sanjay Mishra

Question 8

Choose the right article: '___ apple a day keeps the doctor away.'

Accepted Answer

An — 'Apple' starts with vowel sound → 'an'.

Answer

A

Answer

The

Answer

No article

Question 9

Kerala's Supreme Court judges (ever):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

K.K. Mathew, V.R. Krishna Iyer, Fathima Beevi, K.T. Thomas, K.G. Balakrishnan — Several.‌​‍

Answer

None

Answer

Only one

Answer

Two

Question 10

A 6-month-old infant presents with a fever of 39°C. According to IMNCI guidelines, which of the following is considered a "general danger sign" associated with fever that requires immediate referral?

Accepted Answer

C. Not able to drink or breastfeed — According to IMNCI guidelines, 'not able to drink or breastfeed' is a critical general danger sign, indicating severe illness and requiring urgent medical attention and referral. Running nose, red throat, and mild cough are common symptoms but are not classified as general danger signs that necessitate immediate referral on their own.

Answer

A. Running nose

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B. Red throat

Answer

D. Mild cough

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #196