Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #201

Question 1

NCFTE 2009 emphasizes the importance of 'reflective practice' for teachers. Which of the following activities best demonstrates a teacher engaging in reflective practice as envisioned by NCFTE 2009?

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A. Analyzing one's own teaching methods and their impact on student learning after a lesson. — Reflective practice, as highlighted by NCFTE 2009, involves teachers critically examining their own teaching experiences, analyzing their effectiveness, and making adjustments for future lessons. Option A directly describes this process of self-assessment and continuous improvement. While other options relate to teaching, they do not inherently involve the critical self-analysis central to reflective practice.

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B. Strictly adhering to the prescribed textbook and syllabus without deviation.

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C. Attending a mandatory professional development workshop on a new pedagogical tool.

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D. Administering a standardized test to compare student performance with national averages.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a key finding of the IPCC's Sixth Assessment Report (AR6) regarding global temperature rise?

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C. The Arctic is projected to become ice-free in summer at least once by 2050 — The IPCC AR6 states that the Arctic is projected to become ice-free in summer at least once by 2050 *only under certain high-emission scenarios*, not as a certainty. All other options (A, B, D) are key findings of the report.

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A. Human influence has warmed the climate at a rate unprecedented in at least the last 2000 years

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B. Global surface temperature has increased by approximately 1.1°C above pre-industrial levels

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D. Limiting global warming to 1.5°C is still possible with immediate and deep cuts in greenhouse gas emissions

Question 3

A child is brought to the clinic with severe flatulence, abdominal distension after eating even a small amount, and a strong craving for sweets. Symptoms are typically worse between 4 PM and 8 PM. Mentally, the child shows a dictatorial attitude towards younger siblings but is timid with strangers. Which remedy fits this picture?

Accepted Answer

B. Lycopodium — Lycopodium is strongly indicated by the characteristic flatulence and distension, craving for sweets, and the specific aggravation between 4 PM and 8 PM. The mental picture of dictatorial behavior at home and timidity outside also points to Lycopodium. China is known for debility from fluid loss and periodicity, while Carbo vegetabilis presents with sluggishness and burning pains.

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A. China

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C. Carbo vegetabilis

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D. Argentum nitricum

Question 4

Kerala's highest points of rainfall:

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Nilambur, Idukki — High rainfall in highlands.

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Thrissur

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TVM

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Kollam

Question 5

Under the new National Education Policy 2020, which language will be the medium of instruction up to Grade 5, and preferably up to Grade 8 and beyond?

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C. Mother tongue / local language — NEP 2020 mandates that the medium of instruction until at least Grade 5 should be the mother tongue or local language, and preferably up to Grade 8 and beyond. This aims to preserve linguistic diversity and ensure better comprehension for students. The other options are incorrect as they do not align with the policy's language recommendations.

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A. Hindi

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B. English

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D. Sanskrit

Question 6

Kerala Rural Development Programme funds:‌​‍

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All — Central and state schemes.‌​‍

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Unknown

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MGNREGA + state

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DCP

Question 7

A common pitfall observed when integrating new ICT tools into the classroom is:

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B. Using ICT merely as a substitute for traditional methods without pedagogical transformation. — A significant pitfall in ICT integration is using technology merely to replicate traditional teaching methods (e.g., using a projector to display a textbook page) instead of leveraging its unique capabilities for transformative learning experiences. True integration requires a shift in pedagogy to harness ICT's potential for interactive, collaborative, and personalized learning.

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A. Over-reliance on the teacher for technical support.

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C. Students becoming overly engaged and motivated by the technology.

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D. Increased administrative burden for the school management.

Question 8

Adi Shankaracharya was born at:‌​‍

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Kaladi — Adi Shankaracharya was born in Kaladi, Ernakulam district, around 788 CE. ‌​‍He founded the Advaita Vedanta school of philosophy.

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Sivagiri

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Kodungallur

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Guruvayur

Question 9

The Himalayas were formed by the collision of which two tectonic plates?‌​‍

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Indian and Eurasian — Indian Plate moved north from Gondwana 150-160 million years ago and collided with Eurasian Plate — Tethys seabed uplifted to form the Himalayas.‌​‍

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North American and Pacific

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African and Indian

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Pacific and Eurasian

Question 10

A teacher wants to continuously assess her students' problem-solving skills and critical thinking during a project-based learning activity. Which of the following tools would be most effective for this purpose?

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C. An observation schedule and a rubric for evaluating project work and presentations. — An observation schedule coupled with a rubric allows for continuous assessment of process skills like problem-solving and critical thinking as students engage in project work and presentations. Standardized tests, final examinations, and surprise quizzes are more suited for measuring content knowledge at specific points rather than ongoing process-oriented skills.

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A. A standardized multiple-choice test at the end of the unit.

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B. A traditional pen-and-paper final examination.

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D. A surprise quiz covering theoretical concepts.

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #201