Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #289

Question 1

A primary school teacher wants to introduce the concept of 'parts of a plant' to her students, ensuring active participation and visual understanding. Which teaching aid would be most appropriate for this lesson, promoting direct observation and discussion?

Accepted Answer

C. A real plant brought into the classroom, along with labeled flashcards. — Bringing a real plant (Option C) allows for direct observation, tactile engagement, and hands-on learning, which is highly effective for primary students. Labeled flashcards further aid in vocabulary development. Textbook diagrams, videos, or posters (Options A, B, D) are useful but lack the direct, multi-sensory experience provided by a real specimen, reducing the potential for active participation and deeper understanding.

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A. A detailed textbook diagram of a plant.

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B. A pre-recorded video documentary on plant growth.

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D. A set of laminated posters depicting various plant types.

Question 2

Which of the following is a common emotional challenge during adolescence that may interfere with academic performance?

Accepted Answer

C. Impulsivity and emotional dysregulation — Adolescents often exhibit impulsivity and emotional dysregulation (C) due to ongoing brain development, particularly in the prefrontal cortex. While emotional regulation (A) and impulse control (D) improve with age, they are not yet fully developed, and risk-taking (B) may persist but is not the primary emotional challenge.

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A. Increased emotional regulation

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B. Reduced risk-taking behaviors

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D. Enhanced impulse control

Question 3

Kerala declared Ayurveda capital:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2000 — 2000 — Kerala promoted as Ayurveda hub.‌​‍

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1980

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2005

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1990

Question 4

A teacher wants to implement a system that allows students to submit assignments online, receive personalized feedback, and track their own learning progress. Which ICT tool would be most suitable for this purpose?

Accepted Answer

C. A Learning Management System (LMS). — A Learning Management System (LMS) is specifically designed to manage all aspects of online learning, including assignment submission, feedback, grade tracking, and communication. While other tools might offer partial functionalities, an LMS provides a comprehensive solution for these educational needs.

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A. A simple word processing software.

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B. A social media platform.

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D. An online video conferencing tool.

Question 5

Inert pair effect is seen strongly in:

Accepted Answer

Heavier p-block (Tl, Pb, Bi) — Lower oxidation state (by 2) becomes more stable down the group (e.g., Pb²⁺ > Pb⁴⁺; Tl⁺ > Tl³⁺).

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Group 1

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Transition metals

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Noble gases

Question 6

One word: Poem mourning death:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Elegy — Elegy.‌​‍

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Lyric

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Ballad

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Ode

Question 7

The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) is established under the provisions enabled by which Article of the Indian Constitution?

Accepted Answer

Article 323A — Article 323A of the Constitution enables Parliament to create Administrative Tribunals, under which CAT was established by the Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985.

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Article 323

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Article 323B

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Article 324

Question 8

She ___ dinner when I arrived.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

was cooking — Past continuous for ongoing action interrupted by another past action.‌​‍

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cooks

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has cooked

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cooked

Question 9

Magnetite ore has the formula:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Fe₃O₄ — Magnetite Fe₃O₄ is naturally magnetic; important iron ore.‌​‍

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FeO

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FeS₂

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Fe₂O₃

Question 10

The first Indian woman in space was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kalpana Chawla — Kalpana Chawla (1997, Columbia mission). ‌​‍She was of Indian origin but US citizen.

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Sunita Williams

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Tessy Thomas

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Ritu Karidhal

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #289