Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #300

Question 1

Makti Thangal, a social reformer of Kerala Muslims, campaigned against:

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Superstition and conservatism within the Muslim community — Makti Thangal (1847–1912) promoted modern education and reform among Kerala Muslims.

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Hindu temple entry

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Land reform

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Caste system

Question 2

Synonym of PRUDENT:‌​‍

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Wise — Careful, judicious.‌​‍

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Foolish

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Careless

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Reckless

Question 3

'She is (A) a (B) European (C) lady (D).' Is there an error?‌​‍

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No error — 'European' starts with consonant sound /j/ (like 'you'). ‌​‍So 'a European' is correct. No error.

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A — should be 'an'

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B — no article needed

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C — wrong word

Question 4

Solve: x + y = 10, x − y = 4. Then x =

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7 — Adding: 2x = 14 → x = 7; y = 3.

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3

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5

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8

Question 5

Which of the following cognitive changes in adolescence is most closely linked to improved problem-solving skills?

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C. Enhanced metacognitive abilities — Metacognition (C) refers to the ability to think about one's own thinking, which improves during adolescence and enhances problem-solving skills. Hypothetical reasoning (A) and abstract thinking (D) increase rather than decrease, while concrete thinking (B) is a limitation of earlier stages.

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A. Decreased use of hypothetical reasoning

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B. Increased reliance on concrete thinking

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D. Reduced abstract thinking capacity

Question 6

One who can use both hands equally well is:

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Ambidextrous — Ambidextrous = equally skilled with both hands.

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Bilingual

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Agnostic

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Amphibious

Question 7

Which two Kerala visual arts are on the UNESCO Intangible Heritage list?‌​‍

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Koodiyattam and Mudiyettu — Koodiyattam (2001) and Mudiyettu (2010) are inscribed on the UNESCO list.‌​‍

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Koodiyattam and Padayani

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Kathakali and Ottamthullal

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Theyyam and Koodiyattam

Question 8

Who was an American 'Nature' essayist and transcendentalist?‌​‍

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Ralph Waldo Emerson + Thoreau ('Walden') — 19th-century. ‌​‍Self-reliance, civil disobedience (influenced Gandhi). Walden Pond simple living.

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Hemingway

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Twain

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Melville

Question 9

Alappuzha famous for:

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Backwaters, houseboats — Venice of East.

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Tea

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Beaches only

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Spices

Question 10

To foster intrinsic motivation in students for a science project, a teacher should primarily focus on:

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B. Allowing students to choose their project topics based on personal interest. — Intrinsic motivation is significantly enhanced when individuals feel autonomy, competence, and when tasks are personally relevant and interesting. Allowing students to choose their project topics based on personal interest taps into their inherent curiosity and fosters a sense of ownership, which are key drivers of intrinsic motivation. Options like cash prizes, competition, or extra credit are all extrinsic motivators that can sometimes undermine intrinsic interest.

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A. Offering cash prizes for the best projects.

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C. Emphasizing the competitive aspect among students.

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D. Giving extra credit for early submission of projects.

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #300