Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #301

Question 1

The transition zone that separates the mantle-core boundary of the Earth is:

Accepted Answer

Gutenberg Discontinuity — Gutenberg Discontinuity separates the lower mantle from the outer core (~2900 km depth).

Answer

Moho Discontinuity

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Lehmann Discontinuity

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Conrad Discontinuity

Question 2

Thommankuthu Falls:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Idukki — Seven-step falls Idukki.‌​‍

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Pathanamthitta

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Kottayam

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Ernakulam

Question 3

Kerala's Folk Dances:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Thiruvathira, Kaikottikkali, Oppana, Margamkali, Duffmuttu — Several folk forms.‌​‍

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Two

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Only one

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Three

Question 4

Onam celebrated in month:

Accepted Answer

Chingam — Chingam (Aug-Sep).

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Kanni

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Medam

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Vrishchikam

Question 5

Vishwanathan Anand is associated with:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Chess — Vishwanathan Anand is a World Chess Champion from India (multiple times).‌​‍

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Tennis

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Cricket

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Badminton

Question 6

Choose the correctly spelt word:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Occurrence — The correct spelling is 'Occurrence' — double 'c', double 'r', ending in '-ence'.‌​‍

Answer

Occurence

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Occurance

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Occurrance

Question 7

During the 'Re-teach' phase of the microteaching cycle, what is the primary focus for the trainee teacher?

Accepted Answer

D. To apply the modifications based on previous feedback and refine the specific skill. — The 'Re-teach' phase is specifically designed for the trainee teacher to put into practice the changes and improvements identified during the 'Feedback' and 'Re-plan' stages. The main goal is to refine and achieve mastery of the *same specific skill* by incorporating the learned modifications, rather than changing content, skills, or undergoing final evaluation.

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A. To introduce entirely new content to the students.

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B. To receive a final, summative evaluation of their overall teaching competence.

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C. To practice a different microteaching skill than the one initially focused on.

Question 8

D. P. Mukherji's work emphasized:

Accepted Answer

Marxism + Indian tradition (dialectical) — D. P. Mukherji — Marxist humanist approach, integrating Indian cultural heritage. Lucknow University.

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Pure positivism

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Structuralism

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Rational choice

Question 9

India's First Five-Year Plan (1951-1956) primarily focused on agriculture and irrigation projects to address food scarcity and rehabilitate the economy post-partition. In contrast, the Second Five-Year Plan (1956-1961) laid a strong emphasis on industrialization. What was the primary rationale behind this strategic shift in economic priorities?

Accepted Answer

C. To build a robust industrial base, particularly heavy industries, as a foundation for long-term economic self-reliance and growth. — The Second Five-Year Plan, based on the Mahalanobis model, prioritized heavy industries to create a strong domestic industrial base. This was seen as crucial for achieving long-term economic self-reliance and sustainable growth, moving beyond the initial agricultural focus. While other factors like employment generation were considered, the fundamental strategic shift was towards building indigenous industrial capacity.

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A. To leverage India's abundant natural resources for rapid export-led growth.

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B. To reduce dependence on foreign aid and achieve self-sufficiency in defense production.

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D. To absorb the surplus agricultural labor force into urban manufacturing sectors, mitigating rural unemployment.

Question 10

Thrissur Zoo:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

State Museum + Zoo — Both in one complex.‌​‍

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Private

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Only zoo

Answer

Only museum

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #301