Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #302

Question 1

Who won the Jnanpith Award in 1995?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

U.R. Ananthamurthy — U.R. Ananthamurthy (Kannada) won the 1994 Jnanpith, presented in 1995.‌​‍

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Mahasweta Devi

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O.N.V. Kurup

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M.T. Vasudevan Nair

Question 2

Largest rice producer state:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

West Bengal — West Bengal is #1 in rice.‌​‍

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Punjab

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UP

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Tamil Nadu

Question 3

Which was the first state in India to fully implement e-governance?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kerala — Kerala pioneered FRIENDS centers.‌​‍

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TN

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AP

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Karnataka

Question 4

A teacher believes that students learn best by actively building their own understanding through experience and reflection, rather than passively receiving information. This pedagogical approach aligns most closely with which educational theory?

Accepted Answer

B. Constructivism — Constructivism emphasizes that learners actively construct their own knowledge and understanding based on their experiences and interactions with the world. Behaviorism focuses on observable behaviors, Cognitivism on mental processes, and Humanism on self-actualization and personal growth.

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A. Behaviorism

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C. Cognitivism

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D. Humanism

Question 5

Red soil limitations:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Poor in nitrogen — Low N, P, humus.‌​‍

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Waterlogged

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Saline

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Too fertile

Question 6

The Palk Strait separates India from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sri Lanka — The Palk Strait and Gulf of Mannar separate India (Tamil Nadu) from Sri Lanka.‌​‍

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Maldives

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Myanmar

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Bangladesh

Question 7

A school has recently invested in smartboards and tablets for all classrooms. What is the MOST crucial factor for the successful and effective integration of these ICT tools into the daily teaching-learning process?

Accepted Answer

B. Providing comprehensive training and ongoing support for teachers on how to utilize these tools effectively. — While infrastructure and content are important, the most crucial factor for successful ICT integration is empowering teachers with the necessary skills and confidence. Comprehensive training and continuous support ensure that teachers can effectively leverage these tools, preventing them from being underutilized or misused.

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A. Ensuring all classrooms have high-speed internet connectivity.

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C. Developing digital content specifically tailored for the school's curriculum.

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D. Mandating teachers to use ICT tools for at least one period daily.

Question 8

In the context of teaching Malayalam literature, which method best helps students appreciate the socio-cultural contexts of a poem?

Accepted Answer

B. Discussing the historical background and author’s life before reading — Discussing the historical background and author’s life (Option B) provides the socio-cultural lens necessary to appreciate the poem’s depth. Isolating language (A) or translation (C) may miss contextual nuances, while comparing with other languages (D) could dilute the focus on Malayalam-specific contexts. This method integrates literature with social history.

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A. Isolating the poem’s language and analyzing it line by line

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C. Translating the poem into English to understand its literal meaning

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D. Comparing it with poems in other Indian languages

Question 9

Neyyar Dam is in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

TVM — Thiruvananthapuram district.‌​‍

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Idukki

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Palakkad

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Kollam

Question 10

Mathrubhumi newspaper was founded in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1923 — Mathrubhumi was founded in 1923 by K.P. Kesava Menon in Kozhikode.‌​‍

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1888

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1911

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1946

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #302