Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #348

Question 1

A teacher conducting action research on improving student participation in group discussions is reflecting on the process. Which statement accurately highlights a key characteristic or benefit of action research for her professional development?

Accepted Answer

B. It allows the teacher to become a critical inquirer into her own practice, leading to continuous improvement. — Action research empowers teachers to critically examine their own teaching, identify problems, implement solutions, and reflect on the outcomes. This cyclical process fosters continuous professional development by making teachers reflective practitioners who actively improve their classroom practices, rather than generating universal theories or being a one-time event.

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A. It primarily generates abstract theories that can be universally applied without modification.

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C. It is a one-time project designed to solve a problem definitively, rather than an ongoing process.

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D. Its main purpose is to compare her teaching methods with those of other schools to establish best practices.

Question 2

Synonym of TRANQUIL:

Accepted Answer

Calm — Tranquil = calm, peaceful.

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Noisy

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Angry

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Sad

Question 3

Antonym of SOFT:

Accepted Answer

Hard — Soft ↔ hard.

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Gentle

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Tender

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Smooth

Question 4

Gondwana supergroup in India contains:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Major coal-bearing sedimentary strata (Permo-Carboniferous) — Damodar, Mahanadi, Godavari, Son-Narmada basins. ‌​‍~98% of India's coal reserves. Name from part of Gondwanaland.

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Granites

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Crystalline

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Basalts

Question 5

Kerala backwaters total length:

Accepted Answer

900 km — ~900 km of interconnected waterways.

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500 km

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1,500 km

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2,000 km

Question 6

Vakkom Moulavi was a reformer associated with which community?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Muslim — Vakkom Abdul Khader Moulavi was a Muslim social reformer, educationist, and freedom fighter from Travancore.‌​‍

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Hindu Ezhava

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Buddhist

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Christian

Question 7

The National Health Mission (NHM) in India integrates several key health programs. Which of the following is NOT a core component or mission under the NHM umbrella?

Accepted Answer

D. National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO) — The National Health Mission (NHM) primarily comprises the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) and the National Urban Health Mission (NUHM). The Reproductive and Child Health (RCH) Program is a major component under NHM, focusing on maternal, newborn, and child health. While NACO is a crucial national health program, it operates as a separate organization under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, distinct from being a core component *within* the NHM structure.

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A. National Rural Health Mission (NRHM)

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B. National Urban Health Mission (NUHM)

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C. Reproductive and Child Health (RCH) Program

Question 8

Calcitonin:

Accepted Answer

Lowers blood Ca — Produced by thyroid C cells.

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Raises

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No effect

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Renal

Question 9

India's Balance of Payments crisis occurred in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1991 — 1991 BoP crisis: forex reserves fell to ~$1 billion (2 weeks imports). ‌​‍India pledged gold to IMF. Triggered 1991 LPG reforms.

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1971

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1966

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2008

Question 10

When explaining complex anatomical structures to medical students, a professor decides to use a teaching aid that allows for detailed magnification and easy annotation during the lecture. Which of the following would be the most appropriate choice?

Accepted Answer

D. A digital projector connected to a computer, displaying anatomical software or high-resolution images. — A digital projector connected to a computer displaying anatomical software or high-resolution images offers superior magnification, dynamic annotation capabilities, and the flexibility to integrate videos, 3D models, and interactive elements. This allows for a highly detailed and engaging explanation of complex anatomical structures that static or less advanced aids cannot match.

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A. A whiteboard with hand-drawn diagrams.

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B. A flip chart with pre-drawn illustrations.

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C. An overhead projector (OHP) displaying transparent slides.

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #348