Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #383

Question 1

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of the Audio-lingual Method (ALM)?

Accepted Answer

B. Focus on habit formation through repetition and drilling of patterns. — The Audio-lingual Method is strongly characterized by its behaviorist approach, where language learning is seen as habit formation achieved through extensive repetition, memorization of dialogues, and pattern drills. Options A and C are core principles of Communicative Language Teaching, while D is a hallmark of the Grammar-Translation Method.

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A. Emphasis on authentic materials and real-life communication.

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C. Encouragement of creative expression and negotiation of meaning.

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D. Extensive use of the mother tongue for explanation and translation.

Question 2

Which word means 'to come together'?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Assemble — Assemble = gather, convene, come together.‌​‍

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Divide

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Disperse

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Scatter

Question 3

Sildenafil, commonly known as Viagra, exerts its therapeutic effect in erectile dysfunction by:

Accepted Answer

B. Inhibiting phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE5) — Sildenafil is a selective inhibitor of phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE5), an enzyme responsible for the degradation of cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP) in the corpus cavernosum. By inhibiting PDE5, sildenafil increases cGMP levels, leading to smooth muscle relaxation and enhanced blood flow into the penis, facilitating an erection in response to sexual stimulation. While nitric oxide is involved, sildenafil doesn't directly increase its release or activate guanylyl cyclase; rather, it amplifies the effects of existing nitric oxide.

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A. Blocking alpha-adrenergic receptors

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C. Increasing the release of nitric oxide directly

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D. Activating guanylyl cyclase

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of conducting an action research project in a classroom setting?

Accepted Answer

B. To identify and solve immediate classroom problems through systematic inquiry — Action research in classrooms is designed to address specific, immediate challenges faced by teachers by implementing and evaluating changes in real time. Option B directly aligns with this purpose, while the others focus on outcomes (A, C) or methods (D) not central to action research.

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A. To publish research findings in academic journals

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C. To compare student performance with national benchmarks

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D. To replace traditional teaching methods with modern techniques

Question 5

The term 'hat-trick' originated from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Cricket — Hat-trick originated in cricket — a bowler taking 3 wickets in 3 consecutive balls. ‌​‍Now used across sports.

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Football

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Hockey

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Tennis

Question 6

Zomato founder:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Deepinder Goyal — Deepinder Goyal.‌​‍

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VSS

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Pankaj

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Sachin

Question 7

Which M.T. Vasudevan Nair novel-character pair is WRONGLY matched?

Accepted Answer

Asuravithu — Govindankutty — Central character of 'Asuravithu' is Govindankutty (accepted). PSC key marks 'Kaalam — Sethu' or similar pair wrongly matched — per answer key, Asuravithu is the swap. (Central character actually is Govindankutty in Asuravithu is correct; Kaalam's central character is not 'Sethu'.)

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Randamoozham — Bhima

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Naalukettu — Kunhunni

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Kaalam — Sethu

Question 8

KPSC online services:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Thulasi portal, OTR — Thulasi is the official KPSC portal.‌​‍

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Only SMS

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Only office

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None

Question 9

Complementary angles sum:

Accepted Answer

90° — 90°.

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180°

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360°

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270°

Question 10

Which of the following is a key function of a Primary Health Centre (PHC) under the Kerala Health Services?

Accepted Answer

B. Providing emergency obstetric care and referral services — PHCs are designed to provide primary care, including emergency obstetric care and referral services for complications. They do not handle advanced surgeries (A), tertiary care (C), or industrial health programmes (D), which are roles of higher-level facilities or specialized agencies.

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A. Conducting advanced surgical procedures

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C. Managing tertiary care for chronic diseases

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D. Implementing large-scale industrial health programmes

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #383