Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #411

Question 1

Which Kerala leader is known as 'Bharathiya Vidyabhavan' founder?

Accepted Answer

K.M. Munshi — K.M. Munshi (Kanhaiyalal Maneklal Munshi) founded Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan in 1938. He was also a member of the Constituent Assembly.

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V.K. Krishna Menon

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E.M.S. Namboodiripad

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K. Karunakaran

Question 2

Synonym of LANGUID:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Weak — Lacking vigor.‌​‍

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Active

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Lively

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Energetic

Question 3

What is the sum of two consecutive even numbers, the difference of whose squares is 100?

Accepted Answer

50 — Let numbers be n and n+2. (n+2)² − n² = 4n+4 = 100 → n=24. Sum = 24+26 = 50.

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46

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40

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60

Question 4

In the modern periodic table, elements are arranged primarily based on which fundamental property?

Accepted Answer

B. Atomic number — The modern periodic table arranges elements in order of increasing atomic number (number of protons), which determines their chemical properties and periodic trends. While atomic mass was initially used by Mendeleev, the discovery of isotopes and the concept of atomic number refined the arrangement.

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A. Atomic mass

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C. Number of neutrons

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D. Density

Question 5

'She has worked here ___ 2015':

Accepted Answer

since — 'Since' with point in time.

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for

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from

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during

Question 6

Largest coal-producing state:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Jharkhand — Jharkhand (Dhanbad — coal capital of India).‌​‍

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West Bengal

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Chhattisgarh

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Odisha

Question 7

A teacher uses a 'flipped classroom' model where students learn new concepts at home via pre-recorded videos and apply them in class. Which teaching aid is primarily facilitating this approach?

Accepted Answer

B. Learning Management System (LMS) — A Learning Management System (LMS) is essential for delivering, tracking, and managing the pre-recorded videos and other digital content in a flipped classroom. Whiteboards (A) and projectors (D) are physical tools, while textbooks (C) lack the interactive and digital capabilities needed for this model.

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A. Whiteboard and markers

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C. Traditional textbook

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D. Overhead projector

Question 8

A teacher notices that students in her 8th-grade science class are consistently struggling with practical experiments, despite clear instructions. She decides to implement a new strategy for group formation and task allocation and wants to evaluate its effectiveness in improving student engagement and learning outcomes in practical sessions. Which of the following best describes the primary objective of her approach using action research?

Accepted Answer

D. To improve her own teaching practice and student learning within her specific classroom by systematic inquiry. — Action research is primarily aimed at improving a practitioner's own practice and specific context. While identifying root causes (B) is part of the problem diagnosis phase, the overall objective of the approach includes intervention and evaluation for practical improvement. Options A and C describe objectives more aligned with basic or experimental research, focusing on generalizability or statistical comparison rather than context-specific professional development.

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A. To develop a generalizable theory about effective group work strategies for all science classrooms.

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B. To identify the root causes of student disengagement in practical sessions specific to her classroom context.

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C. To compare her new strategy with traditional methods using a control group for statistical significance.

Question 9

Which mission is NOT part of Kerala Government's Nava Keralam Karma Padhathi (NKKP)?

Accepted Answer

Rebuild Kerala Initiative — Four missions of NKKP: Haritha Keralam, Aardram, LIFE, Public Education Rejuvenation. 'Rebuild Kerala' is a separate post-flood programme.

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Haritha Keralam

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Ardram

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LIFE

Question 10

Synonym of PRISTINE:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Pure — Immaculate; original.‌​‍

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Dirty

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Old

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Polluted

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #411