Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #471

Question 1

The Gutenberg printing press was invented around:

Accepted Answer

1450 — Johannes Gutenberg's movable-type printing press (c. 1450) in Germany. Revolutionised book production, spread of Reformation, literacy.

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1300

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1500

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1600

Question 2

We shall go for a walk when it ___ raining.

Accepted Answer

stops — Time clause with future meaning takes present simple: 'when it stops'.

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stopped

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stopping

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stop

Question 3

Euro (common currency) was launched in:

Accepted Answer

1999 (electronic) / 2002 (notes/coins) — Euro introduced 1 January 1999 for banking; euro notes/coins from 1 January 2002. 20 of 27 EU members use euro (as of 2023).

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1993

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2009

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2004

Question 4

The past tense of 'go' is:

Accepted Answer

went — 'Went' is past simple; 'gone' is past participle.

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goed

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gone

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going

Question 5

Synonym of ZENITH:

Accepted Answer

Top — Highest point.

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Bottom

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Middle

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Start

Question 6

Who is the author of 'Jnanappana'?

Accepted Answer

Poonthanam Namboothiri — Poonthanam Namboothiri's 17th-century Malayalam devotional classic.

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Melpathur Narayana Bhattathiri

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Vallathol Narayana Menon

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Cherusseri Namboothiri

Question 7

The Russo-Japanese War (1904-05) was won by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Japan (first major Asian victory over European power) — Japan's victory stunned Europe; encouraged Asian nationalism. ‌​‍Treaty of Portsmouth (1905) negotiated by US president Theodore Roosevelt.

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Draw

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Russia

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China

Question 8

Nehru Trophy Boat Race:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Punnamada Lake — Punnamada Lake, Alappuzha.‌​‍

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Vembanad

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Ashtamudi

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Sasthamkotta

Question 9

A teacher, as part of an action research project, introduces a new peer-tutoring system to improve student comprehension in science. After implementing this system for two weeks, what should be the *teacher's most critical next step* in the action research cycle?

Accepted Answer

C. Systematically collecting data on student comprehension and engagement with the new peer-tutoring system. — Following the 'Act' phase (implementing the new system), the most critical next step is the 'Observe' phase. This involves systematically collecting data to determine the impact and effectiveness of the intervention. Drawing conclusions or abandoning the research without data collection would undermine the research process. Sharing findings comes much later, after analysis, reflection, and potential refinement.

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A. Immediately concluding that the system is effective and making it a permanent fixture.

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B. Moving on to research another classroom problem, assuming the first one is resolved.

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D. Presenting the new system at a school-wide faculty meeting to encourage adoption.

Question 10

Which Kerala-based social reformer and freedom fighter is known for his association with the Vaikom Satyagraha (1924-25) and later founded the 'Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana Yogam' (SNDP) to promote education and temple entry rights?

Accepted Answer

A. Ayyankali — Ayyankali, a Dalit leader, was a key figure in the Vaikom Satyagraha and later founded SNDP to advocate for temple entry and education for depressed classes. Option B was a social reformer but not directly linked to SNDP; C and D were prominent in the freedom struggle but not founders of SNDP.

Answer

B. Chattampi Swamikal

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C. K. Kelappan

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D. Mannathu Padmanabhan

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #471