Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #475

Question 1

In complex numbers, i² = ?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

-1 — i = √-1. i³=-i, i⁴=1. Period 4 in powers.‌​‍

Answer

1

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0

Answer

√-1

Question 2

Both NCF 2005 and NEP 2020 advocate for reforms in assessment practices. A significant shift proposed by NEP 2020, building upon NCF 2005's recommendations, is the move towards:

Accepted Answer

C. Holistic, competency-based assessment that promotes learning and development. — Both NCF 2005 and NEP 2020 emphasize moving away from rote learning and towards assessments that are holistic, competency-based, and promote learning rather than just testing recall. NEP 2020 further strengthens this by proposing reforms like PARAKH. Options A and D represent practices that both frameworks aim to reduce or reform, while B is specific to higher education admissions, not the general principle of school assessment reform.

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A. Increased reliance on summative assessments at the end of academic years.

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B. Standardized entrance exams for all higher education admissions nationwide.

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D. Mandatory board exams for grades 5 and 8 to ensure basic learning outcomes.

Question 3

Continuity of f at c means:

Accepted Answer

Both exist and are equal — lim f(x) as x→c equals f(c). Differentiable → continuous (reverse not necessarily).

Answer

f(c) exists

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lim(x→c) f(x) exists

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No jump

Question 4

Kerala literacy campaign year:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1990 — Total Literacy Campaign 1990 — first state fully literate.‌​‍

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1995

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1991

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1989

Question 5

A teacher observes that students struggle with understanding a particular concept in science. To address this, the teacher decides to use analogies and visual aids in the next lesson. After the lesson, the teacher collects student feedback and adjusts the approach. This process best exemplifies which step in action research?

Accepted Answer

D. Reflecting and replanning — The scenario describes the teacher collecting feedback and adjusting the teaching method, which aligns with the 'reflecting and replanning' phase of action research. This step is crucial for continuous improvement, unlike the other phases (A, B, C) which are earlier stages in the process.

Answer

A. Identifying the problem

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B. Implementing an intervention

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C. Collecting data

Question 6

The Versailles Palace was the residence of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

The Bourbon kings of France — Built by Louis XIV, Versailles became the seat of Bourbon kings until 1789.‌​‍

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The Holy Roman Emperor

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The Tudor dynasty

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The Spanish Habsburgs

Question 7

Active voice vs Passive:

Accepted Answer

Active: subject does action. Passive: subject receives action — Active: 'She sings a song.' Passive: 'A song is sung by her.' Object becomes subject.

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Same

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Both same thing

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Only one exists

Question 8

Kerala is actively promoting the development of its inland waterways. Apart from reducing road congestion, which of the following is the most significant advantage of prioritizing inland water transport in the state's logistical framework?

Accepted Answer

B. It significantly lowers the carbon footprint and operational costs for bulk cargo movement. — Inland water transport (B) is highly fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly, drastically lowering operational costs and carbon emissions for bulk cargo compared to other modes. While it aids in reducing land acquisition (D) and road congestion, its primary logistical advantage for the state's economy lies in this cost and environmental efficiency. Faster movement of perishables (A) is better served by road/air, and direct international connectivity (C) is an indirect benefit of port integration, not the primary benefit of inland waterways themselves.

Answer

A. It facilitates faster movement of high-value perishable goods across districts.

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C. It enables direct connectivity to international shipping routes from major ports.

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D. It reduces the need for extensive land acquisition for infrastructure expansion.

Question 9

A primary school teacher observes a persistent issue with disruptive behavior during independent reading time. She decides to use action research to address this. After *identifying the problem* and *planning an intervention* (e.g., implementing a new reward system), what would be her *immediate next step* in the action research cycle?

Accepted Answer

B. Systematically collecting data on student behavior before and after implementing the reward system. — The action research cycle typically follows Plan → Act → Observe → Reflect. After planning an intervention, the next logical step is to 'Act' (implement the plan) and 'Observe' (collect data on the impact of the intervention). Options A and C are too premature or too broad for the immediate next step in her specific action research project. Option D describes a diagnostic step that might precede problem identification, not the immediate step after planning an intervention.

Answer

A. Disseminating her findings at a national educational conference.

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C. Formulating a hypothesis about the general causes of disruptive behavior in primary schools.

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D. Comparing her students' behavior with national averages to determine the severity of the problem.

Question 10

Kochi Port:

Accepted Answer

Willingdon Island — On Willingdon Island.

Answer

Marine Drive

Answer

Beypore

Answer

Kannur

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #475