Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #476

Question 1

A teacher conducts action research to improve student participation in discussions. After analyzing the data, they find that students are more engaged when using small-group activities instead of whole-class lectures. What should be the NEXT step in the action research cycle?

Accepted Answer

B. Modify the strategy based on feedback and repeat the cycle with new data collection — Action research is iterative; after analyzing results, the teacher should refine the strategy (e.g., based on feedback) and repeat the cycle (B). Testing in another class (A) is helpful but secondary to refining the approach. Publishing (C) or discontinuing (D) is premature at this stage.

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A. Implement the small-group strategy in another class to test generalizability

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C. Publish the findings in a teaching journal to share with the wider community

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D. Discontinue the action research as the problem is solved

Question 2

The 'Vidyakiranam Mission', a flagship initiative under the Kerala government's Public Education Rejuvenation Mission, primarily focuses on which of the following objectives?

Accepted Answer

B. Upgrading public schools with enhanced infrastructure, digital learning facilities, and improved academic standards. — The Vidyakiranam Mission, as part of the Public Education Rejuvenation Mission, is dedicated to transforming public schools by modernizing infrastructure, integrating digital technology, and elevating academic quality to international benchmarks. Options A, C, and D represent other educational goals or initiatives that are not the primary focus of Vidyakiranam's comprehensive school upgrade strategy.

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A. Ensuring 100% enrollment and retention of students in elementary education.

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C. Providing free higher education opportunities for economically backward students in professional courses.

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D. Standardizing the curriculum for all private and government schools across the state.

Question 3

Question tag: 'Please stop talking, ___?'‌​‍

Accepted Answer

will you? — Request/command → tag is 'will you?'.‌​‍

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do you?

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won't you?

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don't you?

Question 4

Which river is known as the 'Sorrow of Bengal'?

Accepted Answer

Damodar — The Damodar River is called the 'Sorrow of Bengal' due to its frequent flooding. The Kosi River is the 'Sorrow of Bihar'. (NCERT Class 9 Geography)

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Ganga

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Hooghly

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Brahmaputra

Question 5

The theory 'Continents will travel' (Continental Drift) was first put forward by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Alfred Wegener — Alfred Wegener proposed the Continental Drift theory in 1912/1915.‌​‍

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D.H. Matthews

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F.J. Vine

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Antonio Snider

Question 6

Ayyankali's famous agitations included:

Accepted Answer

Villuvandi Strike and Kallumala Strike — Ayyankali led both Villuvandi strike (1893 right to travel) and Kallumala strike (1915 right to wear).

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Only Villuvandi Strike

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Only Kallumala Strike

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Vaikom Satyagraha

Question 7

KPSC HQ is at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Pattom TVM — Kerala PSC headquarters is at Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram.‌​‍

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Kochi

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Thrissur

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Kozhikode

Question 8

'Vayalvaram Veedu' is related to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ayyankali — Ayyankali's family home was 'Vayalvaram Veedu' in Venganoor.‌​‍

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Vallathol Narayana Menon

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Sree Narayana Guru

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Dr. Palpu

Question 9

Basheer called:

Accepted Answer

Beypore Sultan — 'Beypore Sultan' — lived in Beypore, Kozhikode.

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Kerala's Tagore

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Adventurer

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Revolutionary

Question 10

One word: Highest point:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Both A and C — Both.‌​‍

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Nadir

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Zenith

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Apex

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #476