Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #485

Question 1

Zaid crops:‌​‍

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Short summer crops — Cucumber, watermelon, fodder.‌​‍

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Monsoon

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Annual

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Winter

Question 2

In Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE), which component primarily assesses the cognitive domain of students?

Accepted Answer

C. Written tests and quizzes — Written tests and quizzes are designed to evaluate cognitive skills such as knowledge, comprehension, and application. Portfolio assessment (A) focuses on holistic development, self/peer assessment (B) on affective and metacognitive domains, and project-based activities (D) often assess practical and psychomotor skills.

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A. Portfolio assessment

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B. Self-assessment and peer assessment

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D. Project-based learning activities

Question 3

Synonym of CIRCUMSPECT:‌​‍

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Cautious — Wary; careful.‌​‍

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Foolish

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Brave

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Reckless

Question 4

A invests ₹5000 for 12 months, B ₹8000 for 6 months. Profit ratio:

Accepted Answer

5:4 — 5000×12 : 8000×6 = 60000 : 48000 = 5:4.

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5:8

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1:1

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10:8

Question 5

Galvanisation coats iron with:‌​‍

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Zinc — Zinc — prevents rusting.‌​‍

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Copper

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Tin

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Chromium

Question 6

Synonym of STRINGENT:‌​‍

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Strict — Strict, rigorous.‌​‍

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Loose

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Mild

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Lax

Question 7

Sree Narayana Guru's 'One Caste, One Religion, One God for Man' motto was a revolutionary call against the prevailing social stratification. Beyond its direct interpretation, which of the following best represents the underlying principle Guru aimed to establish in society?

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C. Fostering a sense of human unity and equality by de-emphasizing superficial differences. — Sree Narayana Guru's 'One Caste, One Religion, One God for Man' was a profound philosophical statement aimed at transcending artificial divisions. While he did advocate for education (B) and established institutions (D), the core underlying principle of the motto itself was to foster a universal sense of human unity and equality (C), by asserting that all humans belong to one humanity, making caste and religious distinctions superficial. Promoting inter-caste marriages (A) is a social reform, but not the direct philosophical principle embedded in the motto.

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A. Promoting inter-caste marriages to eradicate social divisions.

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B. Advocating for universal education as the primary tool for social upliftment.

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D. Establishing new religious institutions open to all castes to challenge orthodox practices.

Question 8

In which state is the Valley of Flowers National Park located?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Uttarakhand — Valley of Flowers in Uttarakhand is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its endemic alpine flowers.

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Himachal Pradesh

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Jammu & Kashmir

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Sikkim

Question 9

Edakkal Caves in:‌​‍

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Wayanad — Ancient petroglyphs.‌​‍

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Thrissur

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Idukki

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Palakkad

Question 10

During a complex engineering project, a team member is tasked with optimizing a critical process. He meticulously breaks down the process into its smallest components, analyzes each step for potential bottlenecks, evaluates various solutions based on efficiency and cost, and logically deduces the most effective redesign. Which component of Sternberg's Triarchic Theory of Intelligence is most evident in this team member's approach?

Accepted Answer

C. Componential (Analytical) Intelligence. — Sternberg's Componential (Analytical) intelligence is characterized by the ability to analyze, evaluate, judge, compare, and contrast. The team member's systematic approach of breaking down, analyzing, evaluating, and logically deducing solutions directly aligns with the functions of componential intelligence. Experiential intelligence involves dealing with novel situations and generating new ideas, while contextual intelligence is about adapting to or shaping one's environment, which are not the primary skills highlighted in this analytical task.

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A. Experiential (Creative) Intelligence.

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B. Contextual (Practical) Intelligence.

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D. Emotional Intelligence.

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #485