Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #495

Question 1

Which type of learning best explains a child developing a fear of needles after a painful injection during a hospital visit?

Accepted Answer

B. Classical conditioning — Classical conditioning involves associating a neutral stimulus (the needle) with an unconditioned stimulus (the pain of injection) to elicit a conditioned response (fear). Operant conditioning involves learning through rewards and punishments, observational learning through imitation, and cognitive learning through problem-solving, none of which primarily describe this direct stimulus-response association.

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A. Operant conditioning

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C. Observational learning

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D. Cognitive learning

Question 2

Efficiency of Carnot engine operating between T1 (hot) and T2 (cold) is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1 - T2/T1 — Maximum possible efficiency. Approaches 1 only if T2 → 0 K (unattainable).‌​‍

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T2/T1

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T1/T2

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1 - T1/T2

Question 3

What is the antonym of 'predecessor'?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

successor — Predecessor (one who came before) ↔ Successor (one who comes after).‌​‍

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ascendant

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descendant

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ancestor

Question 4

A non-governmental organization (NGO) operating in a developing nation identifies a serious human rights violation perpetrated by the government of that nation. The NGO seeks legal recourse at the international level. Which of the following statements accurately describes the NGO's direct access to the International Court of Justice (ICJ)?

Accepted Answer

C. The NGO cannot directly bring a case before the ICJ, as only states may be parties in cases before the Court. — The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, and its jurisdiction is primarily over disputes between states. Article 34, Paragraph 1 of the ICJ Statute explicitly states that 'Only states may be parties in cases before the Court.' Therefore, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), individuals, or other entities cannot directly bring a case before the ICJ. While NGOs play a crucial role in advocacy, their legal recourse through the ICJ would require a state to bring the case, or for an authorized UN organ to request an advisory opinion.

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A. The NGO can directly submit a complaint to the ICJ if it has consultative status with ECOSOC.

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B. The NGO must first seek a resolution from the UN Human Rights Council before approaching the ICJ.

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D. The NGO can request an advisory opinion from the ICJ, provided it is endorsed by a UN specialized agency.

Question 5

Descartes' 'cogito':

Accepted Answer

'I think, therefore I am' — starting point of Cartesian doubt — Method of systematic doubt. Rationalist. Father of modern Western philosophy. Contrast with Empiricists (Locke, Hume).

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God exists

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Physical world real

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No knowledge

Question 6

Largest UT by area:‌​‍

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Ladakh — Ladakh — largest Union Territory by area (59,146 sq km).‌​‍

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Delhi

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Andaman & Nicobar

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J&K

Question 7

Who won the prestigious Man Booker International Prize for 2015?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Laszlo Krasznahorkai — Hungarian author Laszlo Krasznahorkai won the 2015 Man Booker International Prize.‌​‍

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Amitav Ghosh

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Hoda Barakat

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Mia Couto

Question 8

A constructivist teacher wants to assess students' understanding of the water cycle after a 5E lesson. Which assessment method would best evaluate their ability to apply knowledge in a new context?

Accepted Answer

C. A group project designing a model or poster to explain the water cycle to younger students. — Option C aligns with the 'Elaborate' phase, where students apply knowledge in new contexts, making it the best fit for assessing application. Option A tests recall, B tests metacognition, and D tests passive summarization—none reflect authentic application under constructivism.

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A. A multiple-choice quiz testing factual recall of the water cycle steps.

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B. A written reflection where students describe their learning process and challenges.

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D. An oral presentation summarizing the water cycle as taught by the teacher.

Question 9

When the opposition leader arrived, the meeting ___.

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had started — Past perfect 'had started' — action completed before another past action.

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started

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has started

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will start

Question 10

Which Kerala festival is known as the 'Festival of Lights'?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vishu — Vishu (Kerala New Year in April) features the Vishukkani — an auspicious arrangement of items seen first thing in the morning. ‌​‍While Deepavali is the pan-Indian 'festival of lights', in Kerala context, Vishu's lamp and kani arrangement represents light/new beginnings.

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Thiruvathira

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Onam

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Thrissur Pooram

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #495