Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #546

Question 1

The state festival of Kerala is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Onam — Onam is Kerala's state festival, celebrated in the month of Chingam (Aug-Sep).‌​‍

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Vishu

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Thrissur Pooram

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Christmas

Question 2

A high school history teacher is concerned about the lack of critical thinking skills among her students when analyzing primary sources. She embarks on an action research project to test a new instructional strategy involving guided inquiry questions. Through this process, she is most likely to experience:

Accepted Answer

B. An enhanced understanding of her teaching practices and increased professional empowerment. — Action research is empowering for teachers as it involves them in systematic inquiry into their own practice, leading to deeper understanding and professional growth. It enhances autonomy, rather than reducing it (A), as the teacher is the primary researcher and decision-maker. It does not typically lead to pressure for broad generalization (C) or definitive universal solutions (D), as its focus is on context-specific improvement.

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A. A reduction in her autonomy as an educator due to adherence to strict research protocols.

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C. Pressure to generalize her findings to other history teachers without sufficient evidence.

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D. A definitive solution applicable to all future teaching challenges in critical thinking.

Question 3

Fiscal deficit is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Total expenditure - total revenue (excluding borrowings) — Fiscal deficit = total expenditure − total non-borrowing receipts. ‌​‍Measures government's borrowing need.

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Capital expenditure only

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Total expenditure - total revenue

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Revenue expenditure - revenue receipts

Question 4

The Cape of Good Hope, rounded by Dias in 1488, is located at the southern tip of:

Accepted Answer

Africa — Cape of Good Hope is in present-day South Africa.

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South America

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Asia

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Australia

Question 5

Padma Awards 2024 top (Vibhushan):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vyjayanthimala, LK Advani, Chiranjeevi, M Venkaiah Naidu, Padma Subrahmanyam — 5 Padma Vibhushans.‌​‍

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All 5

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Only 3

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None

Question 6

World's largest ocean:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Pacific — ~165 million km² (~30% of earth surface). ‌​‍Mariana Trench deepest point (~11 km).

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Arctic

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Indian

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Atlantic

Question 7

Kerala's Supreme Court judges (ever):

Accepted Answer

K.K. Mathew, V.R. Krishna Iyer, Fathima Beevi, K.T. Thomas, K.G. Balakrishnan — Several.

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Only one

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None

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Two

Question 8

Thrissur Pooram introduced by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sakthan Thampuran — Sakthan Thampuran (1790-1805).‌​‍

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Marthanda Varma

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Swathi Thirunal

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Chithira Thirunal

Question 9

Which of the following teaching methods is most effective for developing creative writing skills in Malayalam among high school students?

Accepted Answer

C. Collaborative storytelling sessions followed by peer feedback — Collaborative storytelling sessions foster creativity, contextual learning, and peer interaction, which are essential for developing writing skills. Option A focuses on rote learning, which does not enhance creative expression. Option B emphasizes rigid grammar without practical application, while Option D isolates vocabulary, making it less effective for holistic skill development.

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A. Rote memorization of classic literary works and recitation

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B. Structured grammar exercises with repetitive drills

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D. Isolated vocabulary drills without contextual usage

Question 10

The Kerala government launched the 'Pothuvidyabhyasa Samrakshana Yagnam' (Public Education Protection Mission) with a primary goal to enhance the quality and infrastructure of public schools. If a Block Resource Centre (BRC) coordinator is tasked with implementing a component of this mission, which of the following activities would MOST align with its core objective?

Accepted Answer

B. Facilitating professional development workshops for teachers on digital pedagogy and subject enrichment. — The Pothuvidyabhyasa Samrakshana Yagnam aims to elevate public education to international standards, focusing heavily on academic excellence and quality improvement. Facilitating professional development workshops for teachers on digital pedagogy and subject enrichment directly contributes to enhancing teaching quality and student learning outcomes, which is a core objective of the mission. Other options, while potentially beneficial, are not as central to the academic quality enhancement aspect.

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A. Organizing a district-level sports meet for government school students.

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C. Conducting a survey on the nutritional status of students enrolled in government schools.

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D. Establishing new vocational training centers for students completing secondary education.

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #546