Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #549

Question 1

In a microteaching session on 'introducing a lesson,' a teacher demonstrates poor eye contact and speaks too fast. Which feedback point addresses the most fundamental skill deficit?

Accepted Answer

C. 'Maintain consistent eye contact with students.' — Eye contact (C) is fundamental for engagement and non-verbal communication. While pacing (B) is critical, poor eye contact directly impacts the teacher’s ability to connect with students. Gestures (A) and summaries (D) are secondary skills.

Answer

A. 'Use more gestures to emphasize key points.'

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B. 'Speak at a moderate pace to ensure comprehension.'

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D. 'Include a summary of the lesson at the end.'

Question 2

Kerala's Rajya Sabha seats:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

9 — 9 seats.‌​‍

Answer

14

Answer

6

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12

Question 3

Which literary form is best suited for summarizing a complex concept through a short, rhythmic verse or rhyme, making it easier for students to recall information?

Accepted Answer

B. Poem — A poem uses rhythmic and rhyming language to condense complex ideas into a memorable format, aiding retention. Essays and reports are prose-based and less rhythmic, while drama relies on performance rather than concise recall.

Answer

A. Essay

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C. Drama

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D. Report

Question 4

Total coastline:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

7,516 km — ~7,516 km.‌​‍

Answer

5,516 km

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6,516 km

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8,516 km

Question 5

A male patient enquires about sildenafil for erectile dysfunction. Which of the following co-existing medication classes would be an absolute contraindication for sildenafil use due to severe risk of hypotension?

Accepted Answer

C. Nitrates — Sildenafil is a phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE5) inhibitor that enhances the effects of nitric oxide. Concomitant use with nitrates (e.g., nitroglycerin, isosorbide dinitrate) can lead to a dangerous and life-threatening drop in blood pressure (severe hypotension) due to synergistic vasodilation.

Answer

A. Beta-blockers

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B. Alpha-blockers

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D. Calcium channel blockers

Question 6

Definite integral ∫₀^π sin x dx =‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2 — [-cos x]₀^π = -cos π + cos 0 = 1 + 1 = 2. Area under positive half-cycle.‌​‍

Answer

π

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1

Answer

0

Question 7

Synonym of COPIOUS:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Plentiful — Abundant.‌​‍

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Rare

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Scanty

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Few

Question 8

The easternmost state of India is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Arunachal Pradesh — Arunachal Pradesh is India's easternmost state, where the sun rises first in India.‌​‍

Answer

Manipur

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Assam

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Nagaland

Question 9

Which of the following social changes is MOST likely to reduce the incidence of waterborne diseases in a rural community?

Accepted Answer

B. Construction of piped water supply systems and proper sanitation facilities — Piped water supply and sanitation facilities (B) directly address the root cause of waterborne diseases by improving water quality and waste disposal. While health education (A) is important, it is a secondary intervention. Mosquito control (C) and vaccination (D) target vector-borne and vaccine-preventable diseases, not waterborne illnesses.

Answer

A. Introduction of community-based health education programs

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C. Increased use of mosquito repellents and bed nets

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D. Implementation of mass vaccination drives for children

Question 10

A patient suffers a stroke and subsequently experiences difficulty with balance, coordination, and fine motor skills. Which part of the brain was most likely affected?

Accepted Answer

C. Cerebellum — The cerebellum is primarily responsible for coordinating voluntary movements, maintaining balance, posture, and muscle tone. Damage to the cerebellum, often due to a stroke, typically results in symptoms such as ataxia (lack of coordination), gait disturbances, and impaired fine motor control. The cerebrum is involved in higher cognitive functions, the brainstem controls vital involuntary functions, and the thalamus acts as a relay station for sensory information.

Answer

A. Cerebrum

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B. Brainstem

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D. Thalamus

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #549