Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #550

Question 1

Dutch took over Kochi:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1663 — Dutch defeated Portuguese 1663.‌​‍

Answer

1498

Answer

1600

Answer

1857

Question 2

Laughing gas is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

N₂O — N₂O (Nitrous Oxide) = Laughing Gas. Used as anaesthetic.‌​‍

Answer

CO

Answer

CO₂

Answer

NO

Question 3

A teacher is planning a lesson on fractions. She is considering two approaches:
1.  Start by explaining the definition of a fraction, showing examples, and demonstrating how to add and subtract them.
2.  Provide students with various shapes and ask them to divide them into equal parts, encouraging them to discover patterns and formulate their own understanding of "parts of a whole."
The first approach is more aligned with the principles of **Ausubel's meaningful verbal learning**, while the second approach is more consistent with **Bruner's discovery learning**. Which of the following statements accurately reflects the primary difference in their pedagogical implications?

Accepted Answer

A. Ausubel emphasizes direct instruction and the use of advance organizers, while Bruner advocates for active student exploration and concept formation. — Ausubel's theory promotes meaningful verbal learning through structured presentation of information, often using advance organizers and direct instruction to integrate new knowledge into existing cognitive structures. In contrast, Bruner's discovery learning emphasizes active student exploration, manipulation of materials, and inductive reasoning to construct their own understanding. Option A accurately captures this fundamental difference, while other options misrepresent their theories or attribute concepts from other theorists.

Answer

B. Ausubel focuses on the Zone of Proximal Development, while Bruner stresses the importance of social interaction.

Answer

C. Ausubel promotes learning through problem-solving and scaffolding, while Bruner prioritizes assimilation and accommodation.

Answer

D. Ausubel believes learning should always be rote, whereas Bruner insists on symbolic representation as the sole mode of learning.

Question 4

IBC (Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code) was passed in:

Accepted Answer

2016 — IBC 2016 unified debtor-creditor resolution. Created IBBI (Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India) and NCLT. Major reform for cleaning up bad loans.

Answer

2014

Answer

2015

Answer

2017

Question 5

During a microteaching session, a teacher uses various techniques such as changing voice modulation, moving around the classroom, using different gestures, and pausing strategically. Which microteaching skill is the teacher primarily demonstrating?

Accepted Answer

B. Skill of Stimulus Variation — The Skill of Stimulus Variation involves changing the teacher's behavior (e.g., movement, gestures, voice modulation) and teaching aids to maintain student attention and engagement throughout the lesson. The described actions directly correspond to the components of this skill. Reinforcement focuses on encouraging student responses, explaining on clarifying concepts, and illustrating on providing concrete examples.

Answer

A. Skill of Reinforcement

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C. Skill of Explaining

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D. Skill of Illustrating with Examples

Question 6

One word substitute for 'to join the majority':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

die — 'To join the majority' is an idiom meaning 'to die'.‌​‍

Answer

climb

Answer

agree

Answer

support

Question 7

Synonym of RAIL (verb):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Complain bitterly — Complain bitterly.‌​‍

Answer

Ignore

Answer

Accept

Answer

Praise

Question 8

Two events A and B independent iff:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

P(A∩B) = P(A)·P(B) — Equivalently P(A|B) = P(A). Mutually exclusive ≠ independent.‌​‍

Answer

P(A|B) = 0

Answer

P(A∪B) = 1

Answer

P(A∩B) = 0

Question 9

Synonym of PROSAIC:

Accepted Answer

Dull — Commonplace, unimaginative.

Answer

Poetic

Answer

Exciting

Answer

Beautiful

Question 10

Kerala gets rainfall from: (1) SW Monsoon end May–September (2) NE Monsoon (3) SW Monsoon was observed by Hippalus (~45 CE)‌​‍

Accepted Answer

All are true — Kerala receives both monsoons; the SW Monsoon timing and Hippalus's role are historically documented.‌​‍

Answer

Only 1 is true

Answer

Only 2 is true

Answer

Only 3 is true

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #550