Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #557

Question 1

Idukki Dam is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Arch dam — Idukki — double curvature arch dam on Periyar.‌​‍

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Earthen dam

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Gravity dam

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Rockfill

Question 2

Antonym of DIRTY:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Clean — Dirty ↔ clean.‌​‍

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Dusty

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Messy

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Filthy

Question 3

A teacher regularly uses quick quizzes, observation during group work, and informal feedback sessions during a unit to help students understand where they are struggling and to adjust her teaching methods. This approach primarily exemplifies which type of assessment?

Accepted Answer

C. Formative assessment — Formative assessment is designed to monitor student learning during instruction and provide ongoing feedback that can be used by instructors to improve their teaching and by students to improve their learning. Quick quizzes, observation, and informal feedback are all characteristic tools for formative assessment, aiming for continuous improvement rather than final judgment. Summative assessment is given at the end, diagnostic is before instruction, and norm-referenced compares to a group.

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A. Summative assessment

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B. Diagnostic assessment

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D. Norm-referenced assessment

Question 4

A key emphasis of the NEP 2020 is promoting multidisciplinary education and flexibility for students. Which of the following mechanisms is explicitly proposed to facilitate this in higher education?

Accepted Answer

B. The introduction of multiple entry and exit points in undergraduate courses. — The NEP 2020 introduces multiple entry and exit points, allowing students to leave a program with appropriate certification (e.g., certificate after 1 year, diploma after 2 years, degree after 3 years) and re-join later. This provides unprecedented flexibility, encouraging multidisciplinary studies without the fear of dropping out permanently. Options A, C, and D are either contrary to the policy's intent or not primary mechanisms for achieving this flexibility.

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A. Strict specialization in a single academic discipline from undergraduate level.

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C. Compulsory study of two foreign languages for all university students.

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D. Abolition of all private universities to ensure uniform standards.

Question 5

Part of speech of 'beautifully' in 'She sings beautifully':

Accepted Answer

Adverb — Modifies the verb 'sings' → adverb of manner.

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Noun

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Adjective

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Verb

Question 6

Internet users India (approx):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

850+ million — ~850M users.‌​‍

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500M

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1 billion+

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2 billion

Question 7

A doctor who treats diseases of the ear, nose and throat is called:

Accepted Answer

ENT specialist / Otolaryngologist — Otolaryngologist (ENT) treats Ear, Nose and Throat disorders.

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Paediatrician

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Cardiologist

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Dermatologist

Question 8

Cochin capital was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Thrissur — Thrissur was Cochin's capital.‌​‍

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Kochi

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Ernakulam

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Mattancherry

Question 9

Kerala literacy rate:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

93.91% — 93.91% (Census 2011) — highest in India.‌​‍

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85%

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90%

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97%

Question 10

Robin always seemed such a ___ boy.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Responsible — Adjective 'responsible' modifying 'boy'.‌​‍

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Responsed

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Response

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Responsing

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #557