Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #564

Question 1

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 proposes a new 5+3+3+4 curricular and pedagogical structure. Which of the following accurately represents the stages in this new structure?

Accepted Answer

A. Foundational, Preparatory, Middle, Secondary — The NEP 2020 introduces a 5+3+3+4 structure corresponding to the Foundational (3-8 years), Preparatory (8-11 years), Middle (11-14 years), and Secondary (14-18 years) stages. This new structure replaces the earlier 10+2 system, aiming for a more holistic and integrated learning approach from early childhood. Options B, C, and D use incorrect or outdated terminology for the stages as defined by NEP 2020.

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B. Early Childhood, Primary, Upper Primary, High School

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C. Pre-primary, Primary, Middle, Senior Secondary

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D. Foundational, Elementary, Secondary, Higher Secondary

Question 2

Which of the following best explains the phenomenon where two unrelated species independently evolve similar traits due to similar environmental pressures, such as the streamlined body shape of sharks (fish) and dolphins (mammals)?

Accepted Answer

A. Convergent evolution — Convergent evolution occurs when unrelated species evolve similar traits due to similar environmental pressures, as seen in sharks and dolphins. Divergent evolution involves related species evolving different traits from a common ancestor. Parallel evolution occurs when related species evolve similar traits independently, and co-evolution involves species evolving in response to each other, such as predators and prey.

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B. Divergent evolution

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C. Parallel evolution

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D. Co-evolution

Question 3

Longest chord:

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Diameter — Diameter.

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Radius

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Tangent

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Arc

Question 4

Psychology is scientific study of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Behavior and mental processes — Modern definition. ‌​‍Wilhelm Wundt (1879, Leipzig) established first psychology laboratory — marks birth of scientific psychology.

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Only emotion

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Only mind

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Only brain

Question 5

The sum of two supplementary angles is:

Accepted Answer

180° — Supplementary: two angles summing to 180°.

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90°

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120°

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270°

Question 6

Choose the meaning of the idiom 'to blaze a trail':‌​‍

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to initiate work — 'Blaze a trail' = pioneer, lead the way, initiate something new.‌​‍

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to be annoying

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to set fire

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to blow one's trumpet

Question 7

Lake Michigan in:‌​‍

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USA only — Entirely in USA (unique Great Lake).‌​‍

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US-Canada

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Canada

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Mexico

Question 8

During the process of respiration, where does the primary exchange of oxygen from the inhaled air into the blood, and carbon dioxide from the blood into the air, occur?

Accepted Answer

C. Alveoli — The alveoli are tiny air sacs in the lungs with very thin walls and a rich capillary network, making them the ideal site for efficient gas exchange between the air and the blood. The trachea, bronchi, and pharynx are part of the conducting airways, primarily involved in air transport.

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A. Trachea

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B. Bronchi

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D. Pharynx

Question 9

Détente refers to:‌​‍

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Easing of Cold War tensions (1970s) — SALT, arms control — Détente period (c. ‌​‍1967-79): SALT I (1972), SALT II, Helsinki Accords (1975), ping-pong diplomacy with China.

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Alliance

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War

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Trade war

Question 10

A group of wolves:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Pack — A pack of wolves.‌​‍

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Flock

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Herd

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School

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #564