Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #579

Question 1

The synonym of 'ENORMOUS' is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Huge — Enormous = very large, immense, huge.‌​‍

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Tiny

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Average

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Normal

Question 2

A school principal in a government high school in Kozhikode district observes a decline in academic performance and seeks guidance on improving instructional practices and ensuring adherence to educational standards. Which of the following officers is primarily responsible for the academic supervision and administrative oversight of high schools at the district level?

Accepted Answer

B. District Educational Officer (DEO) — The District Educational Officer (DEO) is the primary authority at the district level responsible for the academic supervision, administration, and financial control of high schools and higher secondary schools. The Assistant Educational Officer (AEO) primarily oversees primary and upper primary schools. The Deputy Director of Education (DDE) is a higher district-level officer who oversees the DEOs and AEOs, but the DEO is directly responsible for high schools. A Block Project Officer is generally associated with specific project implementations, not general academic oversight.

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A. Assistant Educational Officer (AEO)

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C. Deputy Director of Education (DDE)

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D. Block Project Officer (BPO)

Question 3

Munnar is in which district:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Idukki — Munnar hill station is in Idukki district.‌​‍

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Ernakulam

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Palakkad

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Thrissur

Question 4

The Rig Veda was written in which language?

Accepted Answer

Sanskrit — The Rig Veda was composed in Vedic Sanskrit, the earliest form of Sanskrit language.

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Pali

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Prakrit

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Tamil

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (SCPCR) under the RTE Act in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

D. Directly enrolling children in government schools if private schools deny admission — While SCPCR monitors RTE implementation, investigates complaints, and may conduct inspections, it does NOT have the authority to directly enroll children in schools. Enrollment is handled by the local authorities or school managements. Distractor C is plausible as inspections are a key function, while D is incorrect as direct enrollment is outside SCPCR's mandate.

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A. Monitoring the implementation of RTE provisions in schools

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B. Investigating complaints related to denial of admission under RTE

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C. Conducting surprise inspections of schools to verify RTE compliance

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a primary advantage of using multimedia in classroom teaching?

Accepted Answer

C. Reduces the need for teacher-student interaction — Multimedia aids enhance learning by engaging multiple senses, but they do not reduce the need for teacher-student interaction; rather, effective teaching often requires active teacher facilitation. Distractors A, B, and D are valid benefits, while C misrepresents the role of multimedia.

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A. Enhances visual and auditory learning experiences

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B. Facilitates interactive and self-paced learning

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D. Supports differentiated instruction for diverse learners

Question 7

Dehradun city is located in a:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Dun — Dehradun lies in the Doon Valley (a 'dun') between Shiwaliks and Lesser Himalayas.‌​‍

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Phumdi

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Marg

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Bugyal

Question 8

Loo:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Hot wind NW — Hot dry wind in NW India summer.‌​‍

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Cyclone

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Cold wind

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Monsoon

Question 9

Which of the following awards is specifically instituted by the Government of Kerala to recognize and honor outstanding teachers for their exemplary contributions to the field of education in the state?

Accepted Answer

C. Gurushreshta Puraskaram — The Gurushreshta Puraskaram is the official State Teacher's Award given by the Government of Kerala to outstanding educators. The J.C. Daniel Award is for lifetime achievement in Malayalam cinema, Vayalar Award and Ezhuthachan Puraskaram are prominent literary awards in Malayalam.

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A. J.C. Daniel Award

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B. Vayalar Award

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D. Ezhuthachan Puraskaram

Question 10

A teacher notices that a student frequently disrupts the class by talking during lessons. What is the most appropriate first step in addressing this issue?

Accepted Answer

B. Privately discuss the issue with the student and set clear expectations for future behavior — Addressing behavioral issues privately (Option B) ensures the student feels respected while understanding the consequences of their actions. Immediate public punishment (Option C) can humiliate the student, while ignoring the issue (Option D) may normalize disruptions. Sending the student out (Option A) disrupts learning and isolates them.

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A. Immediately send the student out of the class to reflect on their behavior

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C. Publicly reprimand the student in front of the class to deter others from similar behavior

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D. Ignore the behavior initially to see if it subsides on its own

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #579