Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #600

Question 1

Synonym of CANDID:

Accepted Answer

Frank/Honest — Candid = straightforward.

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Sweet

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Hidden

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Decorated

Question 2

Kannur known for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Theyyam — Theyyam homeland. St. Angelo Fort.‌​‍

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Tea

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Rubber

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Backwaters

Question 3

A teacher notices that a student frequently appears tired, irritable, and struggles to concentrate in class, often missing meals before school. According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which level of need should the teacher address first to support the student's learning?

Accepted Answer

C. Physiological Needs — Maslow's Hierarchy posits that basic needs must be met before individuals can progress to higher-level needs. Tiredness, irritability, and missed meals directly relate to Physiological Needs (e.g., sleep, food). Addressing these fundamental needs is crucial before the student can effectively engage in learning or fulfill higher needs like safety, esteem, or self-actualization.

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A. Safety Needs

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B. Esteem Needs

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D. Self-actualization Needs

Question 4

Which state receives rainfall from the Northeast Monsoon (October-November)?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Tamil Nadu — Tamil Nadu receives most of its rainfall from the Northeast (retreating) Monsoon in October-November, unlike most of India which depends on the Southwest Monsoon.‌​‍

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Kerala

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Punjab

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Rajasthan

Question 5

BRICS (original) members are:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa — BRIC term coined 2001 by Jim O'Neill (Goldman Sachs). ‌​‍BRIC became BRICS with South Africa's addition 2010. Expanded 2024 (UAE, Iran, Ethiopia, Egypt).

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Brazil, Russia, India, China

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India, UK, USA, Germany

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UK, US, France, China, Russia

Question 6

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 proposes a significant structural change in school education from the existing 10+2 system. What is the new pedagogical and curricular restructuring proposed?

Accepted Answer

A. 5+3+3+4 structure — NEP 2020 introduces a new 5+3+3+4 curricular and pedagogical structure. This corresponds to the Foundational Stage (3-8 years), Preparatory Stage (8-11 years), Middle Stage (11-14 years), and Secondary Stage (14-18 years). The other options represent incorrect combinations of this proposed structure.

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B. 3+5+3+4 structure

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C. 5+3+4+3 structure

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D. 4+3+3+5 structure

Question 7

Cube with side 3 cm painted. Cut into 1cm cubes. Total:

Accepted Answer

27 — 3³ = 27 small cubes.

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9

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18

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36

Question 8

A teacher designs a science lesson where students work in small groups to design and conduct experiments to test different hypotheses about plant growth, rather than simply reading a textbook chapter. This approach primarily aligns with which core principle of constructivism?

Accepted Answer

C. Learners actively construct their understanding through experience and reflection. — Constructivism emphasizes that learners are not empty vessels but active participants who build their own knowledge structures. By designing and conducting experiments, students are directly engaging with the content, experiencing it, and reflecting on their findings, which is the essence of active knowledge construction. Options A, B, and D represent opposing pedagogical views.

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A. Learning is a process of passive absorption of information.

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B. Knowledge is best transmitted through direct instruction from an expert.

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D. The primary goal of education is rote memorization of facts.

Question 9

People's Plan Campaign:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1996 — 1996, E.K. Nayanar government.‌​‍

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1993

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1999

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2002

Question 10

Gulf of Mannar between:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

India and Sri Lanka — SE India - SL.‌​‍

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Myanmar

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Bangladesh

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India Pakistan

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #600