Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #614

Question 1

Participant observation method in anthropology:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Researcher lives among the studied community (Malinowski in Trobriand Islands) — Malinowski 'Argonauts of the Western Pacific' (1922). ‌​‍Fieldwork central to anthropology. Ethnography primary output.

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Interview only

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Survey only

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Lab only

Question 2

Synonym of HYPOCRITE:‌​‍

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Pretender — One who pretends.‌​‍

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Honest

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Truthful

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Sincere person

Question 3

COVID-19 vaccines in India:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

All three and more — Covaxin, Covishield, Sputnik V, Corbevax, etc.‌​‍

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Covaxin, Covishield

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Only Covaxin

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Sputnik also

Question 4

Which of the following parts of the human brain is primarily responsible for coordinating voluntary movements, balance, and posture?

Accepted Answer

B. Cerebellum — The cerebellum, often called the 'little brain', plays a crucial role in motor control, coordinating voluntary movements such as posture, balance, coordination, and speech. The cerebrum is responsible for higher functions like thought and voluntary action, the medulla oblongata controls vital autonomic functions, and the thalamus acts as a relay station for sensory information.

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A. Cerebrum

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C. Medulla Oblongata

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D. Thalamus

Question 5

Alappuzha Beach Fest:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Annual cultural event — Annual fest.‌​‍

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Monthly

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Weekly

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Never

Question 6

Who was the founder of Ananda Maha Sabha?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Swami Sivayogi — Brahmananda Swami Sivayogi founded Ananda Maha Sabha (1918).‌​‍

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Dayananda Saraswati

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Raja Ram Mohan Roy

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Sree Narayana Guru

Question 7

A teacher notices students becoming restless and losing focus during a long lecture. To regain attention and manage the classroom effectively, what immediate strategy should the teacher employ?

Accepted Answer

D. Incorporate a short, interactive activity or a movement break. — When students become restless, incorporating a short, interactive activity or a movement break can effectively re-energize them and refocus their attention. This proactive adjustment prevents further disengagement and helps maintain a positive learning environment without resorting to negative or disruptive interventions.

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A. Continue the lecture, assuming students will eventually refocus.

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B. Assign individual written tasks to quiet them down.

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C. Publicly scold the most restless student to set an example.

Question 8

Synonym of REPLETE:‌​‍

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Full — Filled up.‌​‍

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Half

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Partial

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Empty

Question 9

The Crusades were fought from:‌​‍

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1095-1291 — First Crusade 1095 (Pope Urban II); Fall of Acre 1291 ended Christian holdings. ‌​‍Series of 9 Crusades over 200 years.

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1453-1522

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1337-1453

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1066-1200

Question 10

China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) was launched by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Xi Jinping (2013) — BRI (One Belt One Road) launched by Xi 2013. ‌​‍Ambitious infrastructure investments across Asia, Africa, Europe. India hasn't joined due to CPEC through PoK.

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Mao

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Hu Jintao

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Deng Xiaoping

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #614