Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #749

Question 1

What is E. Sreedharan famously known as?‌​‍

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Metro Man of India — 'Metro Man' — led Konkan Railway, Delhi Metro.‌​‍

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Literature

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Film

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Politics

Question 2

Which of the following is a key recommendation of the NEP 2020 regarding the teaching of mother tongue or local language in schools?

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A. It should be mandatory till Grade 5, with flexibility thereafter. — The NEP 2020 emphasizes multilingualism and suggests that the medium of instruction should be the mother tongue or local language up to Grade 5, with flexibility for continuation beyond. It does not mandate sole use of local languages or phase out mother tongue instruction prematurely.

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B. It should be the sole medium of instruction in all government schools.

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C. It should be completely phased out in favor of English.

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D. It should be introduced only at the university level.

Question 3

The idiom 'cost an arm and a leg' means:‌​‍

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Very expensive — 'Cost an arm and a leg' = cost a lot of money.‌​‍

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Painful

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Free

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Amputation

Question 4

lim(x→0) sin x / x =

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1 — Fundamental limit. Used to derive derivatives of trig. Proof via squeeze theorem.

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0

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∞

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Undefined

Question 5

Synonym of SPURIOUS:

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False — Not genuine.

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Genuine

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Real

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Authentic

Question 6

PM WANI scheme is related to:‌​‍

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Public Wi-Fi access — PM WANI (Wi-Fi Access Network Interface) aims to set up public Wi-Fi hotspots across India through small entrepreneurs.‌​‍

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Water distribution

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Animal welfare

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Women empowerment

Question 7

A newly hired employee quickly observes the unwritten rules and social dynamics of her new workplace. She efficiently learns how to navigate office politics, identifies key influential figures, and adapts her communication style to suit different colleagues, leading to rapid integration and success in her role. According to Sternberg's Triarchic Theory of Intelligence, which aspect of intelligence is this employee primarily demonstrating?

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C. Contextual (Practical) Intelligence. — Sternberg's Contextual (Practical) intelligence, often referred to as 'street smarts,' involves the ability to adapt to, shape, or select environments. The employee's capacity to quickly understand and navigate the social and political landscape of the workplace, and adapt her behavior accordingly, is a prime example of practical intelligence. Componential intelligence focuses on analytical problem-solving, and experiential intelligence deals with novelty and insight, neither of which are the primary focus of this scenario.

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A. Componential (Analytical) Intelligence.

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B. Experiential (Creative) Intelligence.

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D. Abstract Intelligence.

Question 8

Mica is mainly produced in which Indian state?

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Rajasthan — Rajasthan is the leading producer of mica in India, particularly from the Bhilwara and Ajmer districts.

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Bihar

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Andhra Pradesh

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Jharkhand

Question 9

Mohan Bhagwat position:‌​‍

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RSS Sarsanghchalak — RSS chief.‌​‍

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VHP

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BJP

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None

Question 10

In a science class following constructivist principles, a teacher introduces a new topic on ecosystems by asking students to share their experiences visiting forests or local ponds and discussing what they observed. What is the primary purpose of this activity from a constructivist perspective?

Accepted Answer

B. To activate students' prior knowledge and engage them in the topic. — Activating prior knowledge is a crucial step in constructivist learning, as new knowledge is built upon existing understanding. This engagement phase helps students connect new concepts to their personal experiences, making learning more meaningful and facilitating the construction of new knowledge rather than just testing recall or direct instruction.

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A. To assess students' memorization of ecological terms.

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C. To directly provide students with the correct definitions of ecosystems.

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D. To prepare students for a standardized test on environmental science.

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #749