Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #752

Question 1

An English teacher observes students' participation in a debate, notes their arguments, and provides verbal feedback on their speaking skills for improvement in subsequent debates. This approach is an example of:

Accepted Answer

B. Formative assessment, as it provides ongoing feedback for learning. — Formative assessment involves ongoing monitoring of student learning to provide timely feedback and adjust instruction. Observing debates and giving verbal feedback directly supports improvement during the learning process. Summative assessment evaluates learning at the end, diagnostic identifies initial gaps, and norm-referenced compares performance to a group.

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A. Summative assessment, as it judges performance.

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C. Diagnostic assessment, as it identifies prior knowledge.

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D. Norm-referenced assessment, as it compares students.

Question 2

Deepika (oldest running Malayalam):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1887 — Nasrani Deepika 1887 — oldest Malayalam paper still running.‌​‍

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1920

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1947

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1900

Question 3

Which theorist proposed the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD)?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Lev Vygotsky — Lev Vygotsky introduced ZPD — the gap between what a learner can do alone and with guidance.‌​‍

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Sigmund Freud

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Jean Piaget

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B.F. Skinner

Question 4

Change to passive voice: 'The cat killed the rat.'‌​‍

Accepted Answer

The rat was killed by the cat — Object becomes subject; verb → was + past participle + by + agent.‌​‍

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The rat kills the cat

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The cat was killed by the rat

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The rat killed the cat

Question 5

While globally lauded for its achievements, the Kerala Model of Development currently faces several critical sustainability challenges. Among the options below, which represents the most significant and pressing long-term challenge to its continued success?

Accepted Answer

B. The escalating fiscal burden stemming from an aging population, high social security commitments, and limited avenues for revenue generation. — A major long-term challenge for the Kerala Model is the increasing fiscal strain. This is primarily caused by a rapidly aging population demanding more extensive social security and healthcare services, coupled with high existing social welfare expenditures, and a relatively limited industrial base to generate sufficient state revenue, making it challenging to sustain the high level of public services.

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A. A significant decline in the quality and reach of public education and healthcare services due to underfunding.

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C. Persistent political instability and frequent changes in government hindering long-term policy implementation.

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D. A complete reversal of land reform policies, leading to increased agrarian distress and landlessness.

Question 6

The author of 'The Guide' and 'Swami and Friends' is:

Accepted Answer

R. K. Narayan — R. K. Narayan, master of the 'Malgudi' fictional town.

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Mulk Raj Anand

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Raja Rao

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Khushwant Singh

Question 7

Largest producer of rice:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

West Bengal — West Bengal.‌​‍

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UP

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Andhra Pradesh

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Punjab

Question 8

Pick out the interjection: 'Hurrah! We won the match.'‌​‍

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Hurrah — Interjections express emotion (Oh!, Wow!, Alas!, Hurrah!).‌​‍

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won

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match

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We

Question 9

Plural of 'mouse' (animal):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

mice — Mice.‌​‍

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mices

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mouses

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mouse

Question 10

'Kothikkallu' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Boundary stones between Kochi and Travancore kingdoms — Ko-thi = Kochi+Thiruvithamkoor; stones marked the erstwhile kingdom boundary.

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Ancient script carvings

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Temple foundations

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Memorial pillars

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #752