Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #775

Question 1

Self-financing colleges in Kerala:

Accepted Answer

Managed by private — Private unaided colleges.

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Govt

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Co-op

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Unknown

Question 2

Synonym of AMICABLE:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Friendly — Friendly.‌​‍

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Cold

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Strange

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Hostile

Question 3

The first Indian in space was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rakesh Sharma — Rakesh Sharma went to space on 3 April 1984 aboard Soviet Soyuz T-11.‌​‍

Answer

Kalpana Chawla

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Sunita Williams

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Abdul Kalam

Question 4

Higher-order derivative d²y/dx² is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

All of above — Second derivative. ‌​‍Positive: concave up; negative: concave down. Zero and changing sign: point of inflection.

Answer

Acceleration (in kinematics)

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Rate of change of rate

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Concavity indicator

Question 5

To foster a learning environment that supports students' intrinsic motivation, a teacher should prioritize strategies that enhance students' sense of autonomy, competence, and relatedness. Which of the following teacher actions primarily supports a student's sense of autonomy?

Accepted Answer

B. Allowing students to choose from a range of project topics and presentation methods. — The correct answer is B. Autonomy refers to a student's feeling of control and choice over their learning. Allowing students to choose topics or methods directly enhances their sense of autonomy. Option A relates to competence, C to relatedness, and D to both competence and positive reinforcement, but B is the most direct way to support autonomy.

Answer

A. Providing clear rubrics and consistent feedback on assignments.

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C. Organizing group activities that promote collaboration and peer support.

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D. Regularly praising students for their effort and improvement, not just their achievements.

Question 6

Synonym of MAGNANIMOUS:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Generous — Very generous.‌​‍

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Small

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Mean

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Petty

Question 7

Gautama Buddha attained enlightenment at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Bodh Gaya — Buddha attained enlightenment (Bodhi) under the Peepal tree at Bodh Gaya (Bihar). ‌​‍He was born at Lumbini, gave first sermon at Sarnath, and died at Kushinagar.

Answer

Lumbini

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Sarnath

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Kushinagar

Question 8

She is ___ colleague of mine.

Accepted Answer

a — 'A colleague' (consonant sound) — non-specific singular.

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an

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the

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one

Question 9

Marthanda Varma dedicated kingdom to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sree Padmanabha — Thrippadi Danam 1750 — kingdom dedicated to Padmanabha.‌​‍

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Ganapati

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Shiva

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Subrahmanya

Question 10

Collective noun for wolves:

Accepted Answer

Pack — A pack of wolves.

Answer

Flock

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Pride

Answer

School

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #775