Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #809

Question 1

Peninsula India shield:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Dharwar, Aravalli, Vindhyan — Oldest cratonic rocks.‌​‍

Answer

Only Vindhyan

Answer

Only Dharwar

Answer

Only Aravalli

Question 2

Sree Narayana Guru's famous slogan 'One Caste, One Religion, One God for Man' was first declared at which historic event?

Accepted Answer

C. Aruvippuram Installation (1888) — The slogan was proclaimed during the consecration of the Siva idol at Aruvippuram in 1888, marking a radical departure from caste-based idol worship. The Vaikom Satyagraha and Guruvayur Satyagraha occurred later, while the Sivagiri Pilgrimage was organized in 1928 but the slogan predates it.

Answer

A. Vaikom Satyagraha (1924)

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B. Sivagiri Pilgrimage (1928)

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D. Guruvayur Satyagraha (1931)

Question 3

A high school student consistently puts in extra effort in their science fair project, not because they expect a prize, but because they are genuinely fascinated by the scientific process and enjoy the challenge of experimentation. Their motivation is primarily:

Accepted Answer

C. Intrinsic, driven by personal interest and enjoyment. — The correct answer is C. The student's engagement stems from genuine fascination and enjoyment of the process, which are hallmarks of intrinsic motivation. Options A, B, and D all describe forms of extrinsic motivation, where the drive comes from external factors or internal pressures related to external outcomes, not from the inherent pleasure of the activity itself.

Answer

A. Extrinsic, as success in the fair could lead to recognition.

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B. Identified regulation, a form of extrinsic motivation.

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D. Introjected regulation, driven by guilt or obligation.

Question 4

Venice of the East:

Accepted Answer

Alappuzha — Alappuzha (Alleppey) — backwaters.

Answer

Kochi

Answer

Kollam

Answer

Kumarakom

Question 5

Thrissur Pooram held at:

Accepted Answer

All of these (as festival site) — Takes place at Vadakkunnathan; organized by Paramekkavu and Thiruvambady devaswoms.

Answer

Vadakkunnathan Temple

Answer

Paramekkavu

Answer

Thiruvambady

Question 6

Which district recorded the highest temperature of 40 degrees C in Kerala in April 2026?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Palakkad — Palakkad recorded 40 degrees C near Malampuzha Dam area, the highest in the state.‌​‍

Answer

Thrissur

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Kozhikode

Answer

Kollam

Question 7

India G20 presidency year:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2023 — Dec 2022 - Nov 2023. Summit Sep 2023 Delhi.‌​‍

Answer

2024

Answer

2022

Answer

2025

Question 8

D. P. Mukherji's work emphasized:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Marxism + Indian tradition (dialectical) — D. ‌​‍P. Mukherji — Marxist humanist approach, integrating Indian cultural heritage. ‌​‍Lucknow University.

Answer

Pure positivism

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Structuralism

Answer

Rational choice

Question 9

A school counselor notices a student who is often drowsy, irritable, and has difficulty concentrating due to inconsistent meals and insufficient sleep at home. According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which level of needs should the counselor prioritize addressing to help this student succeed academically?

Accepted Answer

D. Physiological needs — Physiological needs, such as food, water, and sleep, are the most basic and foundational level in Maslow's hierarchy. Until these essential survival needs are adequately met, it is extremely difficult for an individual to focus on or achieve higher-level needs like learning and academic success.

Answer

A. Esteem needs

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B. Love and belonging needs

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C. Self-actualization needs

Question 10

During a science lesson, a teacher asks students to predict what will happen if a plant is placed in a dark room for a week. This question aligns with which component of the 5E model?

Accepted Answer

A. Engage — The 'Engage' phase often begins with a thought-provoking question to stimulate curiosity, which is what the teacher is doing here. 'Explore' (B) involves active investigation, 'Explain' (C) involves clarifying concepts, and 'Evaluate' (D) involves assessing understanding.

Answer

B. Explore

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C. Explain

Answer

D. Evaluate

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #809