Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #877

Question 1

A school receives a child with locomotor disability who uses a wheelchair. Under the RPwD Act 2016, which infrastructure modification is mandatory?

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A. Installing a ramp at the main entrance and accessible toilet facilities — The RPwD Act 2016 (Section 44-46) mandates universal accessibility in public buildings, including ramps and accessible toilets. While ground-floor classrooms (D) or peer support (C) may be helpful, the primary requirement is physical accessibility (A). Separate classrooms (B) are not mandated unless space constraints exist.

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B. Providing a separate classroom on the ground floor

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C. Assigning a peer buddy to assist the child in moving between classes

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D. Conducting all classes in the ground floor to avoid stairs

Question 2

The Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) aims to provide safe and adequate drinking water through individual household tap connections to all rural households by 2024. What is a defining characteristic of JJM's implementation strategy that distinguishes it from previous water supply programs?

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B. A community-led approach where local village communities are empowered to plan, implement, manage, and maintain their water supply systems. — The Jal Jeevan Mission adopts a highly decentralized, community-led approach, empowering local communities (particularly Pani Samitis/Village Water and Sanitation Committees) to play a crucial role in the planning, implementation, management, operation, and maintenance of their water supply systems. Options A, C, and D describe approaches that are contrary to JJM's core principles of decentralization, rural focus, and community ownership.

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A. Exclusive reliance on advanced centralized water treatment plants and large-scale infrastructure projects.

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C. Prioritizing urban areas first, with rural areas to be covered in the second phase after 2024.

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D. Complete privatization of water supply operations to ensure efficiency and reduce government expenditure.

Question 3

Synonym of FASTIDIOUS:

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Meticulous — Attentive to detail.

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Careless

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Slow

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Rough

Question 4

Muzhappilangad drive-in beach:

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Kannur — Kannur district — drivable beach.

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Kozhikode

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Kochi

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Kasaragod

Question 5

The place of origin of the river Valapattanam is:

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Brahmagiri forest — Valapattanam (Baliapatam) river originates in Brahmagiri forests, Coorg/Wayanad.

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Eringal hills

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Thattamalai

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Balappooney hills

Question 6

The Wagon Tragedy during the Malabar Rebellion involved:‌​‍

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~100 prisoners suffocating in a sealed goods train from Tirur — November 1921 — 100+ rebels packed into a goods wagon from Tirur; more than half died of suffocation.‌​‍

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A steam engine explosion

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British naval attack

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A famine

Question 7

*Aconitum napellus* is indicated for sudden, violent onset of complaints, typically after exposure to cold, dry winds, accompanied by great fear and restlessness. Where would one typically find *Aconitum napellus* growing naturally?

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C. Mountainous regions and moist woodlands of temperate zones — The correct answer is C. *Aconitum napellus*, also known as Monk's Hood, is typically found growing in mountainous regions and moist woodlands of temperate zones in Europe and Asia. It thrives in cooler, damp environments, unlike the extreme conditions of tropical, desert, or coastal areas.

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A. Tropical rainforests with high humidity

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B. Arid desert regions

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D. Coastal saline marshes

Question 8

A teacher observes that a student consistently performs well in a particular subject and spends extra time on related projects, even without the promise of rewards or high grades. The student expresses genuine enjoyment and curiosity about the subject matter. This behavior is primarily indicative of:

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B. Intrinsic motivation, arising from inherent interest and satisfaction. — The correct answer is B. Intrinsic motivation is characterized by engaging in an activity for its inherent satisfaction, enjoyment, or interest, as described in the scenario. Options A and D are examples of extrinsic motivators, which are external to the task itself, while C (amotivation) implies a lack of motivation altogether, which contradicts the student's behavior.

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A. Extrinsic motivation, driven by future career prospects.

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C. Amotivation, as there are no clear external incentives.

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D. Compliance, due to peer pressure and classroom norms.

Question 9

The primary purpose of a classroom teacher engaging in action research is to:

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C. Systematically investigate and improve their own teaching practices and student learning within their specific classroom context. — Action research is practitioner-led and aims for immediate, context-specific improvement in teaching and learning. Its focus is on the teacher's own practice and students, rather than generating universal theories or publishing for a wider academic audience. Comparing performance is an evaluation activity, not the core purpose of improving practice itself through research.

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A. Publish findings in high-impact educational journals.

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B. Develop universal educational theories applicable across diverse settings.

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D. Compare their students' academic performance against district-wide benchmarks.

Question 10

Considering the industrial production and applications of polyethylene, which of the following statements correctly distinguishes between Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE) and High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)?

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C. LDPE is produced via high-pressure free radical polymerization, leading to a highly branched molecular structure that results in lower density and greater flexibility, making it suitable for plastic films and squeeze bottles. In contrast, HDPE is synthesized using Ziegler-Natta or Phillips catalysts under lower pressure, yielding a more linear structure, higher density, and greater rigidity, ideal for milk jugs and pipes. — Option C accurately describes the differences. LDPE's highly branched structure, a result of high-pressure free radical polymerization, prevents close packing, leading to its lower density and flexibility, making it ideal for films. HDPE, produced with catalysts under lower pressure, has a more linear structure, allowing for denser packing, which results in higher rigidity and strength, suitable for items like milk jugs and pipes. Options A and B incorrectly swap the structural characteristics, production methods, and applications of LDPE and HDPE. Option D is incorrect because both LDPE and H

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A. LDPE is formed under low pressure and temperature using Ziegler-Natta catalysts, resulting in a linear structure ideal for rigid pipes, while HDPE is produced via high-pressure processes, leading to branched structures suitable for flexible films.

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B. HDPE is characterized by a high degree of branching in its polymer chains, making it less dense and more flexible for applications like plastic bags, whereas LDPE possesses a more linear structure, lending itself to rigid containers.

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D. Both LDPE and HDPE are homopolymers of propene, but their differing densities arise from varying degrees of cross-linking, with LDPE having more cross-links for flexible applications and HDPE having fewer for rigid applications.

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #877