Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #667

Question 1

Which of the following is a social determinant of health that directly impacts the prevalence of malnutrition in children?

Accepted Answer

B. Lack of access to nutritious food due to poverty and poor distribution systems — Poverty and food insecurity (Option B) are key social determinants that directly affect child nutrition. While A, C, and D may contribute, they are not primary social determinants compared to socioeconomic factors.

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A. High birth rate in the community

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C. Increased use of junk food in urban areas

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D. Genetic predisposition to metabolic disorders

Question 2

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 recommends a transition from the traditional 10+2 school structure to a new pedagogical and curricular restructuring. What is the proposed new structure?

Accepted Answer

A. 5+3+3+4 — The NEP 2020 proposes a 5+3+3+4 structure, dividing school education into Foundational (5 years), Preparatory (3 years), Middle (3 years), and Secondary (4 years) stages. This redesign emphasizes flexibility, multidisciplinary learning, and early exposure to vocational education. Options B, C, and D do not align with the policy's recommended structure.

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B. 4+3+3+5

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C. 3+5+4+3

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D. 6+3+3+3

Question 3

In the context of the Kerala State Education Department, which of the following bodies is primarily responsible for the executive functions related to the administration of elementary and secondary education, including teacher appointments, transfers, and curriculum implementation monitoring at the school level?

Accepted Answer

B. Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI) — The Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI) is the primary executive arm responsible for the overall administration and supervision of elementary and secondary education in the state. This includes implementing government policies, managing teachers, and overseeing the functioning of schools. SCERT focuses on academic aspects like curriculum and teacher training, while SSA is a central scheme for holistic education.

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A. SCERT Kerala

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C. Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)

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D. Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan

Question 4

English Channel between:

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UK and France — Connects Atlantic - North Sea.

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UK and Ireland

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France and Spain

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UK and Netherlands

Question 5

A teacher in an inclusive classroom notices a student with dyslexia struggling with reading assignments. Which of the following strategies would be most appropriate to support this student's learning?

Accepted Answer

C. Offer alternative formats like audiobooks, allow extended time, and use visual aids alongside text. — Inclusive education requires adapting teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning needs. Providing alternative formats (audiobooks), allowing extended time, and using multimodal resources (visual aids) directly supports students with dyslexia in accessing the curriculum without isolating them or reducing academic expectations. Options A and B are counterproductive or overly restrictive, while D shifts responsibility away from the school.

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A. Ask the student to read aloud in front of the class more frequently to improve fluency.

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B. Provide only audio materials and exempt the student from all reading tasks.

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D. Suggest that the student's parents hire a private tutor for intensive remedial reading outside school hours.

Question 6

Aadhaar-linked DBT:

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Direct Benefit Transfer — Subsidies via Aadhaar.

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Direct Bank Transaction

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Data Based Transfer

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None

Question 7

A newborn baby at 1 minute of life has a heart rate of 98 bpm, a weak cry, some flexion of extremities, a pink body with blue extremities, and responds with a grimace to stimulation. What is the APGAR score for this infant?

Accepted Answer

A. 5 — The APGAR score is calculated based on five parameters. For this infant: Appearance (pink body, blue extremities/acrocyanosis) = 1 point; Pulse (HR 98 bpm) = 1 point; Grimace (grimace to stimulation) = 1 point; Activity (some flexion of extremities) = 1 point; Respiration (weak cry) = 1 point. Summing these points gives a total APGAR score of 5.

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B. 6

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C. 7

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D. 8

Question 8

Samata Sthal:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Jagjivan Ram — Babu Jagjivan Ram.‌​‍

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Bose

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Patel

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Ambedkar

Question 9

The 'Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan' (SSA) in Kerala is implemented under which of the following government initiatives?

Accepted Answer

A. Right to Education (RTE) Act — Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) is a flagship programme of the Government of India to implement the Right to Education (RTE) Act, ensuring free and compulsory education for children aged 6-14 years. Mid-day meals and RUSA are separate schemes, while the National Literacy Mission focuses on adult education.

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B. National Programme of Mid-Day Meals in Schools

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C. Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA)

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D. National Literacy Mission Authority

Question 10

Indirect: He said, 'I am busy.'‌​‍

Accepted Answer

He said that he was busy — Direct present → Indirect past: am→was. Pronouns change: I→he.‌​‍

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He said that he is busy

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He said that I am busy

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He said that I was busy

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #667