Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #695

Question 1

A newborn at 1 minute of life has a heart rate of 90 bpm, weak cry, some flexion of extremities, and a pink body with blue extremities. What is the APGAR score for this newborn?

Accepted Answer

C. 6 — APGAR scoring: Heart rate (1 for <100), respiratory effort (1 for weak cry), muscle tone (1 for some flexion), reflex irritability (not mentioned, assumed 0), color (1 for acrocyanosis). Total = 1+1+1+0+1 = 4. Wait, correction: reflex irritability is not assessed here, but typically if cry is present, it implies reflex response. Re-evaluating: HR=1, RR=1, Tone=1, Reflex=1 (cry), Color=1. Total=5. However, based on standard interpretation, the correct APGAR is 5.

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A. 4

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B. 5

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D. 7

Question 2

Choose the correct form: 'Neither the teacher nor the students ___ aware.'‌​‍

Accepted Answer

were — With 'neither/nor', verb agrees with the nearer subject ('students' — plural).‌​‍

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is

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was

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are

Question 3

World's largest bird statue is built in Jatayu Nature Park. ‌​‍In which place of Kerala?

Accepted Answer

Chadayamangalam — Jatayu Earth's Center at Chadayamangalam, Kollam — features world's largest bird sculpture.‌​‍

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Kothamangalam

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Kaipamangalam

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Chennamangalam

Question 4

A language teacher is using a method where students listen to dialogues, repeat sentences, and practice substitution drills extensively. The focus is on habit formation and error avoidance through immediate correction. This teaching approach is characteristic of which language teaching method?

Accepted Answer

C. Audio-lingual Method (ALM) — The Audio-lingual Method (ALM) relies heavily on habit formation through repetition, memorization of dialogues, and pattern drills. It focuses primarily on listening and speaking skills, aiming to prevent errors through strict control and immediate correction, aligning with the described practices. CLT, Grammar-Translation, and TBLT have different core principles and classroom activities.

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A. Communicative Language Teaching (CLT)

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B. Grammar-Translation Method

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D. Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT)

Question 5

Antonym of MANY:

Accepted Answer

Few — Many ↔ few.

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Several

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Numerous

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Plenty

Question 6

Antonym of HEAVY:

Accepted Answer

Light — Heavy ↔ light.

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Bulky

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Massive

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Weighty

Question 7

When was the Swachh Bharat Mission launched?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2014 — Launched 2 October 2014 by PM Modi.‌​‍

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2015

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2013

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2016

Question 8

A psychologist administers an IQ test to a child and finds a high score in logical-mathematical reasoning but a low score in interpersonal skills. If the psychologist applies Gardner's MI theory to interpret these scores, what is the MOST appropriate conclusion?

Accepted Answer

B. The child has strong logical intelligence but weak social intelligence, indicating a need for targeted interventions. — Gardner's MI theory allows for high performance in one intelligence (e.g., logical-mathematical) while another (e.g., interpersonal) may be weaker. The psychologist would conclude that the child excels in logical reasoning but may struggle socially, requiring interventions to develop interpersonal skills. Option A misapplies Spearman's 'g' factor, while Option C incorrectly dismisses the test's validity. Option D conflates interpersonal skills with emotional intelligence, which Gardner treats as a distinct domain.

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A. The child has a low overall IQ and may need special education.

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C. The IQ test is invalid because it does not measure all forms of intelligence.

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D. The child's low interpersonal score suggests a deficit in emotional intelligence.

Question 9

Largest circulation Malayalam daily:

Accepted Answer

Malayala Manorama — Malayala Manorama.

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Mathrubhumi

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Deshabhimani

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Madhyamam

Question 10

Art 368:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Amendment procedure — Procedure for Constitutional Amendment.‌​‍

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Emergency

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Citizenship

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Panchayat

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #695