Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #698

Question 1

Reserpine, an indole alkaloid known for its antihypertensive and sedative properties, is primarily obtained from which of the following plant sources?

Accepted Answer

C. Rauwolfia serpentina — Reserpine is a key alkaloid isolated from the roots of Rauwolfia serpentina, commonly known as Sarpagandha. Cinchona yields quinine, Papaver somniferum yields opium alkaloids like morphine, and Strychnos nux-vomica yields strychnine and brucine.

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A. Cinchona succirubra

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B. Papaver somniferum

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D. Strychnos nux-vomica

Question 2

In a classroom utilizing the 5E instructional model, particularly during the 'Explore' and 'Elaborate' phases, what is the most appropriate role for the teacher?

Accepted Answer

B. Acting as a facilitator, guiding student inquiry, and posing probing questions. — In constructivist models like 5E, the teacher shifts from a lecturer to a facilitator. During 'Explore' and 'Elaborate', the teacher's role is to guide students as they investigate and apply concepts, encouraging independent thinking and problem-solving through questions rather than providing direct answers. Options A, C, and D represent more traditional, teacher-centered roles.

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A. Delivering explicit instructions and correct answers.

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C. Primarily evaluating student performance through summative assessments.

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D. Maintaining strict control over all student activities to ensure conformity.

Question 3

A patient recently diagnosed with a terminal illness insists that the diagnosis is incorrect and refuses to discuss treatment options, believing the doctors have made a mistake. Which defense mechanism is this patient primarily exhibiting?

Accepted Answer

C. Denial — Denial is a defense mechanism where an individual refuses to accept reality or a fact, acting as if a painful event, thought, or feeling did not exist. Repression involves unconsciously blocking unacceptable thoughts or memories. Projection is attributing one's own unacceptable thoughts or feelings to another person. Rationalization involves attempting to justify unacceptable behaviours or feelings with logical, but often false, reasons.

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A. Repression

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B. Projection

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D. Rationalization

Question 4

Which Kerala lake is the deepest freshwater lake in the state?

Accepted Answer

Sasthamkotta — Sasthamkotta Lake in Kollam is the largest freshwater lake in Kerala and one of the deepest.

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Vembanad

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Ashtamudi

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Manasarovar

Question 5

World's largest milk producer:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

India — India — White Revolution.‌​‍

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Brazil

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China

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USA

Question 6

CM West Bengal:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mamata Banerjee — Mamata Banerjee (TMC).‌​‍

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Biman

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Abhishek

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Suvendu

Question 7

Puntanam Namboodiri:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Jnanappana — Jnanappana.‌​‍

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Mahabharat

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Ramayanam

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Kilippattu

Question 8

India-Bhutan border:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

699 km — 699 km.‌​‍

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1500 km

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1000 km

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300 km

Question 9

Loka Kerala Sabha comprises:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Legislators + expatriates abroad + expatriates in other states — Loka Kerala Sabha brings together Kerala legislators, parliamentarians and Keralite expatriates globally and across India.‌​‍

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Only expatriates abroad

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Legislators + expatriates in other states

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Legislators from Kerala + elected expatriates abroad

Question 10

What does hyperbole mean?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Deliberate exaggeration — E.g., 'I've told you a million times'. ‌​‍Opposite: litotes (understatement via negation).

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Understatement

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Literal

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Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #698