Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #711

Question 1

Under the recent NEP 2020 framework, which of the following is a key recommendation for the foundational stage of school education (ages 3-8) in Kerala’s public schools?

Accepted Answer

B. Focus on play-based and activity-based learning with no formal assessment until Grade 3 — NEP 2020 emphasizes foundational learning through play, discovery, and activity-based pedagogy for ages 3-8, delaying formal assessments until at least Grade 3. Option A is incorrect as formal exams are not recommended at this stage; Option C contradicts the policy’s emphasis on multilingualism; Option D overstates the role of mother tongue, which is prioritized but not enforced exclusively.

Answer

A. Introduction of formal examinations at the end of Grade 2 to assess foundational literacy and numeracy

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C. Mandatory transition to English-medium instruction from Grade 1 in all government schools

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D. Implementation of a standardized curriculum exclusively in the mother tongue for Grades 1-3

Question 2

Total utility is maximum when marginal utility is:

Accepted Answer

Zero — At peak of total utility curve, MU = 0. Beyond this, additional consumption reduces total utility (negative MU).

Answer

Maximum

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Negative

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Unit

Question 3

Largest producer of banana:

Accepted Answer

India — India.

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Philippines

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Ecuador

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Brazil

Question 4

A teacher notices that some students in her class struggle with abstract mathematical concepts, while others grasp them quickly. To address this disparity and provide differentiated instruction using technology, which approach would be most effective?

Accepted Answer

B. Using an educational app that offers adaptive learning paths and personalized feedback based on student performance. — An educational app offering adaptive learning paths and personalized feedback (Option B) is highly effective for differentiated instruction. It allows students to work at their own pace, receive targeted support, and progress through content tailored to their individual needs. Generic tutorials (A), whole-class discussions (C), or standard digital worksheets (D) do not effectively cater to individual learning differences and paces.

Answer

A. Providing all students with links to generic online math tutorials.

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C. Projecting complex math problems onto a screen for whole-class discussion.

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D. Assigning all students to complete a digital worksheet with standard problems.

Question 5

The assassin of Archduke Franz Ferdinand (1914) was:

Accepted Answer

Gavrilo Princip (Bosnian Serb) — Princip, of Young Bosnia group, shot Archduke in Sarajevo. Triggered alliance system to activate, leading to WWI.

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Vladimir Lenin

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Stalin

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Hitler

Question 6

It is better to ___ a good dictionary to find the exact meaning of the word.

Accepted Answer

look up — 'Look up' = consult a reference source.

Answer

look at

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look for

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look on

Question 7

Chhota Nagpur Plateau mineral-rich for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Coal, iron — Major mineral belt.‌​‍

Answer

Diamond only

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Oil

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Gold

Question 8

He is ___ honest man.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

an — 'An' before silent 'h' — honest is pronounced /ˈɒnɪst/ (vowel sound).‌​‍

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a

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the

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no article

Question 9

A kilobyte is defined in binary as:

Accepted Answer

1024 bytes — Traditional KB = 2¹⁰ = 1024 bytes (binary); SI kB = 1000 bytes.

Answer

1000 bytes

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1 million bytes

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8 bytes

Question 10

Which technique is most effective for maintaining student attention during a 45-minute lecture on a complex topic?

Accepted Answer

B. Using visual aids and asking periodic recall questions to check understanding — Using visual aids and periodic recall questions (Option B) actively engages students by breaking the lecture into manageable segments and reinforcing learning. Continuous lecturing (Option A) leads to cognitive overload, while phone use (Option C) and doodling (Option D) are distractions that reduce focus.

Answer

A. Delivering the entire lecture without pauses or breaks

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C. Allowing students to use their phones during the lecture to take notes

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D. Encouraging students to doodle as a way to stay engaged

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #711