Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #714

Question 1

A teacher wants to implement Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) in an English classroom. Which of the following classroom practices would be most consistent with the core tenets of CLT?

Accepted Answer

B. Students work collaboratively on a project to design a travel itinerary for a foreign visitor, presenting their plan in English. — CLT emphasizes meaningful interaction and authentic language use to achieve communicative goals. Working collaboratively on a project like designing a travel itinerary requires students to use English for a real-world purpose, fostering communicative competence. Options A, C, and D represent other methodologies like Grammar-Translation, traditional grammar teaching, and Audio-lingualism, respectively.

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A. Students spend most of the class time translating literary texts from English to their mother tongue.

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C. The teacher presents grammar rules explicitly and then provides drills for students to practice sentence structures.

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D. Students memorize dialogues and perform them without deviation, focusing on perfect pronunciation.

Question 2

Which Indian state launched the first 'Mid-Day Meal Programme' in the country?

Accepted Answer

A. Tamil Nadu — Tamil Nadu pioneered the Mid-Day Meal Programme in 1925 under the leadership of Chief Minister K. Kamaraj. While Kerala and other states later adopted similar schemes, Tamil Nadu's initiative predates them. Gujarat and Maharashtra were not the first to implement this programme.

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B. Kerala

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C. Maharashtra

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D. Gujarat

Question 3

Kerala's diverse topography and climate contribute to various soil types, with laterite soils being prominent in many regions. From an agricultural perspective, which of the following accurately describes a characteristic challenge associated with laterite soils in Kerala and its underlying cause?

Accepted Answer

C. Poor nutrient retention and acidity, primarily due to intense leaching of soluble minerals under heavy rainfall and high temperatures. — Laterite soils in Kerala are formed under conditions of high temperature and heavy rainfall, which lead to intense leaching of soluble minerals and silica, leaving behind iron and aluminum oxides. This process results in soils that are generally acidic and poor in essential plant nutrients, posing a significant challenge for agriculture without proper management. Options A and B describe characteristics opposite to laterite soils, while D refers to a problem primarily affecting coastal alluvial soils.

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A. High fertility due to rich organic matter content, resulting from dense forest cover.

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B. Excellent water retention capacity, making them ideal for paddy cultivation without extensive irrigation.

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D. Susceptibility to severe salinity, caused by tidal incursions in coastal areas.

Question 4

Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi died fighting the British at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Gwalior (17 June 1858) — After loss of Jhansi, fought alongside Tatya Tope. ‌​‍Killed in battle near Kotah-ki-Serai, Gwalior. Hugh Rose called her 'the best and bravest of the rebel leaders.'

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Jhansi

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Kalpi

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Kanpur

Question 5

Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is led by:

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China and Russia — SCO founded 2001 by China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan. India + Pakistan joined 2017. Iran 2023. Eurasian security/economic cooperation.

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US and EU

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India alone

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Japan

Question 6

Largest state by area:‌​‍

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Rajasthan — Rajasthan (~342,239 sq km).‌​‍

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MP

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Maharashtra

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UP

Question 7

Who discovered the Edakkal Caves — reference: Wayanad petroglyphs dated to:

Accepted Answer

Bronze Age (~6000 BCE) — Edakkal rock engravings are associated with the Neolithic–Bronze Age transition.

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Harappan Phase

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Sangam Age

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Medieval period

Question 8

What is the antonym of 'predecessor'?

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successor — Predecessor (one who came before) ↔ Successor (one who comes after).

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descendant

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ancestor

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ascendant

Question 9

St Francis Church Kochi:‌​‍

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Oldest European church India — 1503 — first European church.‌​‍

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Modern

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Private

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Ruins

Question 10

Synonym of RESILIENT:‌​‍

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Able to recover — Resilient = able to withstand/recover.‌​‍

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Weak

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Rigid

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Fragile

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #714