Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #731

Question 1

In a constructivist classroom, a teacher uses a jigsaw activity where each student becomes an expert on a subtopic and teaches it to peers. Which phase of the 5E model does this activity support?

Accepted Answer

C. Elaborate — The 'Elaborate' phase involves extending learning by applying knowledge to new contexts, such as peer teaching in a jigsaw activity. 'Explain' (A) involves clarifying ideas, 'Explore' (B) involves hands-on activities, and 'Evaluate' (D) involves assessing understanding.

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A. Explain

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B. Explore

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D. Evaluate

Question 2

Kerala airports total:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

4 international — TVM, CIAL, Calicut, Kannur — 4 international.‌​‍

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2

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6

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3

Question 3

Kerala produces ___ % of India's rubber:

Accepted Answer

90% — Over 90% of India's natural rubber.

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40%

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60%

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70%

Question 4

A Malayalam teacher wants to assess students' comprehension of a short story in the classroom. Which assessment method would provide the most comprehensive understanding of their learning?

Accepted Answer

B. A written summary followed by a group discussion — A written summary followed by a group discussion (Option B) evaluates both individual understanding (written summary) and collaborative learning (discussion), providing a deeper insight into comprehension. A quiz (A) or fill-in-the-blank (C) tests surface-level knowledge, while a timed reading test (D) may not assess higher-order skills like analysis or interpretation.

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A. A single multiple-choice quiz on the story's plot

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C. A fill-in-the-blank exercise on key vocabulary

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D. A timed reading test with comprehension questions

Question 5

Synonym of RESOLUTE:

Accepted Answer

Determined — Firm.

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Weak

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Wavering

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Unsure

Question 6

Soft Power concept was introduced by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Joseph Nye (1990) — Nye: soft power = ability to achieve goals through attraction (culture, values, policies) rather than coercion (hard power).‌​‍

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Francis Fukuyama

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Edward Said

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Henry Kissinger

Question 7

The Guruvayur Satyagraha began on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1 November 1931 — Launched 1 November 1931 under K. Kelappan and Mannath Padmanabhan.‌​‍

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17 November 1942

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12 November 1936

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30 March 1924

Question 8

Panama Canal connects:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Atlantic and Pacific — Atlantic - Pacific Ocean.‌​‍

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Pacific and Indian

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Red and Med

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Atlantic and Indian

Question 9

'End of History' thesis was by:

Accepted Answer

Fukuyama — Francis Fukuyama's 'The End of History?' (1989 essay, 1992 book): liberal democracy + capitalism as final form of human government.

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Huntington

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Kissinger

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Brzezinski

Question 10

A teacher in a government school in Kerala notices that a 9-year-old student, despite being in Class 4, struggles significantly with basic reading and arithmetic. The teacher is considering detaining the student. According to the provisions of the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009 (as amended), what is the most appropriate action the teacher should take regarding this student's academic progress?

Accepted Answer

C. Provide continuous and comprehensive evaluation, identify specific learning gaps, and offer individualized remedial support within the school to ensure progression. — The RTE Act, even after amendments allowing detention at certain stages (Class 5 & 8), strongly emphasizes continuous assessment and providing intensive remedial support to ensure every child achieves age-appropriate learning outcomes. The primary goal is to support the child's progression within the mainstream system through targeted interventions, not to detain them or transfer them out immediately. Promoting without intervention is against the spirit of quality education.

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A. Detain the student in Class 4 to ensure foundational skills are mastered before promotion to the next grade.

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B. Promote the student to Class 5 without intervention, assuming they will catch up with peer support.

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D. Recommend the student be transferred to an alternative educational institution for children with learning difficulties.

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #731