Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #739

Question 1

Surface area of sphere r=7:

Accepted Answer

616 — 4πr²=4×22/7×49=616.

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308

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1232

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154

Question 2

Tropical deciduous/monsoon:

Accepted Answer

Most of India — Most widespread.

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Only NE

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Only Kerala

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Only Punjab

Question 3

When was the internet made available to the public in India?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

15 August 1995 — VSNL (Videsh Sanchar Nigam Limited) launched public internet service in India on 15 August 1995.‌​‍

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26 January 1995

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1 January 1996

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15 August 1997

Question 4

An adolescent student frequently engages in arguments about social justice issues, proposing complex solutions and debating ethical dilemmas with peers and teachers. This behavior primarily reflects the development of which cognitive ability?

Accepted Answer

C. Formal operational thought — Formal operational thought, characteristic of adolescence, allows for abstract thinking, hypothetical-deductive reasoning, and the ability to consider multiple perspectives and complex ethical issues. Concrete operational thought is limited to tangible objects, while preoperational thought is even earlier. Egocentrism is a different cognitive aspect related to self-focus, not the ability to debate complex issues.

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A. Concrete operational thought

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B. Egocentrism

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D. Preoperational thought

Question 5

Boundary demarcation line between India and Pakistan is known as:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Radcliffe Line — Radcliffe Line — drawn by Sir Cyril Radcliffe in 1947.‌​‍

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Line of Control

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Actual Line of Control

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Durand Line

Question 6

COP28 (2023) held in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

UAE — COP28 held in Dubai, UAE in December 2023.‌​‍

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Brazil

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India

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Egypt

Question 7

A high school counselor observes that many adolescents engage in impulsive, risky behaviors despite understanding the potential negative consequences. Which of the following best explains this phenomenon from a neurodevelopmental perspective?

Accepted Answer

B. The limbic system, associated with emotion and reward, matures earlier than the prefrontal cortex. — Neuroscientific research indicates that the limbic system, responsible for emotions, rewards, and impulsivity, develops and matures earlier in adolescence compared to the prefrontal cortex, which is responsible for executive functions like planning, impulse control, and risk assessment. This developmental imbalance can lead to a period where adolescents are more prone to impulsive and risky behaviors, as the emotional drive often overrides nascent rational control.

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A. Adolescents have fully developed prefrontal cortices, leading them to seek thrill.

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C. Hormonal imbalances in adolescence permanently impair rational decision-making.

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D. Adolescents are consciously choosing to ignore risks for social acceptance.

Question 8

The driest continent is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Antarctica — Antarctica is the driest continent (a polar desert with very low precipitation).‌​‍

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Africa

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Asia

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Australia

Question 9

NE monsoon period:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Oct-Dec — Retreating monsoon.‌​‍

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Jun-Sep

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Jan-Mar

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Apr-Jun

Question 10

The 5E Instructional Model (Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Evaluate) is widely considered to be aligned with constructivist learning theories. Which aspect of the 5E model most strongly reflects the constructivist idea that learners actively build their own understanding?

Accepted Answer

B. The emphasis on students conducting investigations and making observations in the 'Explore' phase. — The 'Explore' phase of the 5E model directly embodies constructivist principles by providing students with hands-on, active learning experiences where they can investigate, experiment, and construct their own understanding. While other phases contribute, active construction from direct interaction is most prominent here. The Explain phase is more teacher-directed, and Evaluate measures outcomes, while Engage sets the stage.

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A. The teacher's role in the 'Explain' phase to provide clear definitions.

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C. The use of formal assessments in the 'Evaluate' phase to measure knowledge retention.

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D. The initial 'Engage' phase focusing on capturing student interest.

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #739