Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #795

Question 1

Pazhassi Raja was the ruler of:

Accepted Answer

Kottayam (Malabar) — Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja — ruler of Kottayam (Malabar), fought British.

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Travancore

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Cochin

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Kozhikode

Question 2

Which product is formed when haloalkanes react with alcoholic KOH?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Alkene (E2 elimination) — Aqueous KOH gives alcohol (SN2). ‌​‍Saytzeff rule: more substituted alkene is major product.

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Ether

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Aldehyde

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Alcohol

Question 3

Govt Law College TVM:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Oldest in Kerala — Oldest.‌​‍

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Closed

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Newest

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Private

Question 4

NEP 2020 emphasizes the need for continuous professional development (CPD) for teachers. SCERT Kerala has also initiated various programs aligning with this. Which of the following is a key characteristic of the CPD modules envisioned by NEP for teachers, aiming to enhance their pedagogical skills?

Accepted Answer

B. A minimum of 50 hours of CPD per teacher per year, focusing on areas like experiential learning, ICT, and inclusive education. — NEP 2020 mandates a minimum of 50 hours of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) per teacher per year, with a focus on areas such as experiential learning, art-integrated learning, ICT, and inclusive education. This is aimed at keeping teachers updated with new pedagogies and subject content. Options A, C, and D describe scenarios that do not align with the comprehensive and continuous nature of CPD as outlined in NEP.

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A. Mandatory annual training of exactly 10 hours focused solely on administrative tasks.

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C. One-time certification program at the beginning of their career, with no further training required.

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D. Optional workshops offered only during summer vacations, without any specific learning outcomes.

Question 5

Largest producer of jute:

Accepted Answer

West Bengal — West Bengal.

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Assam

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Bihar

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Odisha

Question 6

Vagamon:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Idukki — Idukki.‌​‍

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Pathanamthitta

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Ernakulam

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Kottayam

Question 7

Who discovered the Edakkal Caves and its rock art in Wayanad?

Accepted Answer

Fawcett — F. Fawcett, a British police superintendent, documented Edakkal in 1890.

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Robert Bruce Foote

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Babington

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William Logan

Question 8

Sodium (Na+) is a crucial electrolyte in the human body. What is its primary role in maintaining cellular function and fluid balance?

Accepted Answer

C. Maintaining osmotic pressure and nerve impulse transmission. — Sodium is the primary extracellular cation and plays a critical role in maintaining osmotic pressure and fluid balance between cells and their surroundings. It is also essential for the generation and transmission of nerve impulses and muscle contraction. Oxygen transport is primarily by hemoglobin, blood clotting by platelets and coagulation factors, and genetic information storage by nucleic acids.

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A. Facilitating oxygen transport.

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B. Regulating blood clotting.

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D. Storing genetic information.

Question 9

An audio-lingual approach to teaching English primarily focuses on

Accepted Answer

B. Repetition and pattern drills to develop habit formation — The audio-lingual method is based on behaviorist principles, using drills and repetition to build automaticity in language use. It prioritizes listening and speaking over reading or abstract writing. Explicit grammar teaching is not a core feature of this method.

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A. Reading comprehension and literary analysis

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C. Writing essays on abstract topics

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D. Explicit teaching of grammar rules before practice

Question 10

V.T. Bhattathiripad led which movement?

Accepted Answer

Yogakshema Sabha — Yogakshema Sabha (1908) was the Namboodiri reform organisation V.T. led.

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Sadhujana Paripalana Sangham

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Nair Service Society

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Atmavidya Sangham

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #795