Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #852

Question 1

The Roman Republic was founded in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

509 BCE — Rome founded 753 BCE (traditional), kingdom → Republic 509 BCE (overthrow of Tarquin) → Empire 27 BCE (Augustus).‌​‍

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27 BCE

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753 BCE

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44 BCE

Question 2

Which of the following physiological changes is most directly responsible for the increase in heart rate during moderate-intensity exercise?

Accepted Answer

B. Increased sympathetic nervous system activity and decreased parasympathetic tone — During moderate-intensity exercise, the sympathetic nervous system is activated, increasing heart rate by releasing norepinephrine, while parasympathetic (vagal) tone decreases. Baroreceptors are inhibited due to increased cardiac output, not stimulated. ANP and ADH are not primary regulators of heart rate in this context.

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A. Decreased arterial blood pressure stimulating baroreceptors

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C. Release of atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) from the heart

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D. Enhanced production of vasopressin (ADH) by the posterior pituitary

Question 3

A patient is kept NPO (nil per os) for an elective surgical procedure scheduled for the next morning. Which primary metabolic process will be immediately activated to maintain stable blood glucose levels in the fasting state?

Accepted Answer

C. Glycogenolysis — Glycogenolysis is the breakdown of stored glycogen in the liver to release glucose into the bloodstream, which is the primary mechanism for maintaining blood glucose during short-term fasting. Glycolysis breaks down glucose, glycogenesis stores glucose, and lipogenesis converts excess glucose into fat.

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A. Glycolysis

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B. Glycogenesis

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D. Lipogenesis

Question 4

'Chenganoorathi' belongs to which Kerala narrative tradition?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Thekkan Pattu — Chenganoorathi is a famed hero of Thekkan Pattu (southern ballads).‌​‍

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Thottam Pattu

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Idanadan Pattu

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Vadakkan Pattu

Question 5

A teacher conducts a 6-minute microteaching session on 'Explaining a Science Concept' and receives feedback that students struggled with understanding the concept. What should be the NEXT step for the teacher?

Accepted Answer

B. Focus on improving clarity and simplification of the concept in the next session — The feedback indicates a need to refine the teaching skill itself (clarity and simplification), not just extend the session duration. Skipping feedback or changing the topic avoids addressing the core issue.

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A. Increase the duration of the next microteaching session to 15 minutes

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C. Skip the feedback session to save time

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D. Change the topic entirely for the next session

Question 6

1 KB =:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1024 bytes — 1024 bytes (2¹⁰).‌​‍

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1000 bytes

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512 bytes

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2048 bytes

Question 7

During the feedback session of a microteaching cycle, a supervisor provides specific, actionable suggestions to a trainee on how to improve their 'Questioning' skill. What is the primary purpose of this type of feedback in microteaching?

Accepted Answer

B. To identify areas for improvement and guide the trainee in re-planning the lesson. — The primary purpose of feedback in microteaching is formative; it aims to provide constructive criticism to help the trainee identify weaknesses and strengths in their performance. This feedback is crucial for guiding the trainee in re-planning and subsequently re-teaching the lesson more effectively, leading to skill refinement rather than summative assessment or comparison.

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A. To evaluate the trainee's overall teaching aptitude for final assessment.

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C. To compare the trainee's performance with other trainees in the group.

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D. To ensure strict adherence to a pre-defined script for the micro-lesson.

Question 8

First Indian to win Nobel in Literature:

Accepted Answer

Rabindranath Tagore (1913) — For Gitanjali (Song Offerings). Composed national anthems of India, Bangladesh. Founded Santiniketan (Visva-Bharati).

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Gandhi

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Nehru

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Tagore father

Question 9

The Southwest Monsoon contributes approximately what percentage of India's total annual rainfall?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

75% — The Southwest Monsoon (June-September) contributes about 75% of India's total annual rainfall, making it the most important season for Indian agriculture.‌​‍

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50%

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65%

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90%

Question 10

India cyclone season:

Accepted Answer

Apr-May pre-monsoon and Oct-Dec post — Two seasons.

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Only monsoon

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Only winter

Answer

Year-round

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #852