Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #863

Question 1

Keralapanineeyam, the definitive Malayalam grammar, was written by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

A.R. Raja Raja Varma — A.R. ‌​‍Raja Raja Varma wrote Keralapanineeyam, modelled after Panini's Sanskrit grammar. He is called 'Kerala Panini'.

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Thunchaththu Ezhuthachan

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Hermann Gundert

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Kumaranasan

Question 2

Which type of evaluation in CCE Kerala model is designed to assess students' 'Learning Outcomes' in a summative manner after completing a term?

Accepted Answer

B. Summative evaluation conducted to assign grades in final examination — Summative evaluations (e.g., term-end exams) test learning outcomes after instruction. Formative evaluations (e.g., term activities) provide ongoing feedback. Teacher-centred evaluations focus on delivery, not outcomes.

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A. Formative evaluation conducted during classroom activities

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C. Teacher-centred evaluation focusing on student attendance

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D. Continuous evaluation conducted as a district-level programme

Question 3

Fill in the blank: 'The sun ___ in the east every morning.'‌​‍

Accepted Answer

rises — Simple present (universal truth); third-person singular subject → 'rises'.‌​‍

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rise

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rose

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rising

Question 4

'Neither Ram ___ Shyam came':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

nor — Neither...nor (correlative).‌​‍

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and

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or

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but

Question 5

EWS reservation (10%) was introduced by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

103rd Amendment — 103rd Amendment (2019) introduced 10% reservation for Economically Weaker Sections.‌​‍

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99th Amendment

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101st Amendment

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104th Amendment

Question 6

The coastal town in Kerala renowned for its laterite cliffs and beach is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Varkala — Varkala is famous for its distinctive laterite cliff (Varkala Formation) adjacent to the Arabian Sea. ‌​‍The cliff is a geological monument recognized by the National Trust.

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Kovalam

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Alappuzha

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Kollam

Question 7

Which district is known as the 'Gateway to Kerala'?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Palakkad — Palakkad, with the Palakkad Gap in the Western Ghats, serves as the natural gateway to Kerala from Tamil Nadu.‌​‍

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Wayanad

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Thrissur

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Kasaragod

Question 8

This is ___ boy that once brought ___ dog to class.

Accepted Answer

the, a — 'the boy' (specific) and 'a dog' (non-specific, first mention).

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a, the

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a, a

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the, the

Question 9

A student consistently scores high marks in diverse subjects like Mathematics, English literature, and Physics, demonstrating a strong underlying cognitive ability across these areas. According to Charles Spearman's theory of intelligence, this consistent high performance is best explained by the presence of a strong:

Accepted Answer

B. General factor (g-factor) — Spearman's theory posits a 'g-factor' (general intelligence) that underlies performance across various cognitive tasks, and 's-factors' (specific intelligence) unique to particular tasks. The student's consistent high performance across diverse subjects indicates a strong general cognitive ability, which is the g-factor. Specific factors would account for variations in performance on individual tasks, not overall consistency.

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A. Specific factor (s-factor)

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C. Multiple intelligences

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D. Practical intelligence

Question 10

The Chipko Movement was led by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sunderlal Bahuguna — Sunderlal Bahuguna and Chandi Prasad Bhatt led the Chipko Movement (1973) in Uttarakhand.‌​‍

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Medha Patkar

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Anna Hazare

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Baba Amte

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #863