Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #12

Question 1

Synonym of INTRANSIGENT:

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Stubborn — Unwilling to compromise.

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Flexible

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Yielding

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Open

Question 2

Synonym of PERSPICACIOUS:‌​‍

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Perceptive — Shrewd.‌​‍

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Slow

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Blind

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Dull

Question 3

Meaning of 'perseverance':‌​‍

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Persistent effort despite difficulties — Perseverance is a virtue of staying the course.‌​‍

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Giving up

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Hurrying

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Lying

Question 4

'Koimpidaran' (Koyimpada Nair) is a character of which ritual art form?

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Pateni — Pateni is a ritual art form of northern Kerala featuring the Koimpidaran character.

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Ninabali

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Mudiyattu

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Chimmanakkali

Question 5

One word for 'a person who does not eat meat':

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Vegetarian — Vegetarian: does not eat meat/fish. Vegan: no animal products at all.

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Carnivore

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Gourmet

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Vegan

Question 6

Change to a question: 'He has finished his homework.'

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Has he finished his homework? — Present perfect → invert auxiliary 'has' with subject.

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Does he finish his homework?

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Is he finishing his homework?

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Did he finish his homework?

Question 7

The largest district in Kerala by area is:‌​‍

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Idukki — Idukki is the largest district in Kerala by area (~4,479 sq km). ‌​‍It is also home to the Idukki Arch Dam and Anamudi peak.

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Kannur

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Wayanad

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Palakkad

Question 8

Cotton is called:‌​‍

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White gold — White Gold.‌​‍

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Golden fibre

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Silver fibre

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Green gold

Question 9

In the context of democratic decentralisation in Kerala, which of the following best describes the most distinctive feature of the People's Plan Campaign (PPC) launched in 1996?

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B. Direct and extensive participation of ordinary citizens, through Gram Sabhas and Ward Sabhas, in identifying local needs and formulating development plans. — The People's Plan Campaign (PPC) in Kerala was revolutionary for its emphasis on direct citizen participation. Its most distinctive feature was the active involvement of ordinary citizens, through Gram Sabhas and Ward Sabhas, in identifying local needs and formulating development plans, thereby democratizing the planning process from the grassroots. While financial devolution (Option A) was a crucial enabling factor, it was the participatory planning process that truly defined the uniqueness of the PPC. Option C describes institutional reforms mandated by constitutional amendments, not the spe

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A. The mandatory reservation of 40% of the state's plan funds for local self-government institutions (LSGIs).

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C. The establishment of independent State Election Commissions and State Finance Commissions to oversee local body elections and finances.

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D. The complete autonomy granted to LSGIs in revenue generation and allocation without state government oversight.

Question 10

Satpura range between:

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Narmada and Tapti — Between Narmada (N) and Tapti (S).

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Ganga and Yamuna

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Krishna and Godavari

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Chambal and Betwa

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #12