Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #15

Question 1

Coconut tree is Kerala's:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

State tree — State tree.‌​‍

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State animal

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State flower

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State fish

Question 2

India assumed G20 presidency on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1 December 2022 — India assumed the G20 presidency on 1 December 2022, holding it until 30 November 2023.‌​‍

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1 January 2023

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15 August 2022

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1 November 2022

Question 3

The narrow stretch of land that connects peninsular India with northeastern states is called:

Accepted Answer

Siliguri Corridor — Siliguri Corridor (Chicken's Neck) — narrow strip in West Bengal connecting India to NE states.

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Sikkim Corridor

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Darjeeling Corridor

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Gangtok Corridor

Question 4

According to the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009, a child admitted to an elementary school is entitled to complete elementary education. What is a key provision related to academic progress and promotion under this Act for children up to Class 8?

Accepted Answer

B. No child admitted in a school shall be held back in any class or expelled from school till the completion of elementary education. — The RTE Act, 2009, originally stipulated a 'no detention policy' for children up to Class 8, meaning no child could be held back or expelled until the completion of elementary education. This provision aimed to reduce dropout rates and ensure continuous learning. Options A, C, and D contradict this fundamental 'no detention' principle of the original Act, which is a key aspect often tested.

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A. Schools are permitted to detain a child in the same class if their academic performance is consistently below average.

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C. Schools can conduct annual examinations and promote children based on their scores, with provisions for re-examination if they fail.

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D. Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) is mandatory, but schools retain the right to detain students who do not meet minimum proficiency levels.

Question 5

Kerala University of Health Sciences:

Accepted Answer

Thrissur — KUHS Thrissur.

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TVM

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Kozhikode

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Kochi

Question 6

Correctly punctuated sentence:

Accepted Answer

What's your name? — Interrogative + apostrophe in 'What's' (What is).

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Whats your name

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Whats your name.

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What's your name!

Question 7

Subglacial Lake Vostok in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Antarctica — Below Antarctic ice sheet.‌​‍

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Arctic

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Alps

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Himalayas

Question 8

Which Indian state consistently has the highest Human Development Index (HDI)?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kerala — Kerala consistently ranks highest among Indian states in HDI, owing to its high literacy rate, better health indicators, and social development.‌​‍

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Tamil Nadu

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Goa

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Karnataka

Question 9

Tropic of Capricorn passes through:

Accepted Answer

10+ countries — Multiple in S America, Africa, Australia.

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Only Australia

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Only S America

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1

Question 10

Which of the following is the primary mineral nutrient responsible for the green color of leaves and a key component of chlorophyll?

Accepted Answer

B. Magnesium — Magnesium is the central atom in the chlorophyll molecule, making it essential for photosynthesis and leaf greenness. Iron is involved in chlorophyll synthesis but not as a structural component. Calcium and potassium have roles in cell wall structure and enzyme activation, respectively, but are not directly linked to chlorophyll's green pigment.

Answer

A. Iron

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C. Calcium

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D. Potassium

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #15