Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #17

Question 1

Kerala is celebrated as the first Indian state to achieve total literacy. This remarkable feat is often attributed to a confluence of historical and social factors. Which of the following factors best represents the *earliest and foundational* influence on Kerala's path to widespread literacy?

Accepted Answer

C. Early efforts by Christian missionaries and progressive reforms by princely states. — The strong foundation for Kerala's literacy was laid by early Christian missionary schools and the progressive educational policies implemented by the princely states of Travancore and Cochin, long before India's independence. While post-independence policies and the RTE Act further boosted literacy, they built upon an already established educational culture, and private sector investment wasn't the primary foundational driver.

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A. Post-independence government policies promoting adult literacy missions.

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B. Significant private sector investment in educational infrastructure.

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D. The constitutional mandate of the Right to Education Act (2009).

Question 2

Leaders inspired by Sree Narayana Guru: (i) Dr. Palpu (ii) Kumaran Asan (iii) Nataraja Guru (iv) Nitya Chaitanya Yati

Accepted Answer

All four — All four drew inspiration from Sree Narayana Guru.

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Only (i & ii)

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Only (ii & iii)

Answer

Only (i, ii & iii)

Question 3

Choose the correct antonym for 'magnificent' in: That is a magnificent movie.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Small — 'Magnificent' (grand) vs 'Small' (not grand).‌​‍

Answer

Fantastic

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Gigantic

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Big

Question 4

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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Tagore father

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Jawaharlal Nehru

Question 5

Ratio 2:3. If total=50, larger share:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

30 — Total parts = 2 + 3 = 5. ‌​‍Each part = 50 ÷ 5 = 10. Larger share (3 parts) = 3 × 10 = 30.

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25

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20

Answer

35

Question 6

Kerala's organic farming hub:

Accepted Answer

Wayanad — Wayanad coffee, spices, some certified organic.

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Palakkad

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Idukki

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Kannur

Question 7

Which of the following Kerala government awards is considered the highest literary honor in Malayalam literature, recognizing an individual's overall contribution to the language and literature?

Accepted Answer

C. Ezhuthachan Puraskaram — The Ezhuthachan Puraskaram is the highest literary award instituted by the Kerala Government, recognizing an individual's overall and significant contribution to Malayalam literature. While the Vayalar Award and O. N. V. Literary Award are also prestigious literary honors, they are not the highest government award. The J. C. Daniel Award, on the other hand, is for lifetime achievement in Malayalam cinema.

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A. Vayalar Award

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B. O. N. V. Literary Award

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D. J. C. Daniel Award

Question 8

Who is regarded as the 'Joan of Arc of Kerala'?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Akkamma Cheriyan — Akkamma Cherian — Joan of Arc of Travancore for her role in 1938 freedom struggle.‌​‍

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Parvathi Nenmenimangalam

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Anna Chandi

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A.V. Kuttimalu Amma

Question 9

Highest mountain Europe:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Elbrus — Mt. Elbrus (5,642m).‌​‍

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Etna

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Matterhorn

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Mont Blanc

Question 10

Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau Kerala:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Statutory — State vigilance agency.‌​‍

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Administrative

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Political

Answer

None

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #17