Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #25

Question 1

Which of the following is a major challenge faced by the agricultural economy in Kerala, contributing to its declining share in the state's GSDP?

Accepted Answer

B. Fragmented landholdings and high labor costs — Fragmented landholdings and high labor costs are critical issues in Kerala's agriculture, hindering mechanization and productivity. While cash crops are significant, their over-reliance is more a symptom than the primary challenge. Excessive subsidies and corporate dominance are not primary concerns in Kerala's agricultural landscape.

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A. Over-reliance on cash crops like rubber and coconut

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C. Excessive government subsidies leading to inefficiencies

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D. Dominance of large corporate farms in the sector

Question 2

Idukki Dam on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Periyar — Periyar River.‌​‍

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Pamba

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Chaliyar

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Bharathapuzha

Question 3

IIT Palakkad:

Accepted Answer

2015 — 2015.

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2008

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2019

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2020

Question 4

The National Education Policy 2020 strongly advocates for mother tongue/local language as the medium of instruction. Up to which grade level is this ideally recommended?

Accepted Answer

C. Grade 5 — The NEP 2020 recommends that the medium of instruction until at least Grade 5, but preferably till Grade 8 and beyond, should be the home language/mother tongue/local language/regional language. This policy aims to improve learning outcomes and make education more accessible and engaging for young children. Options A, B, and D are incorrect as the policy explicitly states 'at least till Grade 5'.

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A. Grade 2

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B. Grade 3

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D. Grade 8

Question 5

Saddle Peak in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Andaman — North Andaman — highest in A&N.‌​‍

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Nicobar

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Lakshadweep

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Mainland

Question 6

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is crucial for understanding global climate change. Which of the following actions is NOT a primary function of the IPCC?

Accepted Answer

B. Developing specific policy recommendations for national governments to reduce emissions. — The IPCC's role is to assess and synthesize scientific information related to climate change, its impacts, and potential response options. It provides policy-relevant information to governments but explicitly refrains from prescribing specific policies or making recommendations to individual nations, as policy decisions are the prerogative of sovereign states. Options A, C, and D accurately describe core functions of the IPCC's assessment process.

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A. Providing comprehensive assessments of the scientific basis of climate change.

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C. Assessing the impacts of climate change and options for adaptation and mitigation.

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D. Reviewing and synthesizing thousands of peer-reviewed scientific publications.

Question 7

Which of the following was the primary reason for the Travancore-Kochi merger in 1949 that led to the formation of the Travancore-Cochin State?

Accepted Answer

A. Economic integration to address post-independence financial challenges — The merger of Travancore and Cochin in 1949 was primarily driven by economic integration to address financial instability and administrative efficiency in the post-independence period. Option B is incorrect as the British had already left India by 1949. Option C refers to a later period (1956), and Option D pertains to the formation of Kerala State, not the initial merger.

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B. Political pressure from the British to consolidate princely states

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C. The recommendations of the States Reorganisation Commission (1956)

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D. The demand for linguistic reorganization based on Malayalam-speaking regions

Question 8

The Samagra Shiksha Kerala (SSK) is an integrated scheme for school education in the state. What is a key distinguishing feature of SSK compared to earlier fragmented schemes like Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) and Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA)?

Accepted Answer

B. SSK offers an integrated approach covering school education from pre-primary to higher secondary levels. — Samagra Shiksha Kerala (SSK) integrates the previously separate schemes of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA), and Teacher Education (TE). Its key distinguishing feature is providing a holistic and integrated approach to school education, covering all levels from pre-primary to higher secondary, ensuring continuity and coherence in educational planning and implementation. The other options describe either limited aspects, specific sub-initiatives, or incorrect objectives of SSK.

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A. SSK exclusively focuses on providing free digital devices to all students in public schools.

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C. SSK is solely responsible for establishing new residential schools for gifted students.

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D. SSK primarily aims to privatize certain aspects of public education for better efficiency.

Question 9

Kaikottikkali:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Dance by women around lamp — Traditional women's dance during Onam.‌​‍

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Men only

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Couples

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Solo

Question 10

Largest gulf:

Accepted Answer

Gulf of Mexico — Gulf of Mexico.

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Persian Gulf

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Bengal

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Thailand

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #25