Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #42

Question 1

The antonym of 'AFFLUENT' is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Poor — Affluent = wealthy. Poor is its antonym.‌​‍

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Rich

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Happy

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Sad

Question 2

During a quiet reading activity, a teacher notices two students whispering and giggling at the back of the classroom. Which of the following is the most appropriate initial response to manage this minor disruption without interrupting the entire class?

Accepted Answer

C. Moving closer to the students and making eye contact with a calm expression. — Moving closer (proximity control) and making eye contact are non-verbal cues that effectively address minor misbehavior without disrupting the entire class or escalating the situation. Publicly scolding or assigning detention immediately are overreactions for a minor initial disruption, while ignoring it might allow the behavior to escalate.

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A. Immediately stopping the class and publicly scolding the students.

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B. Ignoring the behavior completely, hoping it will stop on its own.

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D. Assigning both students a detention slip without any prior warning.

Question 3

Which of the following was a key objective of the People's Plan Campaign (PPC) implemented in Kerala during the 1990s, aimed at promoting decentralisation in local governance?

Accepted Answer

B. To ensure active participation of citizens in planning and decision-making at the local level through Gram Sabhas and ward committees. — The People's Plan Campaign (PPC) was launched in Kerala to decentralise planning by involving local communities in identifying and prioritising development needs through institutions like Gram Sabhas and ward committees. Option B correctly reflects this participatory approach. Options A, C, and D contradict the core principles of decentralisation and community participation promoted by the PPC.

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A. To centralise all development funds under the state government for equitable distribution.

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C. To restrict development activities to technocratic experts to enhance efficiency in project execution.

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D. To merge multiple districts into larger administrative units to reduce governance complexity.

Question 4

Pangong Tso:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ladakh — Shared with China.‌​‍

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AP

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HP

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Sikkim

Question 5

Synonym of INNOCUOUS:

Accepted Answer

Harmless — Not harmful.

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Harmful

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Dangerous

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Bad

Question 6

Which state has the largest forest cover area in India?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Madhya Pradesh — Madhya Pradesh has the largest forest cover area in India, followed by Arunachal Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.‌​‍

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Arunachal Pradesh

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Maharashtra

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Chhattisgarh

Question 7

Net ATP yield in aerobic respiration of 1 glucose (eukaryote):

Accepted Answer

~30-32 — Glycolysis: 2 ATP; Krebs: 2 ATP; Oxidative phosphorylation: ~26-28. Old textbook figure 38.

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2

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4

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100

Question 8

The concept of DPSP was borrowed from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ireland — Directive Principles were borrowed from the Irish Constitution.‌​‍

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UK

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USA

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France

Question 9

Kerala's martial art Kalari:

Accepted Answer

Oldest martial art — Ancient.

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New

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Medieval only

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Modern

Question 10

A teacher using the CLT approach wants students to practice asking for directions in a real-life scenario. Which activity would best align with this goal?

Accepted Answer

C. Role-playing a situation where students ask and give directions in pairs — CLT emphasizes authentic, interactive communication. Role-playing a real-life scenario (e.g., asking for directions) aligns with this goal by providing meaningful practice. Worksheets, memorization, and writing paragraphs are less interactive and context-bound.

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A. Completing a worksheet on prepositions of place

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B. Memorizing a dialogue about giving directions

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D. Writing a paragraph on how to reach a landmark

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #42