Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #61

Question 1

Peat soil location:‌​‍

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Kuttanad, Sundarbans — Waterlogged organic-rich.‌​‍

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Himachal

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Thar

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Punjab

Question 2

The term 'magical realism' was coined by art critic:

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Franz Roh (1925) — German critic Franz Roh introduced the term for post-expressionist art; later adopted for literature.

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Jorge Luis Borges

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Gabriel García Márquez

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Mario Vargas Llosa

Question 3

Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan was announced in:‌​‍

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May 2020 — PM Modi announced Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan (Self-Reliant India) on 12 May 2020 with a Rs 20 lakh crore package.‌​‍

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January 2021

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March 2020

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August 2020

Question 4

Aadhaar is a:‌​‍

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12-digit number — Aadhaar is a 12-digit unique identity number issued by UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India).‌​‍

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6-digit number

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10-digit number

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16-digit number

Question 5

Miller's magical number (STM capacity):

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7 ± 2 items — George Miller (1956). Chunking can expand effective capacity. Modern estimates ~4 ± 1 for working memory.

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3

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20

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100

Question 6

The cat ran away from her and disappeared ___ the hill.

Accepted Answer

over — 'Disappeared over the hill' — moving past the top.

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across

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above

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along

Question 7

A group of adolescents, despite knowing the risks, decide to engage in a minor act of vandalism to impress their peers. This scenario best illustrates which common aspect of adolescent social development?

Accepted Answer

C. Peer conformity — The act of engaging in risky behavior specifically to impress peers is a clear example of peer conformity, a powerful social influence during adolescence. Imaginary audience and personal fable are forms of adolescent egocentrism, while post-conventional moral reasoning would likely deter such behavior due to an understanding of universal ethical principles.

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A. Imaginary audience

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B. Personal fable

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D. Moral reasoning at the post-conventional level

Question 8

Maulana Abul Kalam Azad served as the first Education Minister of independent India. His tenure saw the initiation of several key educational reforms and institutions. Which of the following initiatives is most closely associated with his vision for a robust national education system?

Accepted Answer

B. Formation of the University Grants Commission (UGC) — Maulana Abul Kalam Azad was instrumental in the establishment of the University Grants Commission (UGC) in 1953, which was tasked with coordinating and maintaining standards of university education. While Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, NEP 2020, and the Mid-Day Meal Scheme are crucial educational initiatives, they were introduced much later than his tenure.

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A. Establishment of the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)

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C. Introduction of the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020

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D. Implementation of the Mid-Day Meal Scheme

Question 9

A student excels in solving mathematical problems but struggles with understanding social cues. According to Gardner's Multiple Intelligences Theory, which type of intelligence is most likely dominant for this student?

Accepted Answer

B. Logical-Mathematical Intelligence — Logical-Mathematical Intelligence involves reasoning, problem-solving, and logical thinking, which aligns with the student's strength in mathematics. Linguistic Intelligence relates to language skills, while Interpersonal Intelligence pertains to social interactions, and Intrapersonal Intelligence involves self-awareness. The student's struggles with social cues suggest weaker Interpersonal Intelligence, not the dominant one.

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A. Linguistic Intelligence

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C. Interpersonal Intelligence

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D. Intrapersonal Intelligence

Question 10

The Hirakud Dam is built on which river?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mahanadi — Hirakud Dam is on the Mahanadi River in Odisha. ‌​‍It is one of the longest dams in the world.

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Godavari

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Narmada

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Krishna

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #61