Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #77

Question 1

Cricket World Cup 2023 was held in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

India — India hosted the 2023 Cricket World Cup. Australia won the final against India.‌​‍

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England

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Australia

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South Africa

Question 2

Which of the following statements most accurately reflects a key limitation of purely income or consumption-based poverty lines in comprehensively understanding poverty in a developing country like India?

Accepted Answer

B. They fail to capture the multi-dimensional nature of deprivation, such as lack of access to healthcare, education, and sanitation. — Purely income or consumption-based poverty lines, while useful, often overlook non-monetary aspects of deprivation. The Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) was developed precisely to address this limitation by incorporating indicators related to health, education, and living standards, providing a more holistic view of poverty. Options A, C, and D describe other challenges or characteristics, but B highlights the fundamental conceptual limitation of these traditional measures in capturing the full spectrum of deprivation.

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A. They tend to overestimate poverty due to underreporting of informal sector earnings.

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C. They are susceptible to rapid fluctuations in market prices, making comparisons over time difficult.

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D. They do not account for regional disparities in cost of living, leading to inaccurate state-level poverty estimates.

Question 3

The idiom 'break the ice' means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

To start a conversation in a social situation — Common idiom for initiating dialogue with strangers.‌​‍

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To shatter glass

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To cool down

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To be rude

Question 4

A die is rolled. Probability of getting a multiple of 3 is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1/3 — Multiples of 3 in {1..6}: {3, 6} = 2 outcomes; P = 2/6 = 1/3.‌​‍

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2/3

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1/6

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1/2

Question 5

Kerala Sabari Rail — planned:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Angamaly-Erumeli — Sabari Rail project (proposed).‌​‍

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TVM-Kannur

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None

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Kochi-TVM

Question 6

'The news ___ bad':

Accepted Answer

is — News is uncountable, singular.

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are

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were

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have been

Question 7

India-Bangladesh border:

Accepted Answer

4,096 km — Longest — 4,096 km.

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2,000 km

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3,000 km

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5,000 km

Question 8

The economic reforms introduced in India in 1991 marked a significant paradigm shift from the earlier state-led development model. What was the most profound change in the Indian state's approach to economic management post-1991?

Accepted Answer

B. The state's role transitioned from being a dominant producer and controller to primarily acting as a facilitator and regulator of economic activity. — The 1991 economic reforms fundamentally changed the state's role from a central planner and dominant producer to a facilitator and regulator. This involved reducing licensing, opening up sectors to private investment, and integrating India more with the global economy, allowing market forces a greater role while the state focused on creating an enabling environment. Options A, C, and D misrepresent the extent or direction of these reforms.

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A. The state completely withdrew from all economic sectors, privatizing every public sector undertaking.

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C. The government significantly increased its direct allocation of resources to heavy industries to achieve rapid industrialization.

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D. The focus shifted entirely towards agrarian development, with industrial growth being de-emphasized to prioritize rural upliftment.

Question 9

In a learning environment, extrinsic motivators like grades or rewards are most effective when used to initially engage students in a new task. Which motivational theory supports this approach?

Accepted Answer

B. Cognitive evaluation theory — Cognitive evaluation theory explains how extrinsic rewards can initially motivate learners by providing external regulation, though prolonged use may undermine intrinsic motivation. Self-determination theory (Option A) emphasizes intrinsic motivation, Maslow's hierarchy (Option C) focuses on needs, and expectancy-value theory (Option D) relates to perceived success and value.

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A. Self-determination theory

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C. Maslow's hierarchy of needs

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D. Expectancy-value theory

Question 10

Kudumbashree is a programme for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Women empowerment — Kudumbashree (1998) = Kerala's women empowerment and poverty eradication programme.‌​‍

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Education

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Road building

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Agriculture

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #77