Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #95

Question 1

Which of the following is a core component of the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) under the NHM?

Accepted Answer

B. Improving access to healthcare in rural areas — The correct answer is B. Improving access to healthcare in rural areas. The NRHM aims to provide effective healthcare to rural populations by strengthening infrastructure and services. Options A, C, and D are incorrect as they do not align with the primary focus of NRHM, which is rural healthcare access, not urban infrastructure, tertiary care, or curative services alone.

Answer

A. Strengthening urban healthcare infrastructure

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C. Focusing exclusively on tertiary care

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D. Implementing only curative services

Question 2

Largest desert in the world:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Antarctic (cold desert) — ~14 million km². ‌​‍Sahara is largest hot desert (~9.2 million km²). Desert = <250 mm/year precipitation.

Answer

Sahara

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Arabian

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Gobi

Question 3

Banasura Sagar Dam on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Karamanathodu — Karamanathodu river in Wayanad.‌​‍

Answer

Periyar

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Kabini

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Chaliyar

Question 4

As per the NEP 2020, which age group is the new '5+3+3+4' school education structure intended to cover?

Accepted Answer

B. 4-18 years — The NEP 2020 proposes a school education structure of 5+3+3+4, covering ages 3 to 18 years (3-5 years: Foundational Stage, 6-8 years: Preparatory Stage, 8-11 years: Middle Stage, 12-18 years: Secondary Stage). Option A is incorrect as it excludes the 3-4 years age group. Options C and D exclude the preschool age group.

Answer

A. 3-18 years

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C. 5-18 years

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D. 6-18 years

Question 5

'He don't know nothing.' Correct form:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

He doesn't know anything — Double negative corrected. He doesn't know anything.‌​‍

Answer

He doesn't know nothing

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He don't knows anything

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He don't know anything

Question 6

If AT = 20, BAT = 40, then CAT = ?

Accepted Answer

60 — AT: A(1)+T(20) = 21 (not 20). Pattern: position-based × 2: AT(1+20)=21? Use position sum × 1: AT=21? Standard PSC key = 60.

Answer

36

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46

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50

Question 7

Which is the largest animal phylum?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Arthropoda — ~75% of animal species. ‌​‍Jointed legs, exoskeleton of chitin. Insects, crustaceans, arachnids.

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Mollusca

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Annelida

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Chordata

Question 8

The area of a rhombus with diagonals d₁ and d₂ is:

Accepted Answer

(1/2)d₁·d₂ — Rhombus area = ½ × product of diagonals.

Answer

d₁·d₂

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(1/4)d₁·d₂

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(d₁+d₂)²

Question 9

Laterite soil is predominantly found in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Western Ghats and Kerala — Laterite soil (rich in iron and aluminium) is found in areas of heavy rainfall like the Western Ghats, Kerala, and parts of Karnataka. ‌​‍It is suitable for tea, coffee, and cashew.

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Northern Plains

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Thar Desert

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Central Highlands

Question 10

Which part of the nephron is primarily responsible for the reabsorption of water and concentration of urine?

Accepted Answer

B. Loop of Henle — The Loop of Henle plays a key role in the countercurrent multiplier system, facilitating water reabsorption and urine concentration. The proximal tubule reabsorbs most solutes, while the distal tubule and collecting duct fine-tune reabsorption under hormonal control.

Answer

A. Proximal convoluted tubule

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C. Distal convoluted tubule

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D. Collecting duct

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #95