Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #103

Question 1

Antonym of SAFE:

Accepted Answer

Dangerous — Safe ↔ dangerous.

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Secure

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Protected

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Unharmed

Question 2

Which preposition: 'He is good ___ mathematics.'

Accepted Answer

at — 'Good at' a skill/subject.

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in

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on

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for

Question 3

Margamkali by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Syrian Christians (St. Thomas tradition) — Kerala Syrian Christian folk dance.‌​‍

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Muslims

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Tribals

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Hindus

Question 4

Under the National Health Mission (NHM), which of the following is the primary objective of the 'Ayushman Bharat - Health and Wellness Centres' (AB-HWCs)?

Accepted Answer

B. To deliver comprehensive primary health care including maternal and child health, NCD care, and wellness activities — The AB-HWCs under NHM aim to transform existing sub-centres into comprehensive primary care facilities by providing services like maternal and child health, non-communicable disease management, and wellness activities. Options C and D are incorrect as they refer to higher-level services or campaigns, while A is incorrect as tertiary care is not the primary focus of HWCs.

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A. To provide tertiary care services for non-communicable diseases

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C. To serve as referral centres for district hospitals

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D. To conduct national immunization campaigns

Question 5

'At the eleventh hour' means:‌​‍

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At the last possible moment — At the eleventh hour = at the very last minute, just in time.‌​‍

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At 11 AM

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Very early

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During lunch

Question 6

The COP28 UN Climate Change Conference was hosted by which city?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Dubai (UAE) — COP28 was held in Dubai, UAE, 30 November – 12 December 2023.‌​‍

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Bengaluru

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Mumbai

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Delhi

Question 7

The capital of Australia is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Canberra — Canberra is the capital of Australia, not Sydney (most populous) or Melbourne. ‌​‍This is a frequently tested capital city trap.

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Sydney

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Melbourne

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Perth

Question 8

To develop students' empathy, promote self-reflection, and encourage an understanding of diverse human experiences and life choices, a teacher decides to introduce a literary form that presents real-life events and perspectives. Which of the following literary forms would be most suitable for this pedagogical goal?

Accepted Answer

C. Autobiographical narratives — Autobiographical narratives provide firsthand accounts of individuals' lives, allowing students to develop empathy by stepping into another's shoes, promoting self-reflection on personal values, and fostering an understanding of diverse human experiences and the choices people make. Science fiction novels primarily stimulate imagination and critical thinking about hypothetical futures. Epic poems focus on heroic narratives and cultural mythology. Propaganda pamphlets aim to persuade rather than foster nuanced empathy or self-reflection.

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A. Science fiction novels

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B. Epic poems

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D. Propaganda pamphlets

Question 9

The term 'BRICS Plus' refers to an expansion of the BRICS economic bloc. Which country was the first to be formally invited to join BRICS as part of this expansion in 2023?

Accepted Answer

D. Iran — In 2023, BRICS announced its first expansion by inviting six countries to join: Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Argentina, and the UAE. However, the question asks for the first country formally invited, and among the options, Iran was the first to be publicly announced as part of the BRICS expansion. The other options were also invited but not in the initial announcement order.

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A. Saudi Arabia

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B. Egypt

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C. Ethiopia

Question 10

Which is the biggest soil museum in the world?

Accepted Answer

Central Soil Analytical Lab Thiruvananthapuram — India's first/largest Soil Museum at Parottukonam, Thiruvananthapuram.

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Central Soil Analytical Lab Chennai

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Central Soil Analytical Lab Nagpur

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Central Soil Analytical Lab Ernakulam

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #103