Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #126

Question 1

During the Twelfth Five-Year Plan (2012-2017), which of the following was a key focus area for sustainable development?

Accepted Answer

B. Inclusive growth with emphasis on skill development, clean energy, and climate resilience. — The Twelfth Five-Year Plan emphasized 'Inclusive and Sustainable Growth,' with focus areas including skill development, clean energy adoption, and climate resilience. Option A reflects pre-reform priorities but ignores sustainability; C and D contradict the plan's balanced approach, as subsidies were restructured rather than eliminated, and industrial growth remained a priority alongside rural development.

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A. Rapid industrialization through liberalization policies with minimal environmental safeguards.

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C. Complete phasing out of subsidies to all sectors to reduce fiscal deficit.

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D. Prioritizing agricultural subsidies over industrial growth to address rural unemployment.

Question 2

Projective personality test:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rorschach Inkblot, TAT (Thematic Apperception Test) — Ambiguous stimuli reveal unconscious. ‌​‍Projective — subject projects internal conflicts. Psychodynamic tradition.

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IQ

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MMPI

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NEO-PI

Question 3

According to IMNCI guidelines, when assessing a 6-month-old infant with a fever, which of the following signs would indicate a very severe febrile disease requiring urgent referral?

Accepted Answer

B. Stiff neck — A stiff neck is a critical 'danger sign' in IMNCI, indicating a potential serious bacterial infection such as meningitis, which requires urgent hospital referral and classifies as very severe febrile disease. A body temperature of 38.5°C alone is a fever but not a 'very severe' sign. A runny nose and cough or a red throat without pus are common signs of milder respiratory or throat infections and do not classify as 'very severe febrile disease' on their own.

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A. Body temperature of 38.5°C

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C. Runny nose and cough

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D. Red throat without pus

Question 4

Cognitive therapy developed by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Aaron T. Beck — Identifies cognitive distortions (all-or-nothing, catastrophising). ‌​‍Effective for depression, anxiety. CBT combines with behavioral.

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Skinner

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Pavlov

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Freud

Question 5

'Déjà vu' means:

Accepted Answer

Feeling of having already experienced — 'Already seen' — sense of familiarity.

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New experience

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French food

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Dance

Question 6

A state government is facing a severe financial crisis, impacting its ability to fund essential public services. The state government approaches the Union for special financial assistance and also explores options for additional borrowing. In this context, which of the following statements accurately reflects a key aspect of financial relations between the Centre and States regarding such a situation?

Accepted Answer

B. Grants-in-aid to states are primarily determined by the recommendations of the Finance Commission, which considers the fiscal needs and capacities of states. — The Finance Commission, constituted under Article 280, plays a crucial role in Centre-State financial relations by recommending the distribution of taxes and principles for grants-in-aid (Article 275), directly addressing states' fiscal needs. States cannot borrow freely, particularly if indebted to the Centre or from abroad (Article 293), making option C incorrect. The share of states in Union taxes is recommended by the Finance Commission and changes periodically, not fixed by the Constitution, invalidating option D. A financial emergency (Article 360) is a more extreme measure than the scen

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A. The Union government can unilaterally impose a financial emergency under Article 360, leading to a complete takeover of state finances.

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C. States can borrow freely from any source, both within and outside India, without any prior consent from the Union government.

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D. The share of states in Union taxes is fixed by the Constitution and cannot be altered without a constitutional amendment.

Question 7

Kerala's longest river:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Periyar — Periyar — 244 km, longest river in Kerala.‌​‍

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Bharathapuzha

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Pamba

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Chaliyar

Question 8

Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is near:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vembanad Lake — Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary on Vembanad Lake, Kottayam.‌​‍

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Ashtamudi Lake

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Periyar Lake

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Sasthamkotta Lake

Question 9

During a Gram staining procedure, a microbiologist observes purple-colored, rod-shaped bacteria under the microscope. Based on this observation, how would these bacteria be classified?

Accepted Answer

C. Gram-positive bacilli. — Gram-positive bacteria retain the crystal violet stain due to their thick peptidoglycan layer, appearing purple under the microscope. Rod-shaped bacteria are referred to as bacilli. Therefore, purple, rod-shaped bacteria are classified as Gram-positive bacilli. Gram-negative bacteria would appear pink or red, and cocci are spherical, not rod-shaped.

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A. Gram-positive cocci.

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B. Gram-negative bacilli.

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D. Gram-negative cocci.

Question 10

Reliance Jio launch:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2016 — September 2016.‌​‍

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2014

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2010

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2020

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #126