Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #143

Question 1

The Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms (1919) introduced:‌​‍

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Diarchy — Government of India Act 1919 introduced 'Diarchy' (dual government) in provinces — some subjects transferred to Indian ministers.‌​‍

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Complete self-rule

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Separate electorate

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Partition

Question 2

The RPwD Act, 2016, emphasizes the principle of 'reasonable accommodation' in various settings, including employment. Which of the following best describes the application of 'reasonable accommodation' for an employee with a disability in a workplace?

Accepted Answer

B. Making necessary and appropriate modifications and adjustments to ensure enjoyment of rights on an equal basis with others. — 'Reasonable accommodation' under the RPwD Act, 2016, involves making necessary and appropriate modifications and adjustments to ensure persons with disabilities can enjoy their rights on an equal basis with others, without imposing undue burden. This allows for effective participation in the workplace, unlike options A, C, and D which describe segregation, unwarranted exemptions, or blanket provisions.

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A. Providing a separate, less demanding job role exclusively for employees with disabilities.

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C. Exempting employees with disabilities from all performance appraisals and productivity targets.

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D. Granting extended leave periods for all employees with disabilities irrespective of need.

Question 3

The 'Father of Indian Cricket' is:‌​‍

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Ranjitsinhji — Ranjitsinhji (K.S. ‌​‍Ranjitsinhji) is considered the Father of Indian Cricket. C.K. ‌​‍Nayudu was India's first Test captain.

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Sachin Tendulkar

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Sunil Gavaskar

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C.K. Nayudu

Question 4

India smartphone market:‌​‍

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Samsung/Xiaomi/Vivo — Multiple brands.‌​‍

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BlackBerry

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Nokia

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Apple dominant

Question 5

As per NEP 2020, what is the recommended student-teacher ratio for foundational and preparatory stages (ages 3-8 years) in schools?

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C. 1:25 — NEP 2020 recommends a student-teacher ratio of 1:30 for foundational and preparatory stages (ages 3-8 years) to ensure quality early childhood education. Option A (1:20) is stricter than recommended. Option C (1:25) is also stricter. Option D (1:15) is impractical for large classrooms.

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A. 1:20

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B. 1:30

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D. 1:15

Question 6

Nuclear family is:‌​‍

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Parents + unmarried children — Trend in urban India. ‌​‍Reasons: migration, housing cost, women's work. Traditional joint family still in rural areas.

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Only children

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Only parents

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Joint

Question 7

Pareto efficient allocation is:‌​‍

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No one can be made better off without making someone worse off — Vilfredo Pareto: efficiency criterion. ‌​‍Distinct from equity — Pareto efficient allocations can be highly unequal.

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Random

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Equal outcomes

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Maximum inequality

Question 8

One word: Life story by self:

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Autobiography — Autobiography.

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Biography

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Memoir

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Journal

Question 9

Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) as mandated by educational reforms in India aims to achieve which of the following primary objectives?

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B. To provide a holistic profile of the learner's progress, covering both scholastic and co-scholastic aspects. — CCE's primary objective is to provide a holistic assessment of a child's development, encompassing both scholastic (academic) and co-scholastic (life skills, attitudes, values, co-curricular) areas. It integrates continuous assessment but does not eliminate examinations, nor does it solely focus on cognitive skills or competitive ranking, aiming instead for overall growth.

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A. To reduce the academic burden on students by eliminating examinations.

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C. To solely focus on evaluating cognitive skills through written tests.

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D. To rank students competitively based on their performance in final exams.

Question 10

US-China trade war:‌​‍

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Continued tariffs — Trump imposed new tariffs on China 2025.‌​‍

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Ended

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New deal

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Paused

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #143