Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #152

Question 1

A large industrial unit in Kerala is observed to be consistently violating environmental norms by discharging untreated industrial waste into a nearby wetland, leading to severe ecological damage and public health concerns. Under the provisions of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, what is the most appropriate action the Central Government can take to address this situation directly?

Accepted Answer

B. Issue specific directions, including the closure, prohibition, or regulation of the industry's operations, even in the absence of specific rules for that particular type of waste. — Section 5 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, grants the Central Government extensive powers to issue directions to any person, officer, or authority. These directions can include orders for the closure, prohibition, or regulation of any industry, operation, or process to prevent or control environmental pollution, making it the most direct and effective action. Options A, C, and D represent indirect actions, responsibilities of other bodies, or defer immediate regulatory action, which are not the primary direct power of the Central Government under EPA for such a violation.

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A. Direct the State Pollution Control Board to initiate criminal proceedings against the industrial unit's management for environmental negligence.

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C. Advise the local self-government to impose heavy fines on the industrial unit for violating municipal waste disposal regulations.

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D. Form a high-level committee to conduct a detailed study on the long-term environmental impacts before any regulatory action can be taken.

Question 2

Kumaranasan drowned in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Pallana River boat accident — Kumaran Asan died in a boat accident in the Pallana River (Alappuzha) on 16 January 1924.‌​‍

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Periyar River

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Pamba River

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Vembanad Lake

Question 3

Digital India launched:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2015 — Launched 1 July 2015.‌​‍

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2017

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2016

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2014

Question 4

In CCE, which assessment type helps teachers identify the learning progress of students with diverse abilities in an inclusive classroom?

Accepted Answer

C. Flexible rubrics and varied assessment methods. — CCE emphasizes inclusive assessment by using flexible rubrics and varied methods (C) to accommodate diverse learning needs. Standardized tests (A) may not cater to individual differences, peer evaluations (B) are not reliable, and parent-teacher meetings (D) are not assessment tools.

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A. Standardized tests administered uniformly to all students.

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B. Peer evaluations conducted by high-achieving students.

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D. Annual parent-teacher meetings.

Question 5

Synonym of JUDICIOUS:

Accepted Answer

Wise — Having good judgment.

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Foolish

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Rash

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Impulsive

Question 6

India-UAE CEPA signed:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Feb 2022 — Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.‌​‍

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2021

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2023

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2020

Question 7

Synonym of PERPLEX:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Confuse — Cause bewilderment.‌​‍

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Ease

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Solve

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Clarify

Question 8

Which of the following is the primary purpose of formative assessment in education?

Accepted Answer

B. To diagnose learning difficulties and provide immediate feedback. — Formative assessment aims to monitor student learning and provide ongoing feedback to identify gaps in understanding. Option A refers to summative assessment, C is irrelevant to formative goals, and D describes high-stakes testing rather than continuous evaluation.

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A. To assign final grades for academic performance.

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C. To rank students based on their overall achievements.

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D. To conduct standardized tests at the end of the academic year.

Question 9

Aruvippuram Prathishta (idol installation) by Sree Narayana Guru took place in the year:

Accepted Answer

1888 — Sree Narayana Guru installed a Shiva Linga at Aruvippuram in 1888, defying the caste system which reserved temple rituals for Brahmins. He declared: 'We are not installing a Brahmin Shiva; this is our Shiva.'

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1885

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1891

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1895

Question 10

What is the determinant of a 2x2 matrix [[a,b],[c,d]]?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

ad - bc — If zero, matrix singular (no inverse). ‌​‍Used in Cramer's rule for linear equations.

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ab-cd

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a+b+c+d

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Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #152