Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #170

Question 1

A Block Panchayat in Kerala identifies a significant gap in vocational training opportunities for youth within its jurisdiction. To address this through the decentralized planning process, which of the following actions is the most appropriate initial step for the Block Panchayat?

Accepted Answer

B. Incorporating the proposal into its annual plan after discussions and approval by the Block Panchayat Committee. — In Kerala's robust decentralized planning model, local self-government institutions like Block Panchayats are empowered to identify local needs and incorporate them into their annual plans after due deliberation and approval by their respective committees. Submitting directly to the State Planning Board or seeking central assistance are later stages or alternative funding avenues, while instructing Grama Panchayats without a clear plan and budget is premature and not the initial planning step.

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A. Directly submitting a detailed project report to the State Planning Board for approval and funding.

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C. Seeking direct financial assistance from relevant central government ministries.

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D. Instructing the Grama Panchayats under its jurisdiction to immediately launch vocational training programs.

Question 2

Kerala Ombudsman for local bodies:

Accepted Answer

Existed under Act 1999 — Kerala Local Fund Audit Act and Ombudsman.

Answer

Not yet

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Private

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No

Question 3

William Wordsworth's famous poem on daffodils:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud — Also called 'Daffodils'. ‌​‍Wordsworth Poet Laureate 1843-1850. 'Child is father of the man.'

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Ulysses

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Ode to a Nightingale

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The Tyger

Question 4

Khadar vs Bhangar:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Newer vs older alluvium — Khadar = new flood deposit; Bhangar = older.‌​‍

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Seasonal

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River types

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Types of rock

Question 5

Kerala's People's Plan Campaign (PPC) was a landmark initiative in decentralised governance. Among the following, what was its most distinctive and impactful contribution to local self-governance in the state?

Accepted Answer

B. It institutionalised a process of participatory planning where Gram Sabhas and Ward Sabhas directly identified local needs, prioritised projects, and mobilised voluntary labour for implementation. — The People's Plan Campaign (PPC) in Kerala was revolutionary for its emphasis on genuine bottom-up participatory planning. It empowered Gram Sabhas and Ward Sabhas to directly engage in identifying local needs, formulating plans, and even mobilising resources, making it a unique model of democratic decentralisation. Options A, C, and D describe either incorrect aspects or general features not specific to the unique contribution of PPC in fostering grassroots participation and planning autonomy.

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A. It established a system where all state development funds were directly transferred to District Planning Committees, bypassing local bodies.

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C. It mandated that all elected representatives at the local level must possess a minimum educational qualification to ensure effective governance.

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D. It introduced a 'two-tier' panchayat system, replacing the existing three-tier structure to streamline administration and decision-making.

Question 6

Kerala's Panchayat level women reservation:

Accepted Answer

50% — 50% — state higher than constitutional 33%.

Answer

33%

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25%

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75%

Question 7

The highest peak of the Himalayas in India is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kanchenjunga — Kanchenjunga (8,586 m) in Sikkim is the highest in India (Everest is in Nepal; K2 in POK).‌​‍

Answer

Nanda Devi

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K2 (Godwin Austen)

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Everest

Question 8

To foster a sense of ownership and responsibility among students regarding classroom behavior, which approach to establishing classroom rules is generally considered most effective?

Accepted Answer

B. Students collectively brainstorm and agree upon a few essential rules with teacher guidance. — Involving students in the process of creating classroom rules fosters a sense of ownership and increases their commitment to following them. When students have a voice in rule-setting, they are more likely to internalize and adhere to the expectations. Dictating rules solely by the teacher or introducing them reactively are less effective.

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A. The teacher solely dictates a comprehensive list of rules on the first day.

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C. Rules are introduced only when a significant behavioral issue arises.

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D. Parents are responsible for setting and enforcing all classroom rules.

Question 9

Which Indian state records the highest temperature?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rajasthan — Rajasthan (Thar Desert) — highest temperatures, often >50°C.‌​‍

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Uttar Pradesh

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Gujarat

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Andhra Pradesh

Question 10

Kerala coastline divided into:

Accepted Answer

3 — sand coast, cliff coast, backwater — Three types.

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2

Answer

1

Answer

Varies

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #170