Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #186

Question 1

Who wrote the first biography of Sree Narayana Guru?

Accepted Answer

Murkothu Kumaran — Murkothu Kumaran's biography of Sree Narayana Guru was the first.

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Moorkoth Ramunni

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Kumaranasan

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Dr. Palpu

Question 2

'Let the cat out of the bag' means:

Accepted Answer

Reveal a secret — Disclose a secret.

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Buy a pet

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Lose something

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Hide

Question 3

Antonym of STRONG:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Weak — Strong ↔ weak.‌​‍

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Tough

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Firm

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Powerful

Question 4

Jnanpith winner M.T. Vasudevan Nair got it for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Entire oeuvre — MT won Jnanpith 1995 for overall contribution.‌​‍

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Naalukettu

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Randamoozham

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Kaalam

Question 5

One who cannot read or write:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Illiterate — Illiterate.‌​‍

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Uneducated

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Analphabet

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Ignorant

Question 6

The idiom 'bite the bullet' means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Endure a painful or difficult situation bravely — From era before anaesthesia — soldiers bit bullets to endure pain.‌​‍

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Eat quickly

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Damage teeth

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Shoot a gun

Question 7

The Vaikom Satyagraha (1924-25) holds a unique place in Kerala's freedom struggle. Beyond its immediate objective, which of the following accurately represents its broader impact on the national freedom movement?

Accepted Answer

C. It effectively demonstrated the potential of non-violent direct action to challenge social injustices, influencing Gandhi's national strategy. — The Vaikom Satyagraha was a landmark non-violent agitation against untouchability and caste discrimination, particularly concerning temple entry and access to public roads. Its success in drawing national attention and involving leaders like Mahatma Gandhi highlighted the effectiveness of non-violent direct action in addressing social inequities, thereby influencing the broader Gandhian strategy for social and political change within the national freedom movement. Options A, B, and D misrepresent the primary focus and direct outcomes of the Satyagraha.

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A. It directly led to the establishment of a responsible government in Travancore, accelerating political reforms.

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B. It was the first large-scale peasant uprising against feudal landlords and British exploitation in South India.

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D. It united various religious communities in a common political front against the British Raj, fostering communal harmony.

Question 8

A government report highlights significant disparities in educational infrastructure and learning outcomes between urban and rural elementary schools in a particular district of Kerala. Which centrally sponsored scheme, implemented through the state, is specifically designed to address these disparities by providing funds for school infrastructure, teacher training, and promoting equitable access to quality elementary education?

Accepted Answer

C. Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA/SSK) — The Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (which incorporates Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan - SSA) is a centrally sponsored scheme aimed at universalizing elementary education and improving its quality, including infrastructure development, teacher training, and ensuring equitable access. RMSA focuses on secondary education, MDMS on nutrition, and NSDM on skill development.

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A. Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA)

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B. National Programme of Mid-Day Meal in Schools (MDMS)

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D. National Skill Development Mission (NSDM)

Question 9

Which of the following is a key feature of adolescent social cognition that enables them to understand others' perspectives more accurately than in childhood?

Accepted Answer

B. Theory of Mind — The Theory of Mind refers to the ability to attribute mental states (beliefs, intents) to oneself and others, which develops significantly in adolescence. Egocentrism (Piaget) is more characteristic of childhood, concrete operational thought is a cognitive stage, and identity foreclosure is an identity status.

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A. Egocentrism

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C. Concrete Operational Thought

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D. Identity Foreclosure

Question 10

What is the focus of the KAVAL PLUS scheme?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Provide protective services to children at risk — Kerala's KAVAL PLUS scheme provides protective services to children at risk of abuse or neglect.‌​‍

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Improve children's educational outcomes

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Provide financial aid to underprivileged children

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Reduce school dropout rates among children

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #186