Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #192

Question 1

Vyloppilli Sreedhara Menon:‌​‍

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Poet — Major poet — Kudiyozhikkal, etc.‌​‍

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Politician

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Actor

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Novelist

Question 2

Following a permanent member's veto of a UN Security Council resolution addressing a grave humanitarian crisis, which of the following actions can the UN General Assembly (UNGA) legitimately take to recommend collective measures, including the use of force, if necessary?

Accepted Answer

C. Adopt a 'Uniting for Peace' resolution to recommend collective action, including the use of armed force. — The 'Uniting for Peace' resolution (GA/RES/377 A) allows the UNGA to recommend collective measures, including the use of armed force, if the Security Council fails to act due to a lack of unanimity among its permanent members in a situation threatening international peace and security. The UNGA cannot unilaterally override a UNSC veto. The ICJ provides advisory opinions or rules on disputes between states, not on the legality of a veto, and the UNGA does not have the power to sanction a permanent member for exercising its veto.

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A. Unilaterally override the veto with a two-thirds majority vote of its members.

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B. Refer the matter to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for a binding judgment on the legality of the veto.

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D. Sanction the permanent member that exercised the veto for obstructing international peace and security.

Question 3

Balpakram NP:

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Meghalaya — Meghalaya.

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Assam

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Arunachal

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Manipur

Question 4

India's nuclear doctrine is:

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No First Use (NFU) — stated 1999 — India declared NFU in 1999, formalised Draft Nuclear Doctrine 2003. Retaliation only; credible minimum deterrence.

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First use

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Use anytime

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No doctrine

Question 5

A teacher notices that a 14-year-old student frequently seeks approval from peers and struggles to make independent decisions. Which social development milestone is this student likely still developing?

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C. Autonomy — Autonomy (C) refers to the ability to make independent choices and decisions, which adolescents gradually develop. While self-concept (A), moral reasoning (B), and empathy (D) are important, the student's reliance on peer approval and lack of independent decision-making specifically point to autonomy development.

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A. Self-concept

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B. Moral reasoning

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D. Empathy

Question 6

Which of the following river systems in Kerala is NOT part of the west-flowing category?

Accepted Answer

C. Kabini — The Kabini river is a tributary of the Cauvery, which flows eastward and is not part of Kerala's west-flowing river systems. The other options are west-flowing rivers entirely within Kerala.

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A. Bharathapuzha

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B. Periyar

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D. Pamba

Question 7

Who started the literary organisation called Vidya Poshini?‌​‍

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Sahodaran Ayyappan — Sahodaran Ayyappan founded Vidya Poshini Sabha.‌​‍

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T.K. Madhavan

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Ayyankali

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C. Krishnan

Question 8

Theyyam is performed mainly in:‌​‍

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North Kerala (Kannur, Kasaragod) — Theyyam is a ritual dance performed in North Kerala (Kannur and Kasaragod districts).‌​‍

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Central Kerala

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South Kerala

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East Kerala

Question 9

'She has worked here ___ 2015':‌​‍

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since — 'Since' with point in time.‌​‍

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during

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from

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for

Question 10

A significant challenge in urban planning within a particular physiographic division of Kerala is managing the impact of extensive laterite soil formations and an undulating topography marked by numerous small hills and valleys. In which of Kerala's physiographic divisions would an urban planner most frequently encounter these specific geological and topographical characteristics?

Accepted Answer

C. Midland Region — The Midland Region of Kerala is distinctly characterized by its undulating topography, comprising numerous small hills and valleys, and extensive laterite soil formations. These features present unique challenges for urban planning, including land development and infrastructure placement, unlike the flat sandy soils of the lowlands or the steep forested terrain of the highlands.

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A. Highland Region

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B. Coastal Lowlands

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D. Estuarine Plains

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #192