Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #217

Question 1

Erving Goffman's 'Presentation of Self in Everyday Life' (1959) uses:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Dramaturgical approach — social life as theatrical performance — Goffman: we manage impressions like actors on stage — front stage (performance), back stage (private).‌​‍

Answer

Surveys

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Statistics

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Economic analysis

Question 2

What was essential for accurate longitude determination at sea?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Accurate timepiece at sea (John Harrison's chronometer) — Compare local noon to reference time. ‌​‍15° = 1 hour. Prize awarded mid-18th century.

Answer

Stars only

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Compass

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Only maps

Question 3

Jhelum river:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kashmir — Flows through Kashmir Valley.‌​‍

Answer

UP

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Haryana

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Punjab

Question 4

What is the probability of rolling a 6 on a dice?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1/6 — 1 out of 6.

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1/2

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1/3

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1/12

Question 5

Aditya-L1 reached its final orbit around L1 Lagrange point in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

January 2024 — Aditya-L1 was successfully inserted into its halo orbit around the L1 point on 6 January 2024.‌​‍

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June 2024

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March 2024

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September 2023

Question 6

Under which constitutional provision does the Parliament have the power to legislate on a matter in the State List for the purpose of implementing an international treaty or agreement?

Accepted Answer

D. Article 253 (Legislation for giving effect to international agreements) — Article 253 empowers Parliament to make any law for the whole or any part of the territory of India for implementing any treaty, agreement, or convention with any other country or countries. Article 249 is for national interest but not specifically for treaties, while Article 250 is for emergency situations. Article 252 requires state consent, making it irrelevant for unilateral treaty implementation.

Answer

A. Article 249 (Power of Parliament to legislate with respect to a matter in the State List in the national interest)

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B. Article 250 (Power of Parliament to legislate with respect to any matter in the State List if a Proclamation of Emergency is in operation)

Answer

C. Article 252 (Power of Parliament to legislate for two or more States by consent)

Question 7

Land border total:

Accepted Answer

~15,200 km — ~15,200 km.

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~10,200 km

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~12,200 km

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~18,200 km

Question 8

A 7th-grade student consistently arrives late to school, appears sleepy in class, and struggles to concentrate, often asking for food during break time. The teacher observes these patterns and suspects that the student's basic needs are not being met. According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which level of needs is most likely unfulfilled for this student?

Accepted Answer

C. Physiological needs — Sleepiness, lack of concentration, and hunger are direct indicators of unmet physiological needs, which include fundamental requirements like rest, food, and water. Maslow's Hierarchy posits that these basic needs must be satisfied before an individual can effectively address higher-level needs such as learning and concentration.

Answer

A. Safety needs

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B. Love and belonging needs

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D. Esteem needs

Question 9

Kerala's physiographic zones:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Highland, Midland, Lowland — West: lowland (coast 590 km). ‌​‍Middle: midland (rice, coconut). East: highland (Western Ghats).

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Only plains

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Only coast

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Only hills

Question 10

IDL stands for:

Accepted Answer

International Date Line — International Date Line — ~180°.

Answer

Indian Distance Line

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Isothermal Dividing Line

Answer

International Degree Line

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #217