Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #240

Question 1

Solution of dy/dx = ky:

Accepted Answer

y = C·e^(kx) — Exponential growth/decay. Population, radioactivity, Newton cooling.

Answer

y = kx

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y = x^k

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y = ln(kx)

Question 2

Roasting is done for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sulfide ores (in excess air to convert to oxide) — ZnS → ZnO. ‌​‍Calcination for carbonate/hydroxide ores in absence of air. Smelting involves reduction (often by coke).

Answer

Nitrate

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Oxide ores

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Carbonate

Question 3

Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of formative assessment in a classroom setting?

Accepted Answer

B. To identify learning gaps and provide timely feedback for improvement. — Formative assessment is designed to monitor student learning during instruction to provide ongoing feedback that can be used by instructors to improve their teaching and by students to improve their learning. Options A, C, and D describe purposes typically associated with summative assessment, which occurs at the end of a learning period for evaluation.

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A. To assign final grades at the end of a course.

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C. To compare student performance against a national standard.

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D. To rank students based on their overall academic achievement.

Question 4

A District Skill Development Committee is evaluating the impact of the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) in their district. They observe that despite a high number of individuals trained, the post-training employment rate remains low. To improve the effectiveness and impact of PMKVY in generating sustainable livelihoods, which strategic modification should the committee primarily recommend?

Accepted Answer

C. Conducting demand-driven skill gap analysis with local industries. — A low post-training employment rate, despite high training numbers, suggests a mismatch between the skills imparted and the actual demands of the job market. Conducting demand-driven skill gap analysis with local industries ensures that training programs are aligned with existing employment opportunities, thereby significantly improving the chances of sustainable livelihoods for trainees. Simply increasing training capacity or duration, or adding generic courses, may not address this fundamental issue of skill relevance.

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A. Increasing the number of training centres and trainers.

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B. Introducing more basic digital literacy courses for all trainees.

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D. Extending the duration of all training programs by 25%.

Question 5

Which public utility services are covered by Permanent Lok Adalats?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Transport, telecom, water, etc — Section 22B LSA Act.

Answer

All disputes

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Only criminal

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Only family

Question 6

Synonym of STRINGENT:

Accepted Answer

Strict — Strict, rigorous.

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Lax

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Mild

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Loose

Question 7

The first travelogue in Malayalam:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Varthamanappusthakam — Varthamanappusthakam by Paremmakkal Thoma Kathanar (1785).‌​‍

Answer

Indulekha

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Malabar Manual

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Ramacharitam

Question 8

Kerala Assembly passed resolution against CAA:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

All true — First state to pass resolution against CAA 2019.‌​‍

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Yes

Answer

2019

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First state

Question 9

Which of the following statements about the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is INCORRECT?

Accepted Answer

B. Permanent members of the UNSC can veto any substantive resolution, including procedural ones. — Permanent members of the UNSC can veto substantive resolutions but not procedural ones (e.g., agenda-setting). The veto power is limited to substantive matters, making option B the incorrect statement.

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A. The UNSC has 15 member states, including 5 permanent members with veto power.

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C. The UNSC can authorize the use of force under Chapter VII of the UN Charter.

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D. Non-permanent members of the UNSC are elected by the UN General Assembly for two-year terms.

Question 10

The opposite gender of 'actor' in modern usage:

Accepted Answer

Actress — Actor (traditionally male) ↔ actress (female). Modern usage often prefers 'actor' for both.

Answer

Actoress

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Actor

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Actorine

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #240