Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #271

Question 1

A dispute arises between two UN member states regarding the interpretation of an international treaty. Both states are parties to the Statute of the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Under what circumstances can this dispute be brought before the ICJ for a binding judgment?

Accepted Answer

C. If both states agree to submit the dispute to the ICJ, either through a special agreement or by having previously accepted the Court's compulsory jurisdiction. — The International Court of Justice's jurisdiction in contentious cases, leading to a binding judgment, is fundamentally based on the consent of the states involved. Both states must either agree to submit the specific dispute via a special agreement or have previously accepted the Court's compulsory jurisdiction under Article 36(2) of its Statute. The General Assembly and Security Council can request advisory opinions or enforce judgments, respectively, but cannot unilaterally compel states to submit to the Court's binding jurisdiction for a dispute.

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A. If the United Nations General Assembly passes a resolution, by a simple majority, requesting the ICJ to adjudicate the dispute.

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B. If one state unilaterally refers the case to the ICJ, provided the dispute involves a matter of customary international law.

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D. If the UN Security Council, by a non-procedural vote, directs the ICJ to hear the case to maintain international peace and security.

Question 2

The Paliyam Satyagraha (1947-48) took place at Chennamangalam in:

Accepted Answer

Kochi — Paliyam Satyagraha under C. Kesavan opposed Paliath Achan's residence ban on lower-caste walk-by access.

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Travancore

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Malabar

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Wayanad

Question 3

Cyberbullying refers to:

Accepted Answer

Bullying/harassment through digital means (social media, messaging) — Cyberbullying includes hateful messages, impersonation, doxxing via online platforms.

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Physical bullying

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Game disputes

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Strict parenting

Question 4

American 'Nature' essayist (transcendentalist):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ralph Waldo Emerson + Thoreau ('Walden') — 19th-century. ‌​‍Self-reliance, civil disobedience (influenced Gandhi). Walden Pond simple living.

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Twain

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Hemingway

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Melville

Question 5

In which district is Mangalavanam (smallest wildlife sanctuary in Kerala) situated?

Accepted Answer

Ernakulam — Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary is in central Kochi, Ernakulam district.

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Thrissur

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Wayanad

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Idukki

Question 6

Which of the following is considered a characteristic of effective feedback in a microteaching session?

Accepted Answer

B. Focused on a single, specific teaching skill. — Effective feedback in microteaching is specific, focused, and immediate, concentrating on one particular teaching skill that was the objective of the micro-lesson. General, delayed, or solely supervisor-driven feedback is less effective for targeted skill improvement.

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A. General and vague, covering all aspects of the lesson.

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C. Delivered only by the supervisor, not peers.

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D. Delayed until the end of the entire training program.

Question 7

'Mango showers' refer to pre-monsoon rainfall in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kerala and Karnataka — Mango showers are pre-monsoon rainfall (April-May) in Kerala and Karnataka that help in early ripening of mangoes.‌​‍

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Punjab and Haryana

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Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh

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West Bengal and Bihar

Question 8

'The scissors ___ sharp':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

are — Scissors — plural verb.‌​‍

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be

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was

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is

Question 9

Kerala's Panchayat level women reservation:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

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

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33%

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25%

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75%

Question 10

Which institution presents the prestigious Ezhuthachan Puraskaram, the highest literary award instituted by the Government of Kerala?

Accepted Answer

B. Kerala Sahitya Akademi — The Ezhuthachan Puraskaram, Kerala's highest literary honour, is conferred by the Kerala Sahitya Akademi. While other options are related to language or culture in Kerala, only the Sahitya Akademi is the designated body for this specific award. The Department of Cultural Affairs oversees various cultural institutions, but the Akademi is the direct awarding body.

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A. Kerala Bhasha Institute

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C. Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala

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D. Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #271