Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #282

Question 1

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has the authority to adjudicate disputes between states. Which of the following is a key limitation of the ICJ's jurisdiction?

Accepted Answer

C. States must consent to the ICJ's jurisdiction, either through treaties or optional clause declarations. — The ICJ's jurisdiction is based on the consent of states, which can be given through treaties, optional clause declarations under Article 36 of the ICJ Statute, or ad hoc agreements. The court cannot unilaterally impose its jurisdiction (option C is correct as the limitation).

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A. The ICJ can only hear cases referred to it by the UN Security Council.

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B. The ICJ's jurisdiction is limited to disputes involving only member states of the United Nations.

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D. The ICJ can enforce its rulings without requiring the consent of the involved states.

Question 2

What is the order of a differential equation?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Highest derivative order — Order: highest derivative. ‌​‍Degree: power of highest derivative (after rationalizing).

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Degree of highest derivative

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Always 1

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Sum of all derivatives

Question 3

Vizhinjam International Seaport is being developed in which district?

Accepted Answer

Thiruvananthapuram — Vizhinjam International Seaport, India's first deep-water transshipment port, is being built in Thiruvananthapuram.

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Kollam

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Ernakulam

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Alappuzha

Question 4

Synonym of VIVACIOUS:

Accepted Answer

Lively — Full of life.

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Dull

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Slow

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Bored

Question 5

PACE, launched by NASA on 8 February 2024, stands for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem — PACE = Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem — NASA Earth-science satellite.‌​‍

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Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, Ecosystem

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Plankton, Algae, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem

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Plankton, Atomiser, Cloud, Ecosystem

Question 6

Strait of Hormuz between:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Both A and C — Both descriptions apply.‌​‍

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UAE and Iran

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Persian Gulf and Arabian Sea

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Iran and Oman

Question 7

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 proposes a new pedagogical and curricular structure for school education. Which of the following correctly represents this new structure?

Accepted Answer

A. 5+3+3+4 (Foundational, Preparatory, Middle, Secondary) — The NEP 2020 replaces the existing 10+2 structure with a new 5+3+3+4 curricular framework. This framework comprises 5 years of Foundational Stage, 3 years of Preparatory Stage, 3 years of Middle Stage, and 4 years of Secondary Stage. The other options represent either the old structure or incorrect combinations of stages.

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B. 10+2 (Primary, Secondary)

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C. 8+4 (Elementary, Secondary)

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D. 5+3+4+3 (Early Childhood, Primary, Middle, Higher Secondary)

Question 8

In the context of local self-governance in Kerala, which of the following best describes the primary role of the District Planning Committee (DPC)?

Accepted Answer

A. To prepare a consolidated draft development plan for the district, encompassing both rural and urban areas. — The District Planning Committee (DPC) is primarily responsible for consolidating the plans prepared by Panchayats and Municipalities in the district and preparing a draft development plan for the entire district, as mandated by Article 243ZD of the Constitution. Direct implementation of schemes is typically done by the respective local bodies or line departments. Budget approval is handled by the respective local bodies themselves or higher administrative authorities, and dispute resolution falls under different administrative or legal mechanisms.

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B. To directly implement centrally sponsored schemes at the district level.

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C. To approve the annual budget of all Panchayats and Municipalities within the district.

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D. To resolve inter-Panchayat disputes regarding resource allocation and administrative boundaries.

Question 9

Which inventory management system uses the 'First In, First Out' (FIFO) principle to minimize drug expiration?

Accepted Answer

A. ABC analysis — ABC analysis classifies inventory based on value and usage, and high-value items (e.g., vaccines) are often managed with FIFO to prevent expiry. JIT (B) reduces stock but doesn’t guarantee FIFO; C and D are inventory systems, not methods.

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B. Just-in-Time (JIT) inventory

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C. Periodic review system

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D. Perpetual inventory system

Question 10

One word: Formal poem addressing someone/thing:

Accepted Answer

Ode — Ode.

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Sonnet

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Lyric

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Elegy

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #282