Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #287

Question 1

Gaza war triggered by Hamas attack on Israel occurred on:

Accepted Answer

7 October 2023 — Hamas attack 7 October 2023 killed 1,200+ Israelis + hostages taken. Israel's Gaza offensive followed. Regional repercussions ongoing.

Answer

2023 January

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2024

Answer

2022

Question 2

Synonym of AMICABLE:

Accepted Answer

Friendly — Friendly.

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Hostile

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Cold

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Strange

Question 3

Two trains 100m and 150m long, same direction at 60 km/h and 40 km/h. Time to cross:

Accepted Answer

45 sec — Relative speed = 20 km/h = 50/9 m/s. Total length = 250m. Time = 250/(50/9) = 45 sec.

Answer

40 sec

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50 sec

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30 sec

Question 4

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 proposes a new 5+3+3+4 curricular structure for school education. Which of the following accurately describes the age group covered by the 'Foundational Stage' in this new structure?

Accepted Answer

A. 3-8 years — The 'Foundational Stage' of the NEP 2020's 5+3+3+4 structure spans five years, comprising three years of Anganwadi/preschool/Balvatika and two years in primary school (Grades 1-2). This stage covers children aged 3 to 8 years, focusing on activity-based learning and early literacy/numeracy.

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B. 6-11 years

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C. 8-14 years

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D. 14-18 years

Question 5

The Right to Education was made a fundamental right in the Indian Constitution through a specific amendment. Which constitutional amendment inserted Article 21A, guaranteeing the right to education?

Accepted Answer

C. 86th Amendment Act, 2002 — The 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002, inserted Article 21A into the Constitution. This article made the Right to Education a fundamental right for children aged 6 to 14 years, paving the way for the enactment of the RTE Act, 2009.

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A. 42nd Amendment Act, 1976

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B. 73rd Amendment Act, 1992

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D. 93rd Amendment Act, 2005

Question 6

First Jnanpith from Kerala:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

G. Sankara Kurup — G. Sankara Kurup (1965) — for Odakkuzhal.‌​‍

Answer

Thakazhi

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Pottekkatt

Answer

MT

Question 7

Who founded 'Ananda Mahasabha' in 1918?

Accepted Answer

Brahmananda Sivayogi — Brahmananda Swami Sivayogi founded Ananda Maha Sabha in 1918.

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Sahodaran Ayyappan

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Vagbhatananda

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Agamananda Swami

Question 8

Chilika Lake (Odisha):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Largest brackish water in India — Largest coastal lagoon.‌​‍

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Salt

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Glacial

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Fresh

Question 9

Chandigarh is the capital of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Both Punjab and Haryana — Chandigarh is the shared capital of both Punjab and Haryana. ‌​‍It is also a Union Territory.

Answer

Punjab only

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Haryana only

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Himachal Pradesh

Question 10

Largest producer of tea:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

China — China (India second).‌​‍

Answer

India

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Kenya

Answer

Sri Lanka

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #287