Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #293

Question 1

The word 'impossible' has which prefix?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

im- — 'im-' is a negating prefix (form of 'in-' before p, b, m). ‌​‍Others: unlikely, illegal, irregular.

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-sible

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ible-

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pos-

Question 2

How many rivers in Kerala have main-stream length exceeding 15 km?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

44 — Kerala has 44 rivers (41 west-flowing, 3 east-flowing) over 15 km long.‌​‍

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41

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38

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30

Question 3

Which country is known as the 'Dairy Farm of Europe'?

Accepted Answer

Denmark — Denmark is called the Dairy Farm of Europe for its highly organised dairy industry.

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Switzerland

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Ireland

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Italy

Question 4

Digit in tens place of 9876:

Accepted Answer

7 — 7.

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8

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9

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6

Question 5

Longyearbyen, the northernmost human settlement, is in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Svalbard Islands (Norway) — Longyearbyen is on Spitsbergen island of the Svalbard archipelago, Norway.‌​‍

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Alaska

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Greenland

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Siberia

Question 6

Malala was shot by the Taliban for advocating:

Accepted Answer

Girls' education — She was shot on 9 October 2012 on a school bus in Swat Valley for championing girls' education.

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Women's right to vote

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Peace only

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Independence

Question 7

The 'Education Bill' by the first EMS Ministry focused on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Government control over private aided schools — The Kerala Education Bill 1957 sought state regulation of private aided schools — triggering the Vimochana Samaram.‌​‍

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Free technical education

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Adult literacy

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English as medium of instruction

Question 8

Willingdon Island is in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kochi — Man-made island in Kochi, built by Robert Bristow for port development.‌​‍

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Mumbai

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Chennai

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Kolkata

Question 9

Antonym of BENEVOLENT:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Malevolent — Benevolent = well-meaning. Antonym = malevolent.‌​‍

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Kind

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Charitable

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Generous

Question 10

What is the primary objective of the RTE Act 2009 in the context of inclusive education?

Accepted Answer

B. To promote the integration of children with disabilities into mainstream schools — The primary objective of the RTE Act 2009 in the context of inclusive education is to promote the integration of children with disabilities into mainstream schools. Option A, while a key provision of the Act, is not specific to inclusive education. Option C contradicts the principle of inclusive education. Option D is not a primary objective of the Act.

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A. To ensure free and compulsory education for all children aged 6-14

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C. To establish special schools for children with severe disabilities

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D. To provide financial assistance to private schools for inclusive practices

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #293