Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #325

Question 1

In the context of social change in Kerala, the rapid urbanization and migration of youth to cities often lead to specific community health challenges. Which of the following is a direct consequence of such demographic shifts on community health?

Accepted Answer

C. Increased psychosocial stress, lifestyle diseases, and strain on urban health infrastructure. — Rapid urbanization and migration frequently result in increased psychosocial stress due to changing social dynamics, a rise in lifestyle-related non-communicable diseases from sedentary habits and dietary changes, and significant strain on urban health infrastructure. While sanitation might improve in some areas, lifestyle diseases are a major concern. Traditional family support often weakens, and rural primary healthcare can suffer from a lack of trained personnel who migrate to urban centers.

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A. Decreased prevalence of non-communicable diseases due to improved sanitation.

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B. Enhanced traditional family support systems for the elderly and children.

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D. Greater access to primary healthcare services in rural areas due to reduced population density.

Question 2

Which country is known as 'The Land of the Midnight Sun'?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Norway (and neighbouring polar regions) — Regions above the Arctic Circle (incl. ‌​‍Norway, Sweden, Finland) experience continuous summer daylight.

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Japan

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India

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Brazil

Question 3

Kerala Hi-Tech School project:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Digital classrooms all public schools — All govt schools digital under KITE.‌​‍

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Pilot only

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Private

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Selected

Question 4

In Kerala, the Kuttanad region is known for its unique agricultural practice. Which of the following best describes this practice?

Accepted Answer

B. Paddy cultivation below sea level using a system of bunds and canals — The Kuttanad region is famous for its below-sea-level farming, where paddy is cultivated using a complex system of bunds (regulators) and canals to manage water levels. Terrace farming and shifting cultivation are not practiced here, and horticulture is not the primary focus.

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A. Terrace farming in hilly areas

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C. Shifting cultivation in forest areas

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D. Horticulture-based cropping in high-altitude regions

Question 5

Which theory of intelligence emphasizes the existence of a general intelligence factor (g) alongside specific factors (s1, s2, etc.)?

Accepted Answer

C. Charles Spearman's Two-Factor Theory — Charles Spearman's Two-Factor Theory proposes that intelligence is composed of a general intelligence factor (g) that influences all cognitive tasks and specific factors (s) that influence individual abilities. Gardner's theory focuses on multiple independent intelligences, while Sternberg's emphasizes practical, creative, and analytical components. Thurstone's theory identifies seven primary mental abilities, not a single general factor.

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A. Howard Gardner's Multiple Intelligences Theory

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B. Robert Sternberg's Triarchic Theory of Intelligence

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D. Louis Thurstone's Primary Mental Abilities Theory

Question 6

Samagra Shiksha Kerala (SSK) is a significant initiative of the Kerala Education Department. Which of the following statements accurately reflects its overarching goal and scope?

Accepted Answer

C. To integrate various pre-existing schemes like SSA and RMSA to provide comprehensive and inclusive quality education from pre-school to senior secondary levels. — Samagra Shiksha Kerala (SSK) is designed as an overarching program that unifies and integrates previous schemes like Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) and Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA). Its goal is to provide comprehensive, inclusive, and equitable quality education across all levels, from pre-school to senior secondary, ensuring a seamless learning continuum. The other options describe either too narrow a scope or incorrect objectives for SSK.

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A. To exclusively focus on skill development and vocational training for students in secondary schools.

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B. To improve the quality of education in government-aided private schools only.

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D. To establish a new national board for curriculum development for all schools in the state.

Question 7

Find the odd one: murmur, whisper, mutter, martyr‌​‍

Accepted Answer

martyr — murmur/whisper/mutter relate to speaking softly; martyr is unrelated.‌​‍

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whisper

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mutter

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murmur

Question 8

Standard electrode potential of SHE (Standard Hydrogen Electrode):

Accepted Answer

0.0 V (reference) — H⁺ + e⁻ ⇌ ½H₂ at 1 atm, 1 M, 25°C. Reference for all other electrode potentials.

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+1.0

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-1.0

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+0.76

Question 9

IST reference:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

82.5°E Mirzapur — 82°30'E meridian.‌​‍

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90°E

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75°E

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70°E

Question 10

Antonym of 'generous' is:

Accepted Answer

Stingy/Miserly — Opposite of generous is miserly/stingy.

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Wealthy

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Friendly

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Bold

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #325