Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #345

Question 1

The Panama Canal connects:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Atlantic and Pacific — The Panama Canal connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans through Central America.‌​‍

Answer

Atlantic and Indian

Answer

Pacific and Indian

Answer

Mediterranean and Red Sea

Question 2

Pre-historic site in Kerala:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Edakkal caves, Marayoor dolmens — Multiple sites.‌​‍

Answer

Only Edakkal

Answer

Only Marayoor

Answer

None

Question 3

A school is implementing a 'Bring Your Own Device' (BYOD) policy for integrating ICT into classrooms. What is the most critical challenge to address from an educational equity perspective?

Accepted Answer

D. Bridging the digital divide to ensure all students have access to appropriate devices and internet. — The 'digital divide' refers to the gap between those who have access to information and communication technologies and those who don't. In a BYOD policy, ensuring equitable access to devices and internet for all students is paramount to prevent exacerbating existing inequalities and ensuring fair learning opportunities.

Answer

A. Ensuring all devices have the latest operating system updates.

Answer

B. Training teachers on how to use a variety of device types.

Answer

C. Managing potential cybersecurity risks and data privacy.

Question 4

Kerala density per sq km (2011):

Accepted Answer

860 — 860 per sq km.

Answer

800

Answer

1000

Answer

1200

Question 5

'End of History?' thesis (1989) by Francis Fukuyama argued:

Accepted Answer

Liberal democracy + capitalism = final form of government — Fukuyama (1989 essay, 1992 book). Thesis largely discredited given rise of China, populism, authoritarianism post-2001.

Answer

World ending

Answer

Cyclical history

Answer

Communist victory

Question 6

One word: Lowest point:

Accepted Answer

Nadir — Nadir.

Answer

Zenith

Answer

Apex

Answer

Peak

Question 7

Coir industry in Kerala is centred in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Alappuzha — Alappuzha is the hub of Kerala's coir (coconut fibre) industry.‌​‍

Answer

Kottayam

Answer

Kochi

Answer

Kozhikode

Question 8

One who eats too much:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Glutton — Glutton.‌​‍

Answer

Cannibal

Answer

Herbivore

Answer

Omnivore

Question 9

'Each of the boys (A) have (B) completed (C) their work (D).' Error is in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

B — 'Each' is singular → 'has' not 'have'. ‌​‍Correct: 'Each of the boys has completed his work.'

Answer

A

Answer

C

Answer

D

Question 10

Wular Lake, one of the largest freshwater lakes in Asia, is in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Jammu & Kashmir — Wular Lake in Bandipora district of J&K is one of the largest freshwater lakes in Asia.‌​‍

Answer

Himachal Pradesh

Answer

Ladakh

Answer

Uttarakhand

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #345