Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #394

Question 1

As per the Kerala Land Reforms Act Section 82, maximum land permissible for an individual is:

Accepted Answer

7.5 acres — Individual cap 7.5 acres; family cap 15 acres (up to 20 acres if more than 5 members).

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5 acres

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10 acres

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15 acres

Question 2

Find out the incorrect statement about Pandit Karuppan:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

The king of Travancore honoured him with the title Kavithilakam — Pandit Karuppan received the title 'Kavithilakam' from the Cochin king, not Travancore.‌​‍

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Karuppan organized the Cochin Pulaya Maha Sabha in 1913

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In 1925 Pandit Karuppan was nominated to the Cochin Legislative Council

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Aacharabhushanam was written by Pandit Karuppan

Question 3

The Kerala State Teacher's Award is conferred annually to recognize outstanding educators. Which of the following is NOT a primary criterion typically considered for this prestigious award?

Accepted Answer

C. The exact number of years of service completed in government or aided schools. — While experience is generally a prerequisite, the *exact number of years* is not a primary criterion over the quality and impact of a teacher's contribution. The award primarily focuses on excellence in teaching, innovation, student development, and community involvement, rather than just tenure.

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A. Innovation in teaching methodologies and pedagogical practices.

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B. Significant contribution to co-curricular activities and student development.

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D. Efforts in promoting social and community engagement among students.

Question 4

Lowest point on land:

Accepted Answer

Dead Sea shore — Shore ~-430m below sea level.

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Death Valley

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Lake Assal

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Bentley Subglacial

Question 5

'Alma mater' means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

One's school/college — Latin — institution one attended.‌​‍

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Mother tongue

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Native land

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Mother figure

Question 6

A journal named 'Deepika' was started by:

Accepted Answer

Fr. Heras — Nasrani Deepika (1887, oldest Malayalam newspaper) was started by Catholic priests at Mannanam — founder credited variously, including Fr. Nidhirickal Mani Kathanar.

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Vakkom Maulavi

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Chattampi Swamikal

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Mother Teresa

Question 7

The 'Kudumbashree' initiative in Kerala integrates health with livelihood by promoting community-based health programs. Which of the following is a direct outcome of this integration under the 'Health & Nutrition' component of Kudumbashree?

Accepted Answer

B. Establishment of 'Neighborhood Groups (NHGs)' to monitor maternal and child nutrition — Kudumbashree's 'Health & Nutrition' component strengthens community engagement via NHGs for nutrition monitoring and awareness. Option B aligns with this grassroots approach. Other options are either not feasible (A, C) or not universally implemented (D) under Kudumbashree.

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A. Free distribution of high-end diagnostic equipment to all Ayalkootam units

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C. Mandatory hospitalization coverage for all NHG members under Ayushman Bharat

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D. Universal screening of all senior citizens for dementia in every panchayat

Question 8

Before beginning a new unit on the circulatory system, a biology teacher presents a short overview highlighting the main functions of the heart, blood vessels, and blood, and connects these to the students' prior knowledge of the human body. This teaching strategy is an example of applying which of Ausubel's concepts?

Accepted Answer

B. Advance organizer — David Ausubel emphasized the importance of meaningful learning and proposed advance organizers as a key tool. An advance organizer is introductory material presented before a new learning task, designed to help learners connect new information to their existing cognitive structures by providing a conceptual framework. Reciprocal teaching is a Vygotskian strategy, and rote learning is the opposite of meaningful learning.

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A. Reciprocal teaching

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C. Inductive reasoning

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D. Rote learning

Question 9

Which of the following is MOST likely to cause a decrease in the stability of a liquid dosage form?

Accepted Answer

B. Exposure to UV light — Exposure to UV light accelerates photochemical degradation, reducing stability. Cold storage, amber containers, and antioxidants are strategies to enhance stability, making them incorrect choices.

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A. Storage at 2-8°C

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C. Use of amber-colored containers

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D. Addition of antioxidants

Question 10

The two coastal plains of India are the:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Konkan/Malabar (west) and Coromandel/Northern Circars (east) — West: Konkan + Malabar; East: Northern Circars (north) + Coromandel (south).‌​‍

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Eastern Plain and Western Plain

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Kachchh and Kanyakumari

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Punjab and Tamil Nadu

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #394