Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #412

Question 1

Which of the following statements most accurately reflects the primary economic consequence of British colonial policies on India during the 19th century, contributing to its de-industrialization and poverty?

Accepted Answer

C. India was transformed into a supplier of raw materials and a market for British manufactured goods, systematically undermining its indigenous industries. — Option C accurately describes the 'drain of wealth' and the process of de-industrialization. British policies focused on extracting raw materials from India and selling their finished products, thereby destroying India's traditional handicraft industries. Option A is incorrect as British policy generally hindered Indian industrialization. Option B is false as India became an importer of finished goods. Option D is incorrect; while some land reforms occurred, they often led to increased taxation and peasant indebtedness rather than empowerment.

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A. The British actively promoted the growth of modern Indian industries through direct investment and technological transfer.

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B. India became a major exporter of finished goods to Europe, leading to a trade surplus beneficial for its economy.

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D. The colonial administration implemented extensive land reforms that empowered Indian peasants and significantly boosted agricultural productivity.

Question 2

The Deccan Riots (1875) targeted:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Moneylenders (sahukars) in Maharashtra's Poona, Ahmadnagar districts — Ryots burnt debt bonds (bahi-khata). ‌​‍Triggered by falling cotton prices after US Civil War boom ended. Led to Deccan Agriculturists' Relief Act 1879.

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British officials

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Zamindars

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Traders

Question 3

The arithmetic mean of first 10 odd numbers (1,3,...,19) is:

Accepted Answer

10 — Sum = 10² = 100; mean = 100/10 = 10.

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9

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11

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20

Question 4

Mahakavi Kumaran Asan was a disciple of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sree Narayana Guru — Disciple of Sree Narayana Guru.‌​‍

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Tagore

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Vivekananda

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Chattambi Swamikal

Question 5

The concept of a 'Director of Public Instruction' (DPI) was crucial in systematizing education in princely states. Who was the first person to hold the position of Director of Public Instruction in Travancore?

Accepted Answer

B. George A. Ballard — George A. Ballard was appointed as the first Director of Public Instruction (DPI) for Travancore in 1894, a crucial step in organizing and standardizing the public education system in the princely state. J. Ross was associated with University College, and C.P. Ramaswami Iyer was a prominent Dewan but not the first DPI.

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A. J. Ross

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C. C. P. Ramaswami Iyer

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D. M. Rajaraja Varma

Question 6

Who wrote the book 'A Nation in the Making'?

Accepted Answer

S.N. Banerjee — Surendranath Banerjee's 1925 autobiography.

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Sarojini Naidu

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Jawaharlal Nehru

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Abul Kalam Azad

Question 7

Identify the synonym of 'brave':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Courageous — Brave, courageous, valiant, intrepid are synonyms.‌​‍

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Fearful

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Weak

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Timid

Question 8

Earth has ___ layers:

Accepted Answer

4 — Crust, Mantle, Outer core, Inner core = 4 layers.

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2

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3

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5

Question 9

Antonym of FAR:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Near — Far ↔ near.‌​‍

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Distant

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Remote

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Away

Question 10

Figure of speech: metaphor example:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Life is a journey — Direct comparison without 'like/as'. ‌​‍Extended metaphor: throughout passage. Mixed metaphor: inconsistent.

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He is like a lion

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As brave as a lion

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Wake up

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #412