Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #416

Question 1

Manu Bhaker sport:‌​‍

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Shooting — Pistol shooting. 2 bronzes at Paris 2024.‌​‍

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Boxing

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Archery

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Wrestling

Question 2

A researcher consistently excels at critically evaluating complex data, identifying subtle patterns in scientific observations, and solving intricate theoretical problems in their field. According to Robert Sternberg's Triarchic Theory of Intelligence, these strengths primarily reflect which aspect of intelligence?

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C. Analytical intelligence — Sternberg's Analytical (Componential) intelligence is characterized by the ability to analyze, judge, evaluate, compare, and contrast information. The researcher's skills in critically evaluating data, identifying patterns, and solving theoretical problems are core components of analytical intelligence. Practical intelligence involves adapting to real-world contexts, while creative intelligence deals with handling novelty. Fluid intelligence is a concept from Cattell, not Sternberg's Triarchic theory.

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A. Practical intelligence

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B. Creative intelligence

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D. Fluid intelligence

Question 3

A school principal plans to organize a special assembly on November 11th. Which of the following themes would be most appropriate for the assembly, aligning with the significance of this particular day in India?

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C. Emphasizing the legacy of India's first Education Minister and his vision for universal education. — National Education Day is observed on November 11th to commemorate the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, India's first Union Minister of Education. The day celebrates his immense contributions to laying the foundations of the Indian education system, making option C the most appropriate theme. Options A, B, and D relate to other significant national days (Teachers' Day, National Science Day, National Youth Day, respectively).

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A. Celebrating the contributions of Dr. S. Radhakrishnan to Indian philosophy.

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B. Highlighting the importance of scientific research and innovation for national development.

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D. Promoting the role of youth in nation-building and spiritual awakening.

Question 4

'Rihla' was written by:‌​‍

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Ibn Battuta — Ibn Battuta wrote Rihla (Travels) about his journeys including his time in Muhammad bin Tughlaq's India.‌​‍

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Al-Biruni

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Marco Polo

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Megasthenes

Question 5

The meaning of the idiom 'cat and dog life' is:‌​‍

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Constant arguments between couple — Living a cat-and-dog life = quarrelsome domestic life.‌​‍

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Loving pets

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Happy family

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Wild nature

Question 6

An 'anachronism' refers to:‌​‍

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Something placed in the wrong time period — Anachronism: something chronologically out of place (e.g., a clock in a Roman-era film).‌​‍

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A regular event

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A recent event

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A long-lasting event

Question 7

Kerala Mini Kits Agri Scheme:‌​‍

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All — Comprehensive farmer support.‌​‍

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Tools

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Fertilizer

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Seed distribution

Question 8

US President 2025-26:‌​‍

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Trump (2nd term) — Donald Trump sworn in 20 Jan 2025.‌​‍

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Vance

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Biden

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Harris

Question 9

One word: Life story by someone else:‌​‍

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Biography — Biography.‌​‍

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Memoir

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Autobiography

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Diary

Question 10

In the Union Budget 2023-24, which sector received the highest allocation under the capital expenditure budget to boost infrastructure development?

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C. Railways — The Union Budget 2023-24 allocated ₹1.62 lakh crore to Defence, the highest among the mentioned sectors, as part of the government's focus on modernizing armed forces and infrastructure. While Railways and Road Transport also received significant allocations, Defence surpassed them in capital expenditure.

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A. Health and Family Welfare

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B. Defence

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D. Road Transport and Highways

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #416