Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #420

Question 1

Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi:‌​‍

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Thrissur — Thrissur.‌​‍

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Kozhikode

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Kochi

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TVM

Question 2

Synonym of OMNISCIENT:‌​‍

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All-knowing — Knowing everything.‌​‍

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Limited

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Ignorant

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Forgetful

Question 3

Airports in India (operational):

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~150 — Over 150 operational.

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~75

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~200

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500

Question 4

Resolution of a measurement is:‌​‍

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Least count — smallest change detectable — Vernier caliper LC = 0.01 cm; screw gauge 0.001 cm. ‌​‍Measurement reported to least count precision.

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Maximum value

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Mean

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Error

Question 5

Recent IPCC reports consistently highlight an observed trend in extreme weather events globally. Considering these assessments, which of the following statements is most accurate regarding the relationship between climate change and extreme weather?

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C. Climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of many pre-existing extreme weather events, such as heatwaves, heavy precipitation, and tropical cyclones. — IPCC reports unequivocally state that human-induced climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of many extreme weather events globally, including heatwaves, heavy precipitation, and tropical cyclones. While climate change does not create entirely new types of events, it significantly alters the probability and characteristics of existing ones. Natural variability plays a role, but the observed trends in extremes cannot be explained without accounting for human influence.

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A. Climate change causes entirely new types of extreme weather events that have never occurred before.

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B. While climate change influences global average temperatures, it has no significant impact on the frequency or intensity of localized extreme weather events.

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D. The observed increase in extreme weather events is primarily due to natural climate variability, with human-induced climate change playing a minor, insignificant role.

Question 6

As per the recent SCERT Kerala guidelines for school reopening post-pandemic, which of the following measures is NOT mandated under the 'Safe School Protocol' for primary classes?

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C. Deployment of a full-time school counselor in every government school — While CO2 monitors are recommended for assessing ventilation, SCERT Kerala does not mandate their installation in every classroom. Option A is correct as masks are required for older children, B is a recommended but not mandatory measure, and D aligns with social distancing protocols.

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A. Mandatory use of face masks for students above 5 years

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B. Installation of CO2 monitors in classrooms to assess air quality

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D. Promoting staggered entry and exit timings to avoid crowding

Question 7

The Truman Doctrine (1947) committed USA to:‌​‍

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Containing Soviet expansion + supporting free peoples — President Harry Truman announced US policy of containment (Mar 1947). ‌​‍Aid to Greece, Turkey against communist threats.

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Disarmament

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Isolationism

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Colonial policy

Question 8

Fill the blank: 'The Global Positioning System (GPS) helps us to ___.'‌​‍

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navigate — GPS is used for navigation.‌​‍

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nostalgia

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envelope

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endeavour

Question 9

Mohiniyattam is a dance form from:‌​‍

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Kerala — Mohiniyattam is a classical dance form from Kerala, performed by women. ‌​‍'Mohini' = enchantress.

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Tamil Nadu

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Karnataka

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Odisha

Question 10

Established in the erstwhile Travancore princely state, which institution marked the beginning of formal university education in Kerala, significantly shaping the region's academic and research landscape?

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C. University of Travancore — The University of Travancore, founded in 1937, was the pioneering university in the region, later becoming the University of Kerala. Its establishment was crucial for advancing higher education and research. The other institutions listed were established much later, serving different phases of Kerala's educational expansion.

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A. University of Calicut

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B. Cochin University of Science and Technology

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D. Mahatma Gandhi University

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #420