Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #430

Question 1

National Sports Award 2024 top (Khel Ratna):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Manu Bhaker, D Gukesh, H Sreejesh, Praveen Kumar — 4 recipients for 2024: Manu Bhaker, D Gukesh, PR Sreejesh, Praveen Kumar.‌​‍

Answer

Rohit Sharma

Answer

PR Sreejesh only

Answer

Neeraj Chopra

Question 2

Phloem conducts:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Food (mainly sucrose) — sugars, organic solutes — Sieve tubes + companion cells + phloem parenchyma + fibres. ‌​‍Bidirectional. Xylem: water (unidirectional).

Answer

Air

Answer

Waste

Answer

Water

Question 3

The Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to Rabindranath Tagore in:

Accepted Answer

1913 — Tagore won the Nobel for 'Gitanjali' in 1913 — first Asian Nobel laureate.

Answer

1901

Answer

1907

Answer

1920

Question 4

Glycolysis is a fundamental metabolic pathway that occurs in the cytoplasm of cells. What is the net production of ATP molecules directly from one molecule of glucose during anaerobic glycolysis?

Accepted Answer

B. 2 ATP — During anaerobic glycolysis, one molecule of glucose is broken down into two molecules of pyruvate, producing a net gain of 2 ATP molecules through substrate-level phosphorylation. The higher numbers (30-38 ATP) refer to the total ATP yield from complete aerobic respiration, not just anaerobic glycolysis.

Answer

A. 30-32 ATP

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C. 8 ATP

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D. 38 ATP

Question 5

Marthanda Varma defeated the Dutch at the Battle of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Colachel — The Battle of Colachel (1741) saw Travancore king Marthanda Varma defeat the Dutch, ending their colonial power in Kerala.‌​‍

Answer

Kayamkulam

Answer

Ambalapuzha

Answer

Poovar

Question 6

Iran's Islamic Revolution (1979) overthrew:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi — Ayatollah Khomeini led 1979 revolution. ‌​‍Shah fled. Iran became Islamic Republic. ‌​‍US-Iran hostage crisis (1979-81) broke diplomatic ties.

Answer

Khomeini

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Saddam Hussein

Answer

Ayatollah

Question 7

In a classroom setting, a student performs well in logical-mathematical tasks but faces difficulties in understanding metaphors and nuances in language. Which theory would best explain these variations in performance?

Accepted Answer

B. Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences — Gardner's Multiple Intelligences theory posits that individuals have varying strengths in different domains, such as logical-mathematical and linguistic intelligence. Spearman's theory (Option A) would suggest a general 'g factor' influencing all tasks, which does not account for such specific variations.

Answer

A. Spearman's Two-Factor Theory

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C. Sternberg's Triarchic Theory

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D. Binet's Intelligence Scale

Question 8

The Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) program played a crucial role in achieving universal elementary education. Which of the following was a core objective of SSA's implementation strategy?

Accepted Answer

C. To ensure enrollment and retention of all children aged 6-14 in elementary schools. — The core objective of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) was the universalization of elementary education, specifically aiming to ensure that all children in the 6-14 age group are enrolled and retained in schools. It focused on access, equity, quality, and bridging gender and social category gaps. Options A, B, and D do not align with the primary goals and scope of SSA.

Answer

A. To establish and manage private aided schools across the state.

Answer

B. To focus exclusively on improving the quality of secondary education.

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D. To develop specialized curriculum for gifted children in urban areas.

Question 9

British took Kochi:

Accepted Answer

1795 — 1795 during Anglo-Dutch wars.

Answer

1800

Answer

1856

Answer

1947

Question 10

ICAR Kerala centers:

Accepted Answer

CMFRI, CPCRI, KAU — Multiple.

Answer

Only KAU

Answer

None

Answer

Only CMFRI

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #430