Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #441

Question 1

A geomorphologist is comparing the riverine landscapes of India. When examining the major west-flowing rivers like Narmada and Tapi, a distinct characteristic at their mouths, compared to east-flowing rivers, is observed. Which of the following best explains this difference?

Accepted Answer

B. Their flow through rift valleys and over hard rocks, resulting in short courses and the formation of estuaries. — Major west-flowing rivers like Narmada and Tapi flow through rift valleys over hard rocks, resulting in relatively short courses and steep gradients. This prevents the extensive deposition of sediment required for delta formation, leading instead to the creation of estuaries at their mouths. While oceanic currents can play a role, the fundamental geological and hydrological characteristics of the rivers themselves are the primary explanation for this difference compared to east-flowing rivers.

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A. Their origin in areas of lower rainfall, leading to significantly reduced sediment load.

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C. The strong oceanic currents in the Arabian Sea, which actively prevent the accumulation of sediment.

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D. Their extensive network of tributaries, distributing sediment over a wider area before reaching the sea.

Question 2

A teacher trainee has just finished a 'teach' session in the microteaching cycle. What is the crucial immediate next step that allows for reflection and improvement before the 're-plan' phase?

Accepted Answer

B. Receive immediate constructive feedback from the supervisor and peers. — The microteaching cycle follows a sequence: Plan -> Teach -> Feedback -> Re-plan -> Re-teach -> Re-feedback. After the 'teach' phase, receiving immediate, constructive feedback from the supervisor and peers is the crucial next step that informs the 're-plan' phase and facilitates skill improvement.

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A. Re-teach the lesson to a different group of students.

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C. Begin planning the next microteaching skill session.

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D. Conduct a self-assessment without external input.

Question 3

Kerala's Responsible Tourism (RT) Mission has garnered international acclaim for its sustainable and community-centric approach. Which of the following is NOT a core principle or objective of the RT Mission?

Accepted Answer

C. Prioritizing mass tourism development with a focus on high-volume international arrivals. — The Kerala RT Mission emphasizes sustainable tourism that benefits local communities, protects the environment, and respects culture. Prioritizing mass tourism and high-volume arrivals (Option C) contradicts the principles of responsible and sustainable tourism, which typically focus on quality over quantity and mitigating negative impacts. Options A, B, and D are all core tenets of responsible tourism.

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A. Promoting local community participation and empowerment in tourism activities.

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B. Ensuring economic benefits of tourism accrue primarily to local communities.

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D. Minimizing negative environmental and socio-cultural impacts of tourism.

Question 4

Southernmost point:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Indira Point — Indira Point (Great Nicobar).‌​‍

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Kanyakumari

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Rameswaram

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Dhanushkodi

Question 5

Civil society refers to:

Accepted Answer

Non-state, non-family associations — NGOs, clubs, unions, religious groups — Civil society = space between state and family where citizens organise collectively — essential for democratic functioning.

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Government

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Military

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Corporations only

Question 6

Kudumbashree (Kerala) is:‌​‍

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Women's self-help poverty alleviation programme — 1998 by Kerala govt + NABARD. ‌​‍SHGs, neighbourhood groups, CDS. Empowered rural women. ‌​‍Micro-enterprises.

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Industry

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Political party

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Bank

Question 7

A sum triples at SI in 10 years. Rate of interest:

Accepted Answer

20% — SI = 2P; 2P = P·R·10/100 → R = 20%.

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10%

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15%

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25%

Question 8

Effective hand hygiene, especially before preparing food and after using the restroom, is a fundamental practice in preventing the spread of infectious diseases. Which mode of disease transmission is most directly targeted by this practice?

Accepted Answer

C. Fecal-oral transmission — Fecal-oral transmission occurs when pathogens from feces are ingested, often due to contaminated hands, food, or water. Practicing effective hand hygiene, especially after using the restroom and before handling food, directly breaks this chain of transmission, preventing the ingestion of harmful microorganisms. While it helps with droplet transmission, its primary impact is on fecal-oral.

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A. Airborne transmission

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B. Vector-borne transmission

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D. Droplet transmission

Question 9

HCF of 48 and 72 is:

Accepted Answer

24 — 48 = 2⁴·3; 72 = 2³·3²; HCF = 2³·3 = 24.

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8

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12

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16

Question 10

Ravi river:

Accepted Answer

Punjab-HP — HP, Punjab.

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J&K

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Kerala

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Tamil Nadu

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #441