Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #449

Question 1

Pedro Álvares Cabral is associated with the European discovery of:‌​‍

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Brazil — Cabral claimed Brazil for Portugal in 1500.‌​‍

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Australia

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Newfoundland

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New Zealand

Question 2

Identify the figure of speech: 'Oh death, where is thy sting?'‌​‍

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Personification / Apostrophe — Addressing an abstract concept (death) as if it were a person = apostrophe/personification.‌​‍

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Metaphor

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Simile

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Oxymoron

Question 3

The 'General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money' (1936) was written by:‌​‍

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John Maynard Keynes — Keynes's General Theory founded modern macroeconomics, proposing government intervention during recessions.‌​‍

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Adam Smith

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Milton Friedman

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David Ricardo

Question 4

Under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016, which of the following best describes the principle of 'reasonable accommodation' in an educational setting?

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B. Making necessary and appropriate modifications and adjustments to ensure persons with disabilities enjoy their rights equally with others. — Reasonable accommodation, as defined in the RPwD Act, refers to necessary and appropriate modification and adjustments, not imposing a disproportionate or undue burden, where needed in a particular case, to ensure persons with disabilities enjoy or exercise all human rights and fundamental freedoms on an equal basis with others. Options A, C, and D represent segregation, lowered expectations, or exclusion, which are contrary to the principle of equality and inclusion.

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A. Providing separate classrooms for students with disabilities to ensure specialized instruction.

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C. Lowering academic standards for students with disabilities to help them pass examinations.

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D. Exempting students with disabilities from participation in extracurricular activities.

Question 5

The Mysore invasions of Kerala in the late 18th century and the subsequent Treaty of Seringapatam (1792) significantly altered the political landscape of the region. From the perspective of administrative and political integration into the broader British Indian Empire, which of the following represents the most crucial long-term outcome for the Malabar region?

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C. It marked the direct annexation of Malabar by the British and its subsequent integration as a district into the Madras Presidency. — The Treaty of Seringapatam (1792) ceded Malabar to the British East India Company, directly leading to its annexation and integration as a district into the Madras Presidency. This fundamentally altered Malabar's political identity, ending traditional rule and establishing direct British administration. Travancore and Cochin, while allies, subsequently became princely states under British paramountcy, not fully independent.

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A. It led to the complete independence of Travancore and Cochin from external influence, as they were vital British allies.

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B. It resulted in the formation of a unified 'Kerala State' under direct British administration, dissolving all existing princely states.

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D. It primarily strengthened the traditional feudal system in Malabar by eliminating external threats and restoring local chieftains.

Question 6

India's 'Neighbourhood First Policy' is a cornerstone of its foreign policy. Which of the following statements most accurately reflects the core principle guiding this policy?

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C. Fostering mutually beneficial partnerships through enhanced connectivity, trade, and people-to-people exchanges, while respecting sovereign equality. — Option C most accurately reflects the core principle of India's 'Neighbourhood First Policy'. This policy aims to build strong, friendly, and mutually beneficial relations with its immediate neighbours by emphasizing enhanced connectivity, increased trade, cultural exchanges, and respect for their sovereignty. Options A, B, and D present either misinterpretations or secondary aspects that do not capture the foundational principle of cooperative and inclusive growth.

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A. Prioritizing military alliances with immediate neighbours to ensure regional security against external threats.

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B. Establishing India as the undisputed economic hegemon in South Asia to drive regional development.

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D. Utilizing economic aid and infrastructure projects primarily as a tool to gain strategic advantage over rival regional powers.

Question 7

Joint family in India:‌​‍

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Multi-generational, patrilineal, common residence and property — Traditional Indian model. ‌​‍Declining in urban areas. Matrilineal: Nairs (Kerala, before reform), Khasis, Garos.

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Single member

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Nuclear only

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Matrilineal only

Question 8

Kerala Kalamandalam located at:

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Cheruthuruthy — Cheruthuruthy, Thrissur district.

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Thrissur

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Palakkad

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Malappuram

Question 9

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 recommends a significant shift in assessment practices. Which of the following best describes this recommended shift?

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C. Prioritizing competency-based assessment and regular formative assessment. — NEP 2020 advocates for a shift from rote learning and purely summative assessment to competency-based assessment that promotes learning and development. It emphasizes regular formative assessments, self-assessment, and peer assessment, moving away from high-stakes, purely summative exams to a more holistic evaluation.

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A. Moving towards solely summative assessments at the end of academic years.

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B. Emphasizing high-stakes board exams for all grades from elementary upwards.

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D. Focusing on a single, standardized national test for all school-leaving students.

Question 10

The Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016, significantly expanded the scope of disability recognition. It increased the number of specified categories of disabilities from 7 (in the PwD Act, 1995) to how many categories?

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C. 21 — The RPwD Act, 2016, broadened the definition of 'person with disability' by recognizing 21 categories of disabilities, a substantial increase from the 7 specified in the earlier PwD Act, 1995. This expansion ensures that a wider range of individuals receive legal recognition and protection under the Act.

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A. 15

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B. 18

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D. 24

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #449