Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #462

Question 1

Kerala NLU — NUALS:

Accepted Answer

Kochi — Kochi.

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TVM

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Kozhikode

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Thrissur

Question 2

Gulf Cooperation Council members:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

6 — Saudi, UAE, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain.‌​‍

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5

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10

Answer

8

Question 3

Gandhi's autobiography:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

My Experiments with Truth — The Story of My Experiments with Truth.‌​‍

Answer

Discovery

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Key to Health

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Hind Swaraj

Question 4

Pointing to a photo, a man says 'She is my mother's daughter.' The person is his:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sister — Mother's daughter = his sister.‌​‍

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Mother

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Daughter

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Aunt

Question 5

Kerala's climate is significantly shaped by the monsoon systems. Considering the Southwest Monsoon, which of the following geographical factors is primarily responsible for the exceptionally high rainfall received along the western slopes of the Western Ghats in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

B. The orographic effect caused by the Western Ghats obstructing moisture-laden winds. — The Western Ghats run perpendicular to the Southwest Monsoon winds. This geographical feature forces the moisture-laden winds to rise, cool, condense, and precipitate heavily on the windward western slopes, leading to significant orographic rainfall. Options A, C, and D describe other atmospheric or geographical phenomena that are either incorrect in context, less primary, or influence different aspects of the monsoon.

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A. The parallel alignment of the Western Ghats with the monsoon winds, enhancing their flow.

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C. The influence of the Tibetan high-pressure system creating strong onshore winds.

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D. Frequent cyclonic depressions forming over the Arabian Sea and moving towards the coast.

Question 6

The masculine gender of 'Duck' is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Drake — A male duck is called a drake.‌​‍

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Goose

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Duckling

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Swan

Question 7

A teacher using the Audio-Lingual Method notices that students frequently make the same grammatical error despite repeated drills. What is the most appropriate next step?

Accepted Answer

C. Provide immediate and consistent feedback to correct the error during drills, reinforcing the habit. — The Audio-Lingual Method relies on immediate feedback to correct errors and reinforce habits. While shifting to a communicative approach (Option B) might help build confidence, the most effective step is to continue providing immediate, consistent corrections (Option C) to address the error directly. The other options either delay correction or fail to address the core principle of habit formation.

Answer

A. Introduce a new set of drills to reinforce the correct form without addressing the error directly.

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B. Temporarily shift to a communicative approach to build confidence before returning to drills.

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D. Allow students to self-correct by providing the correct answer later and moving on to avoid frustration.

Question 8

Nobel Prize in Economics 2024 was awarded for research on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Institutional role in prosperity — Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, and James Robinson won for research on how institutions shape national prosperity.‌​‍

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Climate economics

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Behavioural economics

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Trade theory

Question 9

'Look after' means:

Accepted Answer

Take care of — Look after = take care of someone/something.

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Search

Answer

Ignore

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Watch

Question 10

The Kerala government recently launched the 'Aarogyam' initiative under the 'Health for All' mission. Which of the following is the PRIMARY objective of this initiative?

Accepted Answer

B. To ensure universal health coverage by strengthening primary healthcare services in all local self-government institutions — The 'Aarogyam' initiative is part of Kerala's 'Health for All' mission aimed at strengthening primary healthcare services (PHCs and sub-centers) across all local self-government institutions to ensure universal health coverage. Option A is too narrow (elderly-focused), C is a component but not the primary objective, and D is a separate initiative, not the core of 'Aarogyam'.

Answer

A. To provide free medical care to all elderly citizens above 60 years in Kerala

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C. To distribute free essential medicines to patients with chronic diseases across government hospitals

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D. To implement a state-wide telemedicine project for remote rural areas

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #462