Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #478

Question 1

Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) was first launched in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rajasthan — AAY launched first in Rajasthan in 2000.‌​‍

Answer

Tamil Nadu

Answer

Bihar

Answer

Kerala

Question 2

The Kerala Land Reforms (Amendment) Act gave permanent rights to tenants from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1 January 1970 — Kerala Land Reforms (Amendment) Act came into effect on 1 January 1970 abolishing the Janmi system.‌​‍

Answer

18 April 1991

Answer

1 November 1956

Answer

1 January 1957

Question 3

One of the significant advantages of implementing Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) in the education system is its potential to:

Accepted Answer

C. Foster an environment where learning is seen as a continuous process, not just exam-centric. — CCE promotes a holistic view of education, emphasizing ongoing assessment and development beyond just final exams. It encourages continuous learning, reduces exam stress, and integrates various aspects of a child's personality into the evaluation, moving away from a purely exam-driven culture. CCE does not eliminate external exams, nor does it reduce the need for teacher feedback; in fact, it often increases it. While some standardization might occur, its primary advantage is pedagogical and student-centric.

Answer

A. Standardize grading across all schools irrespective of local contexts.

Answer

B. Reduce the need for teachers to provide regular feedback to students.

Answer

D. Eliminate the requirement for any external board examinations.

Question 4

Sahyadri is another name for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Western Ghats — Western Ghats are also called Sahyadri.‌​‍

Answer

Eastern Ghats

Answer

Himalayas

Answer

Vindhyas

Question 5

Which river has the largest river basin area in India?

Accepted Answer

Ganges — The Ganga basin is the largest river basin in India, covering about 26% of the country's area.

Answer

Godavari

Answer

Indus

Answer

Brahmaputra

Question 6

The Tropic of Capricorn (23.5°S) does NOT pass through India because:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

It is in the southern hemisphere — India lies entirely in the Northern Hemisphere; only the Tropic of Cancer (23.5°N) crosses India.‌​‍

Answer

India is below equator

Answer

Only Tropic of Cancer does

Answer

It passes through only India

Question 7

Which of the following is the primary site for the synthesis of urea in the human body?

Accepted Answer

A. Liver — The liver is the primary site for urea synthesis through the urea cycle, converting toxic ammonia into urea for excretion. The kidneys filter urea but do not synthesize it. The small intestine and pancreas are not involved in urea production.

Answer

B. Kidneys

Answer

C. Small intestine

Answer

D. Pancreas

Question 8

One word: Opposite-meaning word:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Antonym — Antonym.‌​‍

Answer

Homonym

Answer

Synonym

Answer

Acronym

Question 9

She asked me where I ___.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

lived — Indirect speech: present becomes past. 'Where do you live?' → 'where I lived.'‌​‍

Answer

live

Answer

am living

Answer

have lived

Question 10

'I insist (A) to go (B) to the (C) party (D).' Error is in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

B — 'Insist' takes 'on + gerund'. Correct: 'I insist on going to the party.'‌​‍

Answer

A

Answer

C

Answer

D

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #478