Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #501

Question 1

Niagara Falls between:

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USA and Canada — USA-Canada border.

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USA and Mexico

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Canada and Greenland

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USA and Cuba

Question 2

Sir C.P. Ramaswami Iyer was the Dewan of:‌​‍

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Travancore — Sir C.P. ‌​‍was the last Dewan of Travancore. He wanted Travancore to be independent or join Pakistan.

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Cochin

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Malabar

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Mysore

Question 3

One of the key recommendations of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 regarding school education is:

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B. Introducing a 5+3+3+4 school curriculum structure — NEP 2020 proposes a 5+3+3+4 structure covering foundational, preparatory, middle, and secondary stages (B). It does not abolish CCE (A), mandate English-only instruction (C), or reduce vocational focus (D); instead, it emphasizes multilingualism and vocational integration.

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A. Abolishing continuous and comprehensive evaluation (CCE)

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C. Mandating English as the sole medium of instruction

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D. Reducing the focus on vocational education

Question 4

The Kerala Education Department recently launched a new initiative to integrate advanced digital learning tools and provide IT infrastructure support to all government and aided schools. Which specific organization within the department is primarily tasked with the implementation and management of such technology-driven educational projects?

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C. Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education (KITE) — Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education (KITE) is the state-owned special purpose vehicle responsible for promoting and implementing IT education and digital infrastructure in schools across Kerala. It manages projects related to digital learning tools, smart classrooms, IT labs, and teacher training in ICT. Samagra Shiksha Kerala coordinates various central schemes, KSLMA focuses on literacy, and DVHSE manages vocational higher secondary education.

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A. State Project Office (SPO) of Samagra Shiksha Kerala

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B. Kerala State Literacy Mission Authority (KSLMA)

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D. Directorate of Vocational Higher Secondary Education (DVHSE)

Question 5

The Declaration of Independence (USA) was primarily drafted by:‌​‍

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Thomas Jefferson — Thomas Jefferson drafted (June 1776); revised by Franklin, Adams, Livingston, Sherman. ‌​‍Adopted 4 July 1776.

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John Adams

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Benjamin Franklin

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George Washington

Question 6

Kerala's rail network under:‌​‍

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Southern Railway — Southern Railway zone.‌​‍

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South Central

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Konkan

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Central

Question 7

Which of the following is India's only active volcanic island?‌​‍

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Barren Island (Andaman) — India's only active volcano — Active (last erupted 2017). Uninhabited. Part of Indonesian arc geologically.‌​‍

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Sundarbans

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Lakshadweep

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Gulf of Kutch

Question 8

One who can use both hands equally well is:‌​‍

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Ambidextrous — Ambidextrous = equally skilled with both hands.‌​‍

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Amphibious

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Bilingual

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Agnostic

Question 9

Synonym of ZEAL:‌​‍

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Enthusiasm — Zeal = great enthusiasm.‌​‍

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Laziness

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Fear

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Silence

Question 10

Regular handwashing is considered a cornerstone of personal hygiene and infection control. What is the primary reason for its effectiveness in preventing the spread of diseases?

Accepted Answer

A. It physically removes transient microbes and dirt. — The primary mechanism of handwashing is the mechanical removal of transient microorganisms and dirt from the skin surface through friction and rinsing. It does not sterilize the skin, create a lasting chemical barrier, or aim to kill all resident flora, which are often beneficial.

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B. It sterilizes the skin surface completely.

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C. It creates a protective chemical barrier on the skin.

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D. It kills all resident flora on the hands.

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #501