Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #512

Question 1

Agniveer term:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

4 years — 4-year tenure.‌​‍

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3

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Permanent

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5

Question 2

Under the NDPS Act, what is the minimum quantity of cocaine that triggers the offense of 'small quantity' for personal use?

Accepted Answer

A. 1 gram — Under the NDPS Act, 1 gram of cocaine is classified as a 'small quantity' for personal use, which may result in reduced penalties compared to larger quantities. Quantities above this threshold are considered 'commercial quantities,' attracting stricter legal consequences. This classification is critical for pharmacists handling such drugs.

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B. 2 grams

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C. 5 grams

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D. 10 grams

Question 3

Antonym of LIBERAL:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Conservative — Liberal ↔ conservative.‌​‍

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Generous

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Open

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Broad

Question 4

Rubber producer top:

Accepted Answer

Kerala — Kerala — 90%+.

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AP

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Karnataka

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Tripura

Question 5

Kerala State Election Commission came into existence on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

3 December 1993 — Kerala SEC established 3 December 1993 — ahead of Panchayati Raj Act.‌​‍

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18 April 1991

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23 April 1994

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1 April 1957

Question 6

A 12-month-old child is brought for a routine check-up. The mother reports that the child can pull himself up to stand and move around by holding onto furniture, but is not yet walking independently. Which of the following gross motor milestones is expected for a child of this age?

Accepted Answer

C. Pulls to stand and cruises along furniture — At 12 months, pulling to stand and cruising along furniture are typical gross motor milestones. Walking independently usually develops between 12-15 months. Sitting without support is typically achieved by 6-8 months, and climbing stairs with alternating feet is a much later milestone, around 2-3 years.

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A. Sits without support for extended periods

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B. Walks independently without assistance

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D. Climbs stairs with alternating feet

Question 7

Largest wheat producer state:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

UP — Uttar Pradesh is #1 in wheat.‌​‍

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Punjab

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Haryana

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MP

Question 8

A key recommendation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 regarding the medium of instruction, especially at the foundational and preparatory stages, is to promote:

Accepted Answer

B. The mother tongue/local language/regional language as the medium of instruction until at least Grade 5, and preferably till Grade 8 and beyond. — NEP 2020 strongly advocates for the use of the mother tongue/local language/regional language as the medium of instruction in schools, particularly up to Grade 5, and ideally extending to Grade 8 and beyond. This approach aims to enhance learning outcomes and foster multilingualism. Options A and C contradict the policy's emphasis on linguistic diversity and local context, while D overlooks the specific policy recommendation.

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A. English as the sole medium of instruction to ensure global competitiveness.

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C. Hindi as the mandatory medium of instruction across all states for national integration.

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D. Any language chosen by the parents, with no specific emphasis on regional languages.

Question 9

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates intrinsic motivation in a student's learning process?

Accepted Answer

C. A student spending hours researching a historical topic purely out of personal fascination. — Intrinsic motivation is driven by an internal desire to learn or engage in an activity for its inherent satisfaction, such as personal fascination. The other options describe actions motivated by external rewards (scholarship, college admission) or avoidance of negative consequences (parental punishment), which are characteristics of extrinsic motivation.

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A. A student studying diligently for an exam to win a scholarship.

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B. A student completing homework assignments to avoid parental punishment.

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D. A student participating in a debate club to impress college admissions officers.

Question 10

Which literary form involves a structured dialogue between two or more characters to explore a theme or idea, often used in classroom discussions to encourage critical thinking?

Accepted Answer

B. Dialogue — Dialogue is a literary form where two or more characters engage in conversation to explore themes or ideas. It is commonly used in classrooms to stimulate active participation and critical analysis. Monologue involves a single speaker, soliloquy is a speech delivered alone, and narrative is a story-telling form.

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A. Monologue

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C. Soliloquy

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D. Narrative

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #512