Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #522

Question 1

Mt Kosciuszko in:

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Australia — Highest Australia (2228m).

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NZ

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Indonesia

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PNG

Question 2

Mulk Raj Anand is famous for:

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Coolie and Untouchable — Anand's 'Untouchable' (1935) and 'Coolie' (1936) addressed caste and labour exploitation.

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Malgudi Days

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Kanthapura

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English, August

Question 3

On which river is the Peringalkuthu Dam located?‌​‍

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Chalakudy — Chalakudy River, Thrissur.

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Periyar

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Pamba

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Bharathapuzha

Question 4

Synonym of PARSIMONIOUS:‌​‍

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Stingy — Miserly.‌​‍

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Spendthrift

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Kind

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Generous

Question 5

Which of the following national health programmes is primarily aimed at reducing maternal and neonatal mortality by promoting institutional deliveries?

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B. Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) — Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) is a safe motherhood intervention under the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) aimed at reducing maternal and neonatal mortality by promoting institutional deliveries through cash incentives for mothers and health workers. Option A (RKSK) focuses on adolescent health, Option C (NVBDCP) targets vector-borne diseases like malaria, and Option D (NPCDCS) addresses non-communicable diseases.

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A. Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram (RKSK)

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C. National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP)

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D. National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases and Stroke (NPCDCS)

Question 6

Tipu Sultan's administrative policies in Malabar, particularly his land reforms, had significant long-term consequences. Which of the following best describes how these policies, despite his anti-British objectives, inadvertently facilitated the later consolidation of British power in the region?

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B. By undermining the traditional Jenmi-Kanam land tenure system and directly administering land, he weakened the local feudal aristocracy, creating a power vacuum that the British later filled by aligning with the dispossessed Jenmis. — Tipu Sultan's land reforms in Malabar aimed to abolish the Jenmi (landlord) system and convert tenants into direct cultivators under the state, thereby increasing state revenue and centralizing power. While intended to strengthen his rule, this policy severely disrupted the existing social and economic order, alienating the powerful Jenmi class. When the British took control of Malabar, they often reversed or modified Tipu's reforms, largely restoring the Jenmi system, which garnered them the loyalty and cooperation of these influential local elites, thereby aiding their consolidation of power

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A. His centralized judicial system, replacing local customary laws, caused widespread resentment, which the British exploited by promising a return to traditional legal frameworks.

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C. His focus on developing a strong naval fleet diverted resources from internal administration, making the region vulnerable to British infiltration through land routes.

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D. The forced relocation of certain communities for agricultural development led to demographic shifts that made it easier for the British to establish new administrative units.

Question 7

Aadhaar is a biometric identification system unique to:‌​‍

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India — Aadhaar (UIDAI, 2009) provides 12-digit unique ID based on biometrics + demographic data.‌​‍

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Japan

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USA

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UK

Question 8

The 'Kerala State Education Policy 2016' emphasizes which of the following as a primary goal?

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A. Universalization of early childhood education — The Kerala State Education Policy 2016 prioritizes universalization of early childhood education to ensure foundational learning. Option B is a component but not the primary goal. Options C and D are not central focuses of the policy.

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B. Complete digitization of school curriculum

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C. Reduction of school working hours

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D. Mandatory vocational training from Class IX

Question 9

Currency of Russia:‌​‍

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Ruble — Russian Ruble. Capital = Moscow.‌​‍

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Euro

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Krone

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Franc

Question 10

In which year was the Wavell Plan proposed?‌​‍

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1945 — 1945 — Simla Conference. ‌​‍Proposed Executive Council with Indian members. Failed.

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1944

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1946

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1947

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #522