Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #528

Question 1

The smallest unit of data in a computer is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Bit — A Bit (Binary Digit) is the smallest unit of data, having a value of either 0 or 1. ‌​‍A Byte = 8 bits.

Answer

Byte

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Nibble

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Kilobyte

Question 2

How many national parks are there in Kerala?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

6 — Kerala has 6 national parks: Eravikulam, Silent Valley, Periyar, Anamudi Shola, Mathikettan Shola, Pampadum Shola.‌​‍

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3

Answer

5

Answer

8

Question 3

Aditya-L1 reached its final orbit around L1 Lagrange point in:

Accepted Answer

January 2024 — Aditya-L1 was successfully inserted into its halo orbit around the L1 point on 6 January 2024.

Answer

September 2023

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March 2024

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June 2024

Question 4

The plural of 'goose' is:

Accepted Answer

Geese — Irregular plural: goose → geese.

Answer

Gooses

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Geeses

Answer

Gooses'

Question 5

An atlas is a book of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Maps — Atlas is a collection of maps; named after the Greek Titan.‌​‍

Answer

Recipes

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Stories

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Poems

Question 6

Under the new NEP 2020 framework, the Rashtriya Shiksha Aayog (RSA) replaces the existing structure for educational governance. Which of the following is a key function of RSA as per the policy?

Accepted Answer

B. Developing a single national curriculum framework for all stages of school education — The Rashtriya Shiksha Aayog (RSA) is tasked with developing a single national curriculum framework across all stages of school education under NEP 2020. Option A is incorrect as exams remain under state/board control, C is unrelated to RSA's role, and D is under the purview of the Ministry of Education or state departments, not RSA.

Answer

A. Conducting annual state-level examinations for Class 10 and 12

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C. Managing the recruitment of teachers through competitive exams like Kerala PSC

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D. Overseeing the implementation of mid-day meal schemes in government schools

Question 7

Which is the largest freshwater lake in Kerala?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sasthamkotta — Sasthamkotta Lake in Kollam is the largest freshwater lake in Kerala. ‌​‍It is also a Ramsar site (designated 2002).

Answer

Vembanad

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Manasarovar

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Ashtamudi

Question 8

In CCE, which tool is most suitable for assessing the co-scholastic domain (attitudes and values) of a student?

Accepted Answer

B. Observation schedules and anecdotal records — Observation schedules and anecdotal records (B) are ideal for assessing attitudes, values, and socio-emotional skills, which fall under the co-scholastic domain. Unit tests (A) and standardized tests (C) focus on cognitive skills, while portfolio reviews (D) primarily assess written or project work, not necessarily attitudes.

Answer

A. Unit tests with multiple-choice questions

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C. Standardized achievement tests

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D. Portfolio reviews of written assignments

Question 9

Brahmananda Swami Sivayogi's Siddhashram is situated at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Alathur — Sivayogi founded Siddhashram at Alathur, Palakkad (1903).‌​‍

Answer

Aluva

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Kalady

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Sivagiri

Question 10

Kerala Old Age Pension eligibility:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

60+ — 60+ years.‌​‍

Answer

65+

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55+

Answer

All retired

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #528