Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #530

Question 1

According to the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the new curricular and pedagogical structure begins with a 'Foundational Stage' of 5 years (ages 3-8). Which of the following best describes the primary pedagogical approach emphasized for this stage?

Accepted Answer

B. Play-based, activity-based, and discovery-based learning. — NEP 2020 strongly advocates for play-based, activity-based, and discovery-based learning in the Foundational Stage (3-8 years) to promote holistic development and early literacy and numeracy, rather than rote memorization or early formal subject instruction. Options A, C, and D represent practices that NEP seeks to move away from, especially in early childhood education.

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A. Rote memorization and early introduction to formal subjects.

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C. Strict adherence to textbooks and standardized tests.

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D. Intensive preparation for competitive examinations.

Question 2

Antonym of HONESTY:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Dishonesty — Honesty ↔ dishonesty.‌​‍

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Sincerity

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Candor

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Truth

Question 3

Synonym of CURT:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Abrupt — Rudely brief.‌​‍

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Gentle

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Polite

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Long

Question 4

Among former Portuguese colonies in India, which one is an island?

Accepted Answer

Diu — Diu is an island off the southern tip of the Kathiawar peninsula.

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Goa

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Daman

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Dadra

Question 5

Synonym of FORTUITOUS:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Accidental — By chance.‌​‍

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Planned

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Intentional

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Direct

Question 6

NOTA option introduced:

Accepted Answer

2013 — 2013 after SC ruling.

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2014

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2019

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2009

Question 7

The word 'Communication' is derived from which language?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Latin — From Latin 'communicare' meaning 'to share'.‌​‍

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English

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Arabic

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Persian

Question 8

Election Commissioner of India (CEC 2024-26):

Accepted Answer

Both A and B — Rajiv Kumar till Feb 2025; Gyanesh Kumar after.

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Rajiv Kumar

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Gyanesh Kumar

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Sushil Chandra

Question 9

Place for burial:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Cemetery — Cemetery.‌​‍

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Morgue

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Hospital

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Temple

Question 10

The Pampadum Shola National Park is in which district?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Idukki — Pampadum Shola NP (1.32 km²) — India's smallest national park — is in Idukki.‌​‍

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Pathanamthitta

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Kollam

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Wayanad

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #530