Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #536

Question 1

The country with the world's largest natural gas reserve is:

Accepted Answer

Russia — Russia holds the world's largest proven natural gas reserves.

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Saudi Arabia

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Kuwait

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USA

Question 2

The first Chief Minister of the newly formed Kerala (1957) belonged to which party?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Communist Party of India — EMS Namboodiripad led the world's first democratically elected Communist government.‌​‍

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INC

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Muslim League

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Socialist Party

Question 3

The Pallava capital was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kanchipuram — Pallavas (3rd-9th C CE) ruled from Kanchipuram. ‌​‍Sponsored Dravidian architecture at Mahabalipuram (UNESCO).

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Chennai

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Thanjavur

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Madurai

Question 4

The highest peak of the Western Ghats is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Anamudi — Anamudi in Kerala (2695 m) — highest peak south of the Himalayas.‌​‍

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Mahendragiri

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Doddabetta

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Amba Shankar

Question 5

A literature teacher aims to enhance students' empathy, communication skills, and understanding of diverse perspectives within the classroom. Which literary form would be most effective for achieving these specific learning objectives through active engagement?

Accepted Answer

B. Engaging in dramatic role-play and script interpretation — Dramatic role-play allows students to embody characters, fostering empathy by experiencing situations from different perspectives. It also directly improves communication skills through dialogue and interaction, making it ideal for the stated objectives. The other options, while valuable, do not address all three objectives as effectively through active, embodied engagement.

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A. Analyzing classical poetry for thematic elements

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C. Writing reflective journal entries on personal experiences

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D. Debating contemporary novels on social issues

Question 6

Pick out the odd one from the group:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

President of England — UK has a Monarch, not a President. Head of State in UK is the King/Queen.‌​‍

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President of India

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President of Switzerland

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President of U.S.

Question 7

Name the plan to link rivers through a network of reservoirs and canals across India:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Interlinking of Rivers Project — National River Linking Project (NRLP) connects Himalayan and peninsular rivers.‌​‍

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Flood Forecasting Plan

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Sustainable Drainage Plan

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National Conservation Plan

Question 8

A 45-year-old daily wage laborer, identified as belonging to an economically weaker section, is diagnosed with a severe respiratory infection requiring hospitalization and specialized medication. Which of the following Kerala government health schemes would primarily ensure financial assistance for his treatment and medication costs at an empaneled hospital?

Accepted Answer

C. Karunya Arogya Suraksha Paddhati (KASP) — Karunya Arogya Suraksha Paddhati (KASP) is a comprehensive health insurance scheme that provides financial protection and covers hospitalization expenses, including medication costs, for eligible economically weaker sections in empaneled hospitals. Aardram Mission focuses on upgrading healthcare facilities, Vayomithram Project provides healthcare for the elderly, and Sukrutham Scheme specifically targets cancer treatment.

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A. Aardram Mission

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B. Vayomithram Project

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D. Sukrutham Scheme

Question 9

Kerala Development Report (Planning Commission):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2008 — 2008 report on state model.‌​‍

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2000

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2013

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2018

Question 10

What technology did the first generation of computers primarily use?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vacuum Tubes — First generation computers (1940-1956) used vacuum tubes. ‌​‍ENIAC was the first general-purpose electronic computer.

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Transistors

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Integrated Circuits

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Microprocessors

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #536