Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #553

Question 1

Which river forms the boundary between India and Nepal for a long stretch?

Accepted Answer

Kali (Mahakali) — The Kali (Mahakali) River forms a significant part of the India-Nepal border in Uttarakhand.

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Gandak

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Kosi

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Rapti

Question 2

Who led the 1921 Malabar Rebellion from the Eranad-Valluvanad area?

Accepted Answer

Ali Musliyar and Variyankunnath Kunhahammad Haji — The 1921 rebellion was led by Ali Musliyar and Variyankunnath Kunhahammad Haji.

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Muhammad Abdurahiman

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P. Krishna Pillai

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Moyyarath Sankaran

Question 3

Which of the following is a CORRECT statement about the transmission of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs)?

Accepted Answer

D. Vector-borne transmission requires a living organism as an intermediary — Vector-borne transmission involves living organisms like mosquitoes or ticks as intermediaries. Direct contact transmission does not require an intermediate object (Option A is incorrect); droplet transmission typically travels less than 1 meter (Option B is incorrect); airborne transmission involves particles smaller than 5 micrometers (Option C is incorrect).

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A. Direct contact transmission requires a contaminated intermediate object

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B. Droplet transmission can travel more than 1 meter from the source patient

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C. Airborne transmission involves particles larger than 5 micrometers

Question 4

Change to passive: 'Manners reveal true character.'

Accepted Answer

True character is revealed by manners. — Object becomes subject; verb becomes 'is revealed'.

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Good manners reveal good character.

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True manner reveal character.

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It is manners that reveal character.

Question 5

Food Corporation of India (FCI) was established in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1965 — FCI (1965) procures, stores, and distributes food grains. ‌​‍Ensures food security.

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1955

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1960

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1970

Question 6

The Davis Cup is associated with:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Tennis — Davis Cup is the premier international team event in men's tennis.‌​‍

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Football

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Cricket

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Golf

Question 7

2020 was leap:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Yes — Yes.‌​‍

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Unknown

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Partial

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No

Question 8

The G20, as a premier forum for international economic cooperation, often grapples with complex global challenges. In recent years, which factor has most significantly complicated the G20's ability to achieve consensus and deliver impactful outcomes on major international issues?

Accepted Answer

C. Deepening geopolitical divisions and rivalries among major powers, particularly concerning conflicts and security issues. — While issues like trade protectionism and climate targets are present, the most significant impediment to G20 consensus in recent years has been the escalating geopolitical tensions and rivalries among its major power members. These divisions, often stemming from conflicts and security concerns, spill over into economic and other discussions, making it challenging to find common ground on a wide range of global issues. There have been no significant withdrawals of key member states from the G20.

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A. The increasing dominance of trade protectionist policies among developing member states.

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B. Persistent disagreements over climate change mitigation targets between developed and developing nations.

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D. The withdrawal of several key member states, reducing the group's overall economic representation.

Question 9

What is the Total Fertility Rate (TFR) required for population replacement?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

~2.1 children per woman — Below 2.1: population decline (long term). ‌​‍India's TFR: 2.0 (2020, below replacement). Kerala 1.6.

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1

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5

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0

Question 10

Which of the following is a primary responsibility of the District Programme Implementation (DPI) unit under SSA in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

B. Monitoring and evaluating the implementation of educational schemes at the district level — The District Programme Implementation (DPI) unit under SSA is primarily responsible for monitoring and evaluating the implementation of educational schemes at the district level. While teacher training (Option A) may be coordinated, it is not the primary responsibility. Curriculum design (Option C) and textbook approval (Option D) are handled by SCERT and other higher bodies, not DPI.

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A. Conducting statewide teacher training programs

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C. Designing the curriculum for Class 10 and Class 12

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D. Approving textbooks for all government schools

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #553