Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #555

Question 1

Swachh Bharat Mission was launched on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2 October 2014 — Swachh Bharat Mission launched on 2 October 2014 (Gandhi Jayanti) for sanitation and cleanliness.‌​‍

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15 August 2014

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26 January 2015

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1 April 2015

Question 2

Synonym of APPREHENSIVE:

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Anxious — Worried.

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Relaxed

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Happy

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Excited

Question 3

Malayalam one of 22 scheduled languages:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Yes — Yes — 8th Schedule.‌​‍

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Classical only

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No

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Associate

Question 4

Statements about Marayoor — which are TRUE? ‌​‍(i) Small town in Idukki Taluk (ii) Prehistoric rock paintings (iii) Famous for sandalwood forests (iv) Scenic Pambar river

Accepted Answer

All four — All four are correct facts about Marayoor (Idukki district).‌​‍

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(i), (iii), (iv)

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(ii), (iii), (iv)

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(i), (ii), (iii)

Question 5

Feminism's three waves are traditionally:

Accepted Answer

1st wave (suffrage), 2nd wave (workplace/body), 3rd wave (intersectional) — 1st wave late 19th-early 20th C (vote); 2nd wave 1960s-80s; 3rd wave 1990s onwards (intersectionality — race, class, sexuality).

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Ancient, medieval, modern

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Liberal, radical, Marxist

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Indian, Western, African

Question 6

The 'Kerala Model of Development' is often cited for its unique approach. Which of the following statements most accurately describes its primary distinguishing characteristic?

Accepted Answer

B. Achieving impressive social development indicators like literacy and life expectancy, primarily through extensive public sector provisioning in health and education, even with relatively moderate economic growth. — The Kerala Model is uniquely characterized by its success in achieving high human development indicators, such as literacy, life expectancy, and low infant mortality rates, primarily through significant public investment in social sectors like health and education. This was accomplished despite historically moderate economic growth, distinguishing it from models that prioritize economic growth first. Distractors describe approaches contrary to or not central to the core uniqueness of the Kerala Model.

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A. Attaining high levels of economic growth through rapid industrialization while maintaining strong environmental regulations.

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C. Relying heavily on foreign aid and international grants to fund its social welfare programs and infrastructure development.

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D. Implementing a purely market-driven approach to social welfare, encouraging private investment to meet public needs efficiently.

Question 7

During a parent-teacher meeting in a Kerala government school, a parent expresses concern that their child, a student with a learning disability, is frequently reprimanded publicly by the teacher for not keeping up with the class, causing the child emotional distress. Which provision of the RTE Act, 2009, is most directly being violated in this scenario?

Accepted Answer

B. Prohibition of physical punishment and mental harassment. — The RTE Act, 2009 explicitly prohibits physical punishment and mental harassment of children. Public reprimand that causes emotional distress, especially to a child with special needs, falls under mental harassment and is a direct violation of this provision. The other options are valid provisions of the RTE Act but are not directly applicable to the scenario described.

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A. Prohibition of private tuition by teachers.

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C. Provision for admission of children from weaker sections.

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D. Requirement for minimum number of working days in an academic year.

Question 8

Cochin port developed by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Robert Bristow — Robert Bristow created Willingdon Island for port.‌​‍

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Portuguese

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Dutch

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British

Question 9

Which of the following enzymes is commonly measured in serum to assess liver function in a patient with suspected hepatitis?

Accepted Answer

B. Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) — Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) is a liver-specific enzyme released into the bloodstream during liver damage or inflammation (e.g., hepatitis). Amylase (A) and lipase (D) are pancreatic enzymes; creatine kinase (C) is muscle-related. ALT is the gold standard for liver function assessment.

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A. Amylase

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C. Creatine kinase (CK)

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D. Lipase

Question 10

A school implements a system where students receive grades for their final term papers, mid-term exams, and a comprehensive final project. These assessments are primarily used to certify learning achievement at specific points. This approach aligns best with:

Accepted Answer

A. Summative Assessment — Summative assessments are conducted at the end of instructional periods to evaluate overall learning, assign grades, and certify achievement. Final term papers, mid-term exams, and comprehensive final projects are typical examples used to summarize learning outcomes. Formative assessment provides ongoing feedback, diagnostic identifies initial gaps, and CCE is a broader, continuous system.

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B. Formative Assessment

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C. Diagnostic Assessment

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D. Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE)

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #555