Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #561

Question 1

Dockyard found at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Lothal — Lothal, Gujarat.‌​‍

Answer

Harappa

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Mohenjo-daro

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Kalibangan

Question 2

Highest peak in India:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kanchenjunga — Kanchenjunga (8,586 m) — highest peak within India's borders.‌​‍

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Everest

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K2

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Nanda Devi

Question 3

Behaviourism school's key figure:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

John B. Watson / B.F. Skinner — Studies observable behavior only. ‌​‍Watson's 'Little Albert' experiment. Skinner's operant conditioning.

Answer

James

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Rogers

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Freud

Question 4

Who wrote the famous work 'Jathikummi'?

Accepted Answer

Pandit Karuppan — Pandit K.P. Karuppan composed Jathikummi (1912) — anti-caste poem.

Answer

Kelappan

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E.M.S.

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O.N.V. Kurup

Question 5

Black soil best for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Cotton — Cotton.‌​‍

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Rice

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Wheat

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Tea

Question 6

'Crocodile tears' means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Fake/insincere tears — Pretending to cry.‌​‍

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Happy tears

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Real tears

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Painful tears

Question 7

Ayyankali founded which organisation?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham — Ayyankali founded Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham in 1907.‌​‍

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SNDP Yogam

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NSS

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Brahmo Samaj

Question 8

Abdul Kalam's role:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

President, DRDO, ISRO — Multiple — Integrated Guided Missile Development, SLV, President.‌​‍

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Just missile

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Just scientist

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Just President

Question 9

Proper hand hygiene is crucial in preventing the spread of infections. According to standard guidelines, what is the minimum recommended duration for washing hands with soap and water?

Accepted Answer

C. 20-30 seconds — The World Health Organization (WHO) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend washing hands with soap and water for at least 20-30 seconds to effectively remove germs and prevent the spread of infectious diseases. Shorter durations are generally insufficient, while longer durations are not typically mandated as a minimum.

Answer

A. 5-10 seconds

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B. 10-15 seconds

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D. 40-60 seconds

Question 10

The National Health Mission (NHM) aims to strengthen the public health system across India. Which of the following is a key program component specifically focusing on maternal and child health within the NHM framework?

Accepted Answer

A. Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram (JSSK). — The Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram (JSSK) is a crucial initiative under NHM dedicated to reducing maternal and infant mortality by providing free services for pregnant women and sick neonates. NPCDCS focuses on non-communicable diseases, while Jan Dhan Yojana and Swachh Bharat Abhiyan are not direct health programs under NHM.

Answer

B. National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, CVD, and Stroke (NPCDCS).

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C. Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (financial inclusion scheme).

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D. Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (nationwide sanitation campaign).

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #561