Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #567

Question 1

A 'Sangam' period work with reference to 'Onam':‌​‍

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Madurai Kanchi — Madurai Kanchi (part of Pathupattu) contains the earliest reference to Onam.‌​‍

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Akananuru

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Chilappatikaram

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Periya Puranam

Question 2

AIR (All India Radio):‌​‍

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Public service broadcaster, Prasar Bharati (1997) — Started 1936 (Indian State Broadcasting Service). ‌​‍Akashvani (Tagore's name, 1956). Prasar Bharati autonomous body.

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Foreign

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Private

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Army

Question 3

'Communist Manifesto' was written by:‌​‍

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Marx and Engels — Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels wrote the Communist Manifesto in 1848.‌​‍

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Lenin

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Stalin

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Mao

Question 4

Synonym of VIRULENT:‌​‍

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Toxic — Extremely harmful.‌​‍

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Safe

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Mild

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Gentle

Question 5

Vizhinjam International Seaport is being developed in which district?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Thiruvananthapuram — Vizhinjam International Seaport, India's first deep-water transshipment port, is being built in Thiruvananthapuram.‌​‍

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Alappuzha

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Kollam

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Ernakulam

Question 6

Sundarbans delta is formed by which rivers?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ganga and Brahmaputra — The Sundarbans delta is formed by the Ganga and Brahmaputra river systems in West Bengal and Bangladesh.‌​‍

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Ganga and Yamuna

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Mahanadi and Godavari

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Krishna and Cauvery

Question 7

Simile uses:‌​‍

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Like or as — E.g., 'brave as a lion'. ‌​‍Metaphor: direct comparison without like/as ('he is a lion').

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No comparison

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Question

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Personification

Question 8

To effectively support the holistic development of adolescent students, a school counselor should prioritize interventions that:

Accepted Answer

C. Foster opportunities for critical thinking, identity exploration, and healthy peer relationships. — Holistic adolescent development requires fostering cognitive skills like critical thinking, providing safe spaces for identity formation and self-discovery, and promoting positive peer interactions which are crucial for social and emotional growth. Strict enforcement, isolation, or a singular focus on academics neglects critical aspects of their development.

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A. Strictly enforce disciplinary rules to prevent all risk-taking behaviors.

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B. Minimize peer group interactions to reduce negative influences.

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D. Focus solely on academic achievement and preparation for higher education.

Question 9

Synonym of SYCOPHANT:‌​‍

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Flatterer — One who flatters for personal gain.‌​‍

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Rival

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Enemy

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Critic

Question 10

A resolution proposing the deployment of a United Nations peacekeeping force to a volatile region is put to a vote in the Security Council. One of the Permanent Five (P5) members casts a negative vote, citing national security concerns related to the region. What is the most immediate and direct consequence of this P5 member's action?

Accepted Answer

B. The resolution fails to pass, effectively preventing the deployment of the peacekeeping force under the proposed mandate. — The veto power held by each of the five permanent members of the UN Security Council means that a single negative vote from any of these members can block the adoption of any substantive resolution, regardless of the number of affirmative votes. Therefore, the proposed peacekeeping mission cannot proceed under that specific resolution. The UN General Assembly does not have the authority to override a Security Council veto, nor is there a mechanism for the ICJ to review the legality of a P5 veto.

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A. The resolution is then referred to the UN General Assembly for a final decision by a two-thirds majority.

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C. The other four P5 members can jointly appeal to the International Court of Justice to review the legality of the veto.

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D. The resolution is adopted but requires additional approval from all member states contributing troops to the proposed mission.

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #567