Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #571

Question 1

The Union Government aims to promote a specific national health initiative (e.g., universal vaccination program) which falls primarily under the State List. To ensure its effective implementation across all states, including those with limited financial capacity or differing priorities, the Centre seeks to provide financial assistance linked with performance metrics. Which of the following constitutional provisions would be the most appropriate mechanism for the Union to disburse such funds and issue accompanying directions?

Accepted Answer

B. Article 282 (Discretionary grants by the Union or States). — Article 282 provides for discretionary grants by the Union to States for any public purpose, allowing the Union to attach specific conditions and performance metrics for the utilization of funds. This makes it the most suitable mechanism for funding specific national initiatives under the State List while ensuring accountability and adherence to central guidelines. Article 275 grants are primarily statutory, recommended by the Finance Commission, and less flexible for conditional, scheme-specific funding. Article 293 relates to borrowing powers of states, and Article 256 deals with administrat

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A. Article 275 (Grants from the Union to certain States).

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C. Article 293 (Borrowing by States).

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D. Article 256 (Obligation of States and the Union).

Question 2

Sufi silsilahs in India:

Accepted Answer

Chishti, Suhrawardi, Naqshbandi, Qadri — Four main silsilahs.

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Only Chishti

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Two

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Five+

Question 3

One who speaks for others:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Spokesperson — Speaks on behalf of a group.‌​‍

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Mediator

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Interpreter

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Lawyer

Question 4

Choose the odd one: Smart, Brilliant, Honest, Bright

Accepted Answer

Honest — Smart/Brilliant/Bright relate to intelligence; Honest is a moral trait.

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Smart

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Brilliant

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Bright

Question 5

Nitrogen cycle bacteria:

Accepted Answer

Rhizobium, Nitrosomonas — Various nitrogen-fixing/nitrifying bacteria.

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Only Rhizobium

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E. coli

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Staphylococcus

Question 6

The keto group C=O (between two carbons) is characteristic of:

Accepted Answer

Ketones — Ketones have C=O with two C attached (e.g., acetone CH₃COCH₃).

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Aldehydes

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Alcohols

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Acids

Question 7

Who was the first Keralite to serve twice as Finance Minister in the Central Cabinet?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Dr. John Mathai — Dr. ‌​‍John Mathai held the Finance portfolio 1949–1950 in the Jawaharlal Nehru cabinet.

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Krishna Kumar

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A.K. Antony

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K. Karunakaran

Question 8

Arabian Sea cyclone Tauktae Kerala:

Accepted Answer

May 2021 — Severe cyclone near Kerala coast.

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2020

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2019

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2022

Question 9

David Ausubel's theory of meaningful learning suggests that new information is most effectively learned when it is related to existing knowledge. Which of the following teaching strategies aligns best with Ausubel's theory?

Accepted Answer

B. Using advance organizers to connect new material with prior knowledge — Ausubel emphasized the use of advance organizers—structured materials presented before learning—to bridge new information with existing cognitive structures. Memorization (A), strict discipline (C), and exclusive experiential learning (D) do not align with his focus on meaningful learning through conceptual connections.

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A. Encouraging students to memorize facts through repetition

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C. Implementing strict discipline to ensure focus during lessons

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D. Focusing exclusively on hands-on, experiential learning activities

Question 10

Which word is a noun?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Happiness — Abstract noun from adjective 'happy'.‌​‍

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Running

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Quickly

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Happy

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #571