Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #575

Question 1

Ramakrishna Mission by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vivekananda — Swami Vivekananda (1897).‌​‍

Answer

Ramakrishna

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Dayananda

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Aurobindo

Question 2

A person who loves books:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Bibliophile — Bibliophile = lover of books.‌​‍

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Numismatist

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Philatelist

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Audiophile

Question 3

A group of teachers in Kerala wants to update their pedagogical practices based on the latest educational research and develop supplementary teaching materials for a new curriculum. Which state-level body should they approach for academic guidance and resource development?

Accepted Answer

B. State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) — The SCERT is the apex academic body at the state level responsible for curriculum development, educational research, teacher education, and preparation of instructional materials. While DPI handles administration and SSA focuses on universal elementary education implementation, SCERT specifically provides academic guidance. KSHEC deals with higher education.

Answer

A. Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI)

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C. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) State Project Office

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D. Kerala State Higher Education Council (KSHEC)

Question 4

Under the Right to Education Act, 2009, what is the primary responsibility of a private unaided school regarding the admission of children from weaker sections and disadvantaged groups?

Accepted Answer

B. Reserve 25% of seats for these children at the entry level and provide free education. — The RTE Act mandates that private unaided schools must reserve 25% of the seats at the entry level (Class I or pre-primary) for children belonging to weaker sections and disadvantaged groups. These children are to be provided free and compulsory elementary education, with the state reimbursing the schools for the expenses. Other options present incorrect percentages, scope, or mechanisms.

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A. Reserve 15% of seats for these children at all entry levels.

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C. Provide free education to all children from these groups admitted through a lottery system.

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D. Offer scholarships to 25% of admitted students from economically weaker sections.

Question 5

In the context of the three-tier Panchayati Raj system in Kerala, a newly elected Grama Panchayat is preparing its annual development plan. To ensure genuine grassroots participation and accurate needs assessment for the plan, which of the following is the most fundamental and initial step mandated by the Kerala Panchayat Raj Act?

Accepted Answer

C. Ward Sabhas are convened in each ward to discuss local needs, identify problems, and propose solutions, which are then consolidated and approved by the Grama Sabha. — The Kerala Panchayat Raj Act emphasizes participatory planning, starting from the lowest level. Ward Sabhas are the primary forums where citizens directly articulate their needs and priorities, which are then deliberated and approved by the Grama Sabha, forming the foundation of the Grama Panchayat's development plan. Options A, B, and D represent later stages or alternative approaches that do not prioritize the initial grassroots engagement as effectively as Ward and Grama Sabhas.

Answer

A. The Grama Panchayat forms a working group of experts to conduct a survey of local resources and prepare a draft plan.

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B. The Block Panchayat convenes a joint meeting with all Grama Panchayat presidents to identify common development priorities for the block.

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D. The District Planning Committee allocates funds and issues broad guidelines, based on which the Grama Panchayat designs its specific projects.

Question 6

In above, cubes with no face painted:

Accepted Answer

1 — Inner cube only = (3-2)³ = 1.

Answer

0

Answer

6

Answer

8

Question 7

Laterite soil is typically found in regions of:

Accepted Answer

Heavy rainfall and high temperature — Laterite forms in hot, wet climates (Western Ghats, NE hills, parts of Odisha).

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Low rainfall

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Desert areas

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Cold climates

Question 8

Synonym of INTRICATE:

Accepted Answer

Complex — Very complicated.

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Simple

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Plain

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Direct

Question 9

Which ancient rock systems make up the Peninsular Indian Shield?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Dharwar, Aravalli, Vindhyan — Oldest cratonic rocks.‌​‍

Answer

Only Vindhyan

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Only Aravalli

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Only Dharwar

Question 10

Article 14 of the Indian Constitution deals with:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Equality before Law — Article 14 guarantees equality before law and equal protection of laws to all persons within India (citizens and foreigners both).‌​‍

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Right against Exploitation

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Right to Freedom

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Cultural Rights

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #575