Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #646

Question 1

Bhavani river:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kerala (Attappady)-TN — Originates in Attappady.‌​‍

Answer

MP

Answer

UP

Answer

MH

Question 2

Panama Canal connects:

Accepted Answer

Atlantic and Pacific — Atlantic - Pacific Ocean.

Answer

Pacific and Indian

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Atlantic and Indian

Answer

Red and Med

Question 3

Complete: Z, Y, X, W, ?

Accepted Answer

V — Reverse alphabet.

Answer

U

Answer

T

Answer

R

Question 4

CM Andhra Pradesh 2024:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

N. Chandrababu Naidu — TDP's Naidu after June 2024.‌​‍

Answer

Rajinikanth

Answer

Jagan

Answer

Pawan

Question 5

The International Day of Education, observed globally on January 24th, highlights education's pivotal role in achieving peace and development. Considering the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 4) and the UN's broader agenda, which of the following policy decisions would be *most in line* with the spirit and objectives of this international observance?

Accepted Answer

B. Implementing comprehensive policies to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and lifelong learning opportunities for all, with a focus on marginalized communities. — The International Day of Education, spearheaded by UNESCO, aligns with SDG 4, which aims to 'ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.' Therefore, policies promoting universal access, equity, and quality for all, especially marginalized groups, are most consistent with its objectives. Options A, C, and D contradict the principles of inclusivity, equity, or context-appropriateness central to global education goals.

Answer

A. Investing heavily in private educational institutions while reducing public funding for primary schools in rural areas.

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C. Prioritizing vocational training for specific industries, thereby limiting access to broader academic fields for most students.

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D. Standardizing all national curricula globally to ensure uniformity, irrespective of local cultural or socio-economic contexts.

Question 6

Black soil / Regur formed from:

Accepted Answer

Volcanic rock — Weathered basaltic rock.

Answer

Alluvium

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Granite

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Sandstone

Question 7

Indirect: She said, 'Don't go there.'‌​‍

Accepted Answer

She said not to go there — Negative command: said/told/ordered + not to + V1.‌​‍

Answer

She told not to go there

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She ordered not to go there

Answer

She forbade to go there

Question 8

A large industrial unit is found to be discharging untreated effluents into a river, leading to severe water pollution and endangering the local ecosystem and human health. Which of the following is the most direct and potent action the Central Government can take *specifically* under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, to address this immediate environmental degradation?

Accepted Answer

A. Issue directions for the closure of the industrial unit or for the stoppage/regulation of its electricity, water, or other services. — Option A is correct because Section 5 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, specifically empowers the Central Government to issue directions, including those for the closure of any industry, operation, or process, or for the stoppage or regulation of supply of electricity, water, or any other service. This provision allows for immediate and decisive action against environmental polluters. Options B, C, and D describe actions under different acts or are less direct/immediate responses to the pollution source itself under the EPA, 1986.

Answer

B. File a criminal complaint against the factory management under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, through the State Pollution Control Board.

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C. Constitute an expert committee to assess the long-term ecological damage and recommend rehabilitation measures for the affected area.

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D. Declare the river stretch as a 'Protected Area' under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, thereby prohibiting further industrial activities.

Question 9

Fermentation produces:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Alcohol + CO₂ — Sugar → Alcohol + CO₂ (by yeast).‌​‍

Answer

Oxygen

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Water

Answer

Nitrogen

Question 10

In a right triangle, angles:

Accepted Answer

90°, other two sum 90° — One 90°.

Answer

180°

Answer

90° both

Answer

60°

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #646