Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #656

Question 1

India observes 'National Space Day' on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

23 August — National Space Day — 23 August — marks Chandrayaan-3's Moon landing (2023).‌​‍

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15 August

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18 May

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19 April

Question 2

Sasthamkotta, Kerala's largest freshwater lake, is in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kollam — Sasthamkotta is a Ramsar wetland and a freshwater lake in Kollam district.‌​‍

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Kottayam

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Alappuzha

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Ernakulam

Question 3

Indirect form of: 'Do you like comics?' she asked me.

Accepted Answer

She asked me whether I liked comics — Yes/no question → 'whether/if' + back-shifted tense (like → liked).

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She asked me whether I like comics

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She asked me whether I have liked comics

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She asked me did I like comics

Question 4

In a Kerala village, the local self-government (Gram Panchayat) has decided to implement a community health program focusing on elderly care. Which social group is MOST likely to benefit from this initiative?

Accepted Answer

C. Senior citizens above 60 years — Elderly care programs specifically target senior citizens above 60 years, addressing their unique health and social needs. The other options (A, B, D) represent different demographic groups with distinct health priorities.

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A. School-going children

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B. Pregnant women

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D. Adolescent boys

Question 5

A student consistently spends extra hours after school working on a science project, experimenting with different variables, purely because they are fascinated by the topic and enjoy the process of discovery, even though it's not graded. This behavior is primarily driven by:

Accepted Answer

C. Intrinsic motivation — Intrinsic motivation arises from internal factors such as enjoyment, interest, and the satisfaction derived from the activity itself. The student's fascination and enjoyment of discovery, independent of grades or recognition, are clear indicators of intrinsic motivation. Extrinsic motivation involves external rewards or pressures.

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A. Extrinsic motivation

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B. Affiliation needs

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D. A desire for external recognition

Question 6

If x + y = 12 and x − y = 4, then xy =

Accepted Answer

32 — x = 8, y = 4 → xy = 32.

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24

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28

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30

Question 7

Antonym of 'generous' is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Stingy/Miserly — Opposite of generous is miserly/stingy.‌​‍

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Bold

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Wealthy

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Friendly

Question 8

What is the functional group -CHO?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Aldehyde — R-CHO. ‌​‍Named -al (e.g., methanal = HCHO, ethanal = CH₃CHO). Ketones R-CO-R' (-one).

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Ketone

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Alcohol

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Ester

Question 9

Which country's team always marches first at Olympic opening ceremonies?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Greece — Greece (as the birthplace of the Olympics) leads the parade traditionally.‌​‍

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Switzerland

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Host country

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France

Question 10

Habitus (Bourdieu) refers to:

Accepted Answer

Internalised dispositions shaped by one's social position — Habitus: embodied schemes of perception, thought, action — how class/culture shapes individual practice unconsciously.

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Habits

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Diet

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Location

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #656