Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #680

Question 1

Modernity as sociological category refers to:

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Post-traditional social arrangements (industrial capitalism, nation-states, rationality, individualism) — Modernity = European Enlightenment + Industrial Revolution + Rise of nation-state. Central for classical sociologists Marx/Weber/Durkheim.

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Clothing

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Technology only

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Recent events

Question 2

Maharashtra 2024 Assembly:‌​‍

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Mahayuti (BJP-Shiv Sena-NCP) — Mahayuti won.‌​‍

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SP

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Cong

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MVA

Question 3

Plural of 'goose':

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geese — Irregular plural.

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gooses

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goosies

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goosen

Question 4

Present Chairman of Kerala State Disaster Management Authority:‌​‍

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Shri Pinarayi Vijayan — The Chief Minister is ex-officio Chairman of KSDMA.‌​‍

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Smt. Tinku Biswal IAS

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Dr. V. Venu IAS

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Shri K. Rajan

Question 5

Paris Olympics 2024 India medal count:‌​‍

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6 — 6 medals (1 silver, 5 bronze).‌​‍

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7

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5

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8

Question 6

Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau Kerala:

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Statutory — State vigilance agency.

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Political

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Administrative

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None

Question 7

Soil pH Indian average:

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Slightly acidic to neutral — Most Indian soils pH 5-7.

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Strongly acidic

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Strongly basic

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Varies greatly

Question 8

Kerala Tourism Dept main slogan:‌​‍

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God's Own Country — Since 1989.‌​‍

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Paradise Island

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Land of Coconuts

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Spice Coast

Question 9

Black cotton soil is known as:‌​‍

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Regur — Black cotton soil = Regur soil (Deccan plateau).‌​‍

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Khadar

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Laterite

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Bhangar

Question 10

Chattampi Swamikal, a social reformer from Kerala, played a pivotal role in the freedom struggle by advocating for social equality and challenging caste hierarchies. Which of the following was NOT a direct contribution of his to Kerala's freedom movement?

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A. Leading the Vaikom Satyagraha alongside Mahatma Gandhi — Chattampi Swamikal was not directly involved in the Vaikom Satyagraha (1924-25), which was led by leaders like T.K. Madhavan and K.P. Kesava Menon. His contributions focused on social reform, caste abolition, and inspiring marginalized communities, not direct participation in Gandhian mass movements.

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B. Promoting inter-caste dining and temple entry for Dalits

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C. Inspiring the Ezhava community to demand political rights

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D. Criticizing the British educational system for excluding marginalized groups

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #680