Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #751

Question 1

A child receives a vaccination for measles. This type of immunization primarily works by stimulating the body to produce which of the following?

Accepted Answer

C. Antigen-specific antibodies and memory cells — Vaccinations induce active immunity by exposing the body to attenuated or inactivated antigens, prompting the immune system to produce its own specific antibodies and long-lasting memory cells. This prepares the body to mount a rapid and effective response upon future exposure to the actual pathogen. Pre-formed antibodies are passive immunity, and antitoxins are specific to toxins, not viruses.

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A. Pre-formed antibodies directly

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B. Antitoxins to neutralize the virus

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D. Non-specific inflammatory responses

Question 2

India's nuclear triad became fully operational around:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2016-2018 (INS Arihant operational) — Triad = land + air + sea launch. ‌​‍INS Arihant SSBN operational 2016; deterrence patrol 2018 completed triad.

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1998

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2010

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2024

Question 3

Samagra Shiksha Kerala (SSK) is an overarching program for school education. Which of the following best describes its integrated approach?

Accepted Answer

B. It integrates the schemes of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA), and Teacher Education (TE). — Samagra Shiksha Kerala (SSK) is an integrated scheme for school education extending from pre-school to higher secondary levels. It was formed by subsuming the three existing schemes of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA), and Teacher Education (TE) to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education at all levels. The other options describe partial aspects or incorrect focuses of the comprehensive SSK program.

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A. It focuses exclusively on primary education, from pre-school to standard V.

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C. It provides vocational training only to students in standards IX and X.

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D. It primarily aims at promoting higher education scholarships for meritorious students.

Question 4

Synonym of LETHARGIC:

Accepted Answer

Sluggish — Lacking energy.

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Energetic

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Active

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Excited

Question 5

Kerala Public Health Act:

Accepted Answer

2023 — Recent comprehensive act.

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2020

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2015

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2010

Question 6

Marayoor in Idukki is famous for:

Accepted Answer

Natural sandalwood forests — Marayoor is the only place in Kerala with natural sandalwood forests and is also known for jaggery production.

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Coffee plantations

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Rubber estates

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Teak plantations

Question 7

The Treaty of Rome (1957) established:‌​‍

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European Economic Community (EEC) — precursor to EU — Signed by 6 countries (France, W. ‌​‍Germany, Italy, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg). Goals: common market, economic integration. ‌​‍Evolved into EU (Maastricht 1993).

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UN

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League of Nations

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NATO

Question 8

Fear of enclosed spaces:

Accepted Answer

Claustrophobia — Claustrophobia.

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Acrophobia

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Hydrophobia

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Agoraphobia

Question 9

Micron India:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Gujarat ATMP — Sanand, Gujarat.‌​‍

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Karnataka

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AP

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TN

Question 10

Sree Narayana Guru's core teaching:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

'One caste, one religion, one God for humanity' — Ezhava social reformer (Kerala). ‌​‍Aruvippuram consecration (1888). SNDP Yogam (1903). ‌​‍Inspired Vaikom Satyagraha.

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Orthodoxy

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Caste Hierarchy

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Violence

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #751