Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #786

Question 1

SNDP Yogam founded:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1903 — 1903 by Dr. Palpu.‌​‍

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1888

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1907

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1914

Question 2

Adi Shankaracharya (788-820 CE), founder of Advaita Vedanta, was born in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kerala (Kaladi) — Adi Shankara born Kaladi (Ernakulam, Kerala). ‌​‍Travelled India, founded 4 mathas (Sringeri, Puri, Dwarka, Badrinath). Died at Kedarnath (age 32).

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Bengal

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Gujarat

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Tamil Nadu

Question 3

Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) establishes which innovation labs in schools?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Atal Tinkering Labs — AIM establishes Atal Tinkering Labs (ATLs) in schools to foster innovation and entrepreneurship among students.‌​‍

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Smart Labs

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DRDO Labs

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ISRO Labs

Question 4

The antonym of 'HUMBLE' is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Arrogant — Humble = modest. Arrogant = proud, haughty. They are antonyms.‌​‍

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Modest

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Meek

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Simple

Question 5

Which musical instrument is used in Sopana Sangeetham?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Idakka — The hourglass drum 'Idakka' accompanies Sopana Sangeetham in Kerala temples.‌​‍

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Thudi

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Chenda

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Veena

Question 6

Niagara Falls between:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

USA and Canada — USA-Canada border.‌​‍

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USA and Cuba

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USA and Mexico

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Canada and Greenland

Question 7

The National Health Mission (NHM) emphasizes a comprehensive approach to improve health outcomes. Which of the following core components is a *primary focus* under the NHM's strategy for maternal and child health, including adolescence?

Accepted Answer

B. Strengthening of RMNCH+A services. — The RMNCH+A (Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child Health + Adolescent Health) strategy is a cornerstone of the NHM, focusing on a continuum of care across different life stages. While NHM aims to strengthen the health system, its primary focus is on public health services, not exclusive funding for private providers or universal tertiary care. Integration of traditional medicine is part of NHM but not as the sole option.

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A. Universal access to free tertiary care facilities.

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C. Exclusive funding for private healthcare providers.

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D. Promotion of traditional medicine systems as the sole healthcare option.

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of alkaloids?

Accepted Answer

C. They are soluble in water and insoluble in organic solvents — Alkaloids are nitrogen-containing compounds with bitter taste and pharmacological activity, but they are typically soluble in organic solvents (e.g., ethanol, chloroform) rather than water. Morphine, for example, is poorly water-soluble.

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A. They are nitrogen-containing compounds

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B. They are generally bitter in taste

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D. They often have pharmacological activity

Question 9

BrahMos missile is a joint venture with:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Russia — India-Russia joint venture. Supersonic cruise missile.‌​‍

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USA

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France

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Israel

Question 10

'The pen is mightier than the sword' uses:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Metonymy — Metonymy: substitution of an associated item — pen for writing, sword for war.‌​‍

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Simile

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Hyperbole

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Oxymoron

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #786