Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #805

Question 1

Synonym of EPHEMERAL:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Short-lived — Lasting short time.‌​‍

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Permanent

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Eternal

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Long

Question 2

The 'Gunotsavam' program, periodically conducted in Kerala government and aided schools, primarily aims to achieve which of the following objectives?

Accepted Answer

B. To evaluate the learning outcomes of students and the overall quality of teaching-learning processes and school performance. — Gunotsavam is a comprehensive quality assessment program designed to evaluate the academic performance of students and the effectiveness of the teaching-learning process in schools. It identifies strengths and weaknesses, leading to targeted interventions for overall improvement in educational quality, which aligns with RTE's focus on quality education. Options A, C, and D describe related but not primary objectives of Gunotsavam.

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A. To assess the financial management and infrastructure development of schools across the state.

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C. To facilitate the election and training of School Management Committee (SMC) members and parent representatives.

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D. To provide professional development training exclusively for headmasters on administrative procedures.

Question 3

Koodiyattam is oldest surviving:

Accepted Answer

Sanskrit theatre — Oldest Sanskrit theatre form — UNESCO intangible heritage.

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Folk dance

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Martial art

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Music form

Question 4

Eravikulam National Park is famous for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Nilgiri Tahr — Eravikulam NP, Idukki — largest population of endangered Nilgiri Tahr.‌​‍

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Elephants

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Lion-tailed Macaque

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Tigers

Question 5

IST is ___ hours ahead of GMT:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

5:30 — IST based on 82°30'E (Mirzapur near Allahabad). ‌​‍India single time zone — controversial in NE.

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4:30

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5

Answer

6

Question 6

Which among the following is NOT a primary function of the Directorate of Public Instructions (DPI) in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

C. Monitoring school sanitation standards under SSA's 'Total Sanitation Campaign' component — Primary functions of DPI include textbook implementation (SCERT), recruitment exams (PSC), and SSA-funded training. Monitoring school sanitation standards is a core function of SSA (under Total Sanitation Campaign), not DPI. Thus, option C is the correct answer (function NOT primary to DPI).

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A. Implementing SCERT-prescribed textbooks and syllabus across government schools

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B. Conducting teacher recruitment exams (like HSA) via PSC and LBS

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D. Coordinating SSA-funded in-service training programmes for Headmasters and teachers

Question 7

'A pair of shoes ___ missing':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

is — 'A pair' is singular.‌​‍

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are

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were

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have

Question 8

Which of the following is a primary characteristic observed in a patient experiencing a manic episode of Bipolar I disorder?

Accepted Answer

B. Decreased need for sleep — A significantly decreased need for sleep, often with no feeling of fatigue or impairment, is a hallmark symptom of a manic episode in bipolar disorder. Anhedonia, psychomotor retardation, and recurrent suicidal ideation are typically associated with depressive episodes, not mania.

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A. Profound anhedonia

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C. Psychomotor retardation

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D. Recurrent suicidal ideation

Question 9

T20 WC 2024 final venue:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Barbados — Kensington Oval, Bridgetown.‌​‍

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India

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England

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Australia

Question 10

'She has a pet dog, ___?' (Question tag)

Accepted Answer

doesn't she — 'Has' here means possess → main verb → tag uses do/does/did.

Answer

hasn't she

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isn't she

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haven't she

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #805