Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #821

Question 1

A 'Vicious / Virtuous' categorisation describes a region's stage of growth and human development. ‌​‍Kerala currently belongs to:

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Human-development lop-sided — Kerala is classed as 'human-development lop-sided' — high human-dev indicators but lower GDP growth.‌​‍

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Growth lop-sided

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Virtuous

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Vicious

Question 2

SNDP Yogam:‌​‍

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1903 — 1903 (Dr. Palpu).‌​‍

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1888

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1907

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1914

Question 3

The Labrador Current is a ___ current that affects:

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Cold; Northeastern Canada — Labrador Current brings cold Arctic water south along Canada's eastern coast.

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Warm; Western Europe

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Warm; California

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Cold; Australia

Question 4

Portuguese arrived Kerala:

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1498 — Vasco da Gama 1498 Kappad.

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1500

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1510

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1600

Question 5

What is the primary pedagogical shift envisioned by the National Education Policy 2020's new 5+3+3+4 curricular structure compared to the previous 10+2 system?

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A. Integration of Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) as a foundational stage. — The 5 in the 5+3+3+4 structure specifically refers to the Foundational Stage, which includes three years of pre-school/anganwadi education and two years of primary school (Grades 1-2). This integrates ECCE into formal schooling, addressing a critical gap in the previous system. Options B, C, and D contradict the NEP's principles of holistic learning, early vocational exposure, and reduced exam stress.

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B. Exclusive focus on rote learning for competitive examinations.

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C. Introduction of vocational training only after higher secondary.

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D. Mandatory common board exams for all classes from 1 to 12.

Question 6

The word 'Democracy' comes from which Greek roots?‌​‍

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'Demos' (people) + 'kratos' (power) — Demos (people) + kratos (power/rule) = 'rule by the people'.‌​‍

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'Logos' (word) + 'ethos' (custom)

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'Nomos' (law) + 'demos' (people)

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'Polis' (city) + 'arkhein' (rule)

Question 7

Mullaperiyar Dam built:‌​‍

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1895 — Completed 1895 — operated by Tamil Nadu, located in Kerala.‌​‍

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1920

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1900

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1947

Question 8

Coromandel coast:‌​‍

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Eastern Tamil Nadu — Tamil Nadu's eastern coast.‌​‍

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Northern Gujarat

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Western Kerala

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Southern Karnataka

Question 9

The National Song of India is:‌​‍

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Vande Mataram — Vande Mataram (from Bankim Chandra's Anandamath) is the National Song. ‌​‍Jana Gana Mana is the National Anthem.

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Jana Gana Mana

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Saare Jahan Se Achcha

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Sare Jahaan Se Achchha

Question 10

Which of the following is a key provision of the Right to Education (RTE) Act that Kerala has implemented to ensure inclusivity in schools?

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C. Mandatory inclusion of at least 25% reservation for children from disadvantaged groups in private schools — The RTE Act mandates 25% reservation for children from disadvantaged and weaker sections in private schools under Section 12(1)(c). Kerala implements this through the 'Vidyavahini' scheme. Option C is correct, while Option A is incorrect as the reservation is 25%, not 50%. Option D is addressed under a separate provision (Section 3), not as a key inclusion measure.

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A. Reservation of 50% seats for economically weaker sections in private schools

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B. Provision of free textbooks and uniforms to all government school students

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D. Establishment of special schools for children with disabilities

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #821