Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #825

Question 1

Partnership firm is governed by:

Accepted Answer

Indian Partnership Act 1932 — Max 50 partners (Companies Act 2013 Rule). Partnership Deed recommended. Registration optional but advisable.

Answer

Companies Act

Answer

IT Act

Answer

CrPC

Question 2

Kerala, a coastal state, is experiencing increased frequency of extreme rainfall events and sea-level rise, impacting its coastal communities and agriculture. Local authorities are considering two major policy interventions:

1. Investing in mangrove restoration along the coast and upgrading stormwater drainage systems in urban areas. 
2. Promoting large-scale solar energy projects and improving public transportation infrastructure to reduce fossil fuel dependency.

Which of the following statements accurately categorizes these interventions according to climate change strategies typically outlined in IPCC reports?

Accepted Answer

B. Intervention 1 is an adaptation strategy, while intervention 2 is a mitigation strategy. — Climate change adaptation refers to adjusting to actual or expected future climate. Mangrove restoration and improved drainage reduce vulnerability to sea-level rise and extreme rainfall, making them adaptation measures (Intervention 1). Climate change mitigation involves efforts to reduce or prevent the emission of greenhouse gases. Promoting renewable energy and public transport reduces emissions, thus qualifying as mitigation strategies (Intervention 2).

Answer

A. Both interventions 1 and 2 are examples of climate change mitigation strategies.

Answer

C. Intervention 1 is a mitigation strategy, while intervention 2 is an adaptation strategy.

Answer

D. Both interventions 1 and 2 are primarily focused on geoengineering solutions.

Question 3

Entrepreneurship definition:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Starting and managing a business venture involving innovation and risk — Schumpeter's creative destruction. ‌​‍Drucker called innovation the specific tool of entrepreneurship.

Answer

Only ownership

Answer

Only employment

Answer

Only management

Question 4

The Tropic of Cancer is at latitude:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

23.5°N — Tropic of Cancer lies at 23½°N; Capricorn at 23½°S.‌​‍

Answer

0°

Answer

90°N

Answer

66.5°N

Question 5

Blood: A is son of B, B is daughter of C. C to A:

Accepted Answer

Grandmother — C female → grandmother.

Answer

Father

Answer

Grandfather

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Uncle

Question 6

The oldest mountain ranges in India:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Aravalli — Aravalli — among the oldest fold mountains on Earth (~3.2 billion years).‌​‍

Answer

Vindhya

Answer

Satpura

Answer

Sulaiman

Question 7

A teacher observes that her students, despite knowing grammar rules, struggle to use English effectively in spontaneous conversations. She wants to adopt a method that prioritizes meaningful interaction and fluency over strict grammatical accuracy in the initial stages. Which language teaching method would be most appropriate for her goal?

Accepted Answer

C. Communicative Language Teaching — Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) emphasizes the development of communicative competence, focusing on meaningful interaction and fluency in real-life contexts. It prioritizes the ability to convey meaning effectively, even if with some grammatical errors, over strict accuracy in initial stages. Grammar-Translation and Audio-Lingual methods typically prioritize accuracy and form, while the Direct Method focuses on natural language acquisition but often still emphasizes correct usage through demonstration.

Answer

A. Grammar-Translation Method

Answer

B. Audio-Lingual Method

Answer

D. Direct Method

Question 8

Where did Sree Narayana Guru install a mirror (lamp) as an idol?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Karamukku — Sree Narayana Guru installed a mirror/lamp at Karamukku temple, symbolising that God is the light of knowledge within every person. ‌​‍At Aruvippuram (1888), he installed a Shiva Linga.

Answer

Sivagiri

Answer

Aluva

Answer

Aruvippuram

Question 9

Bolgatty Palace:

Accepted Answer

Kochi — Dutch palace on island, now hotel.

Answer

Tvm

Answer

Kollam

Answer

Thrissur

Question 10

To which country was the first Akash SAM exported?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

To Armenia — First export of Akash to Armenia.‌​‍

Answer

US

Answer

None

Answer

Cancelled

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #825