Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #621

Question 1

A 10-month-old infant with diarrhea for 2 days shows restlessness, sunken eyes, and drinks eagerly. According to IMNCI guidelines, how would you classify the dehydration status of this infant?

Accepted Answer

A. Some Dehydration — According to IMNCI guidelines, restlessness or irritability, sunken eyes, and drinking eagerly are key signs indicating 'Some Dehydration'. Severe dehydration would include signs like lethargy or unconsciousness and not being able to drink. No dehydration would present with no signs of dehydration.

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B. Severe Dehydration

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C. No Dehydration

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D. Impending Shock

Question 2

The test was ___, because I ___ studied.‌​‍

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hard, hardly — 'hard' (adjective/adverb for test) and 'hardly' (meaning scarcely).‌​‍

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hard, harder

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hardly, hard

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harder, hard

Question 3

Synonym of LENIENT:

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Mild — Not strict.

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Strict

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Harsh

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Severe

Question 4

In Kalidasa's 'Shakuntala', King Dushyanta meets Shakuntala at:

Accepted Answer

The hermitage of sage Kanva — Dushyanta meets Shakuntala at the ashram of Sage Kanva, her foster father.

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His palace

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A battlefield

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A temple

Question 5

The 'Kerala Kalamandalam Award' is associated with which domain?

Accepted Answer

B. Performing Arts — Kerala Kalamandalam, a renowned institution for performing arts, presents its annual award to recognize excellence in dance, music, or drama. It is not related to literature, visual arts, or culinary arts, which have separate awards.

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A. Literature

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C. Visual Arts

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D. Culinary Arts

Question 6

Recognized as a cornerstone of intellectual awakening and public education in Kerala, which institution holds the distinction of being the first public library established in the state, predating many similar initiatives across India?

Accepted Answer

A. State Central Library, Thiruvananthapuram — The State Central Library in Thiruvananthapuram, also known as the Trivandrum Public Library, was established in 1829. It holds the unique distinction of being the first public library in Kerala and one of the oldest in India, playing a vital role in fostering literacy and intellectual discourse before the establishment of other regional libraries.

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B. Kottayam Public Library

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C. Thrissur Public Library

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D. Ernakulam Public Library

Question 7

A new curriculum framework for primary education is being developed in Kerala. Which autonomous body is primarily responsible for designing the syllabus, preparing textbooks, and formulating teacher training modules in alignment with this framework?

Accepted Answer

B. State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) — SCERT is the apex academic body in the state responsible for curriculum development, textbook preparation, and designing teacher training programs. DPI is the administrative head of school education, SSA focuses on universal elementary education implementation, and KSLMA on adult literacy initiatives.

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A. Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI)

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C. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)

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D. Kerala State Literacy Mission Authority (KSLMA)

Question 8

Battle of Colachel year:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1741 — 1741 (Travancore vs Dutch).‌​‍

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1729

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1750

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1757

Question 9

When I reached the office, the manager ___‌​‍

Accepted Answer

had gone — Past perfect 'had gone' for action completed before another past action.‌​‍

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went

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has gone

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will go

Question 10

Malabar coast:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kerala — Kerala's western coast.‌​‍

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Gujarat

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Karnataka

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Maharashtra

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #621