Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #637

Question 1

Calicut University:

Accepted Answer

1968 — 1968.

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1975

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1980

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1985

Question 2

Raja Ravi Varma known for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Paintings of Indian mythology — Famous painter (oleographs).‌​‍

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Music

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Dance

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Sculptures

Question 3

Kerala sex ratio (2011):

Accepted Answer

1084 — 1,084 females per 1000 males — highest in India.

Answer

950

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1000

Answer

1100

Question 4

Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary is part of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve — Wayanad WLS is part of Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve — elephants, tigers.‌​‍

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Periyar Reserve

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Silent Valley

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Western Ghats Reserve

Question 5

V. T. Bhattathiripad is famous for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Namboothiri social reform — V. ‌​‍T. Bhattathiripad led the Yogakshema Sabha reform movement within the Namboothiri Brahmin community.

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Temple entry movement

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Anti-untouchability

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Tribal welfare

Question 6

A history teacher wants to make a lesson on ancient civilizations more interactive and engaging, moving beyond traditional textbook discussions. Which combination of teaching aids and ICT tools would be most effective for achieving this goal?

Accepted Answer

C. Integrating virtual reality (VR) tours of historical sites and interactive quizzes. — Virtual Reality (VR) tours offer immersive experiences, allowing students to 'visit' ancient sites and visualize historical contexts dynamically. Coupled with interactive quizzes, this approach significantly enhances engagement and provides a multi-sensory learning experience beyond passive observation, making the lesson highly interactive and memorable.

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A. Relying solely on a detailed map and a timeline chart.

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B. Using a documentary video and encouraging group discussions.

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D. Distributing photocopies of primary source documents for individual reading.

Question 7

Gulf of Kutch marine NP:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Gujarat — Gujarat — coral reefs.‌​‍

Answer

MH

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TN

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Kerala

Question 8

The Vaikom Satyagraha (1924-25) was led by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

T.K. Madhavan — T.K. ‌​‍Madhavan led the Vaikom Satyagraha (1924-25), a movement demanding the right of lower castes to use roads near the Vaikom temple.

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K. Kelappan

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Mahatma Gandhi

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Sree Narayana Guru

Question 9

Civil society refers to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Non-state, non-family associations — NGOs, clubs, unions, religious groups — Civil society = space between state and family where citizens organise collectively — essential for democratic functioning.‌​‍

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Government

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Military

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Corporations only

Question 10

Boston Tea Party (1773) was:

Accepted Answer

American colonists dumped British East India Company tea into Boston Harbor to protest taxes — Sons of Liberty (Samuel Adams) dumped 342 tea chests on 16 December 1773. Protest against Tea Act — 'no taxation without representation.' Escalated to Revolution.

Answer

A celebration

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Japanese tea ceremony

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British holiday

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #637