Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #643

Question 1

Price floor (minimum price) above equilibrium causes:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Surplus — Price floor (e.g., minimum wage above market rate, agricultural MSP above market): supply > demand. ‌​‍MSP procurement by FCI creates food grain surplus/storage.

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Shortage

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No effect

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Equilibrium

Question 2

Khardung La elevation:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

18,379 ft — Ladakh pass.‌​‍

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25,000 ft

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20,000 ft

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15,000 ft

Question 3

A teacher believes that students learn best by actively building their own understanding through experience and reflection, rather than passively receiving information. This pedagogical approach aligns most closely with which educational philosophy?

Accepted Answer

B. Constructivism — Constructivism emphasizes that learners actively construct their own knowledge and meaning from their experiences and interactions. Behaviorism focuses on observable behaviors, cognitivism on mental processes, and traditionalism often implies a teacher-centered, didactic approach.

Answer

A. Behaviorism

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C. Cognitivism

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D. Traditionalism

Question 4

During an IMNCI assessment, a 4-month-old infant is found to have fast breathing (>60 breaths/min) with chest indrawing. What is the FIRST priority action according to IMNCI guidelines?

Accepted Answer

B. Refer the child to a higher facility immediately — Fast breathing with chest indrawing indicates severe pneumonia, which requires urgent referral to a higher facility for oxygen and parenteral antibiotics. Paracetamol is for fever, ORS for dehydration, and amoxicillin is for pneumonia but not the first priority in severe cases.

Answer

A. Administer paracetamol for fever

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C. Provide oral rehydration solution (ORS)

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D. Administer amoxicillin for 7 days

Question 5

A teacher wants to introduce students to the concept of socio-political themes through literature. Which literary form would best serve this purpose due to its ability to encapsulate complex societal issues in a relatable narrative?

Accepted Answer

B. Satire — Satire uses humor, irony, or exaggeration to critique societal issues, making it highly effective for exploring socio-political themes. Sonnets are lyrical and personal, essays provide analysis but lack narrative engagement, and folktales are traditional stories that may not directly address contemporary issues.

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A. Sonnet

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C. Essay

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D. Folktale

Question 6

The name of the Single Window Portal started by India for educational loans and scholarships:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vidya Lakshmi — Vidya Lakshmi Portal launched 2015 for educational loans, scholarships.‌​‍

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Vidya Niketan

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Vidya Abhiyan

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Vidya Bharathi

Question 7

David worked hard to keep the wolf from the door. Meaning of italicised idiom:

Accepted Answer

to escape from poverty — 'Keep the wolf from the door' = to ward off poverty/hunger.

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to keep dangers away

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to keep dogs away

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to escape from robbers

Question 8

The 'Cultural Capital of Kerala' is:

Accepted Answer

Thrissur — Thrissur is known as the 'Cultural Capital of Kerala' due to its rich temple festivals (Thrissur Pooram), cultural events, and heritage.

Answer

Thiruvananthapuram

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Kochi

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Kozhikode

Question 9

National Education Day is celebrated annually in India on November 11th to commemorate the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, India's first Education Minister. Given his vision and contributions to the nascent Indian education system, which of the following initiatives would be *most consistent* with the ideals he championed?

Accepted Answer

B. Prioritizing universal primary education, adult literacy, and the development of institutions for higher and technical learning. — Maulana Abul Kalam Azad was a strong proponent of universal primary education, adult literacy, and the establishment of robust institutions for higher and technical education, including the IITs and the UGC. Option B directly reflects these foundational contributions to modern Indian education. Options A, C, and D contradict his inclusive and progressive vision for national education.

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A. Establishing an education system solely focused on preserving traditional religious texts and practices.

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C. Advocating for a completely decentralized education policy with no central government oversight or funding.

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D. Limiting access to higher education to only those from specific socio-economic backgrounds to maintain exclusivity.

Question 10

Panama Canal length:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

82 km — Approximately 82 km.‌​‍

Answer

200 km

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100 km

Answer

50 km

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #643