Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #699

Question 1

Konkan coast:‌​‍

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Maharashtra — Maharashtra's western coast.‌​‍

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Gujarat

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Kerala

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Karnataka

Question 2

The State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) in Kerala is mandated to:

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B. Develop and revise the state curriculum framework and syllabi — SCERT is primarily responsible for developing and revising the state curriculum framework and syllabi. Mid-day meal distribution (Option A) is managed by other departments like SSA or Education. Conducting examinations (Option C) is the role of examination boards, not SCERT. Fund allocation (Option D) is handled by the finance department or SSA.

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A. Distribute mid-day meals to government school students

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C. Conduct annual examinations for Class 10 and Class 12

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D. Allocate funds for school infrastructure development

Question 3

The demonetisation of ₹500 and ₹1000 notes was announced on:‌​‍

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8 November 2016 — PM Modi announced demonetisation on 8 November 2016 at 8 PM, effective midnight. ‌​‍Affected ~86% of currency in circulation.

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1 July 2017

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8 November 2017

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15 November 2016

Question 4

As per the RTE Act, what is the minimum age for admission to Class 1 in a school in India?

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B. 6 years — The RTE Act mandates that the minimum age for admission to Class 1 is 6 years. Option A is incorrect as it does not align with the Act's provisions. Options C and D are also incorrect as they do not meet the statutory age requirement.

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A. 5 years

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C. 5.5 years

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D. 4 years

Question 5

The Suez Crisis (1956) was triggered by:‌​‍

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Egypt's nationalisation of Suez Canal by Nasser — Nasser nationalised Canal (July 1956). ‌​‍UK, France, Israel invaded. US pressure forced withdrawal. ‌​‍End of British/French dominance in Middle East.

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Oil embargo

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Partition

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WWII

Question 6

Which of the following is a key characteristic of Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) as implemented in schools?

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B. It emphasizes evaluating both scholastic and co-scholastic aspects of a student's development. — CCE is designed to evaluate a student's development continuously over the academic year, covering both scholastic (academic) and co-scholastic (life skills, attitudes, values) areas. It moves beyond just annual exams and involves internal assessment by teachers, focusing on holistic development rather than just ranking.

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A. It primarily focuses on assessing academic performance through annual examinations.

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C. It is solely conducted by external examiners to ensure objectivity.

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D. It aims to rank students based on their performance in competitive tests.

Question 7

Oxymoron combines:

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Contradictory terms (e.g., 'deafening silence') — Other examples: bittersweet, jumbo shrimp. Paradox is a longer contradictory statement that holds truth.

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Two similar words

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Rhyming

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Long phrase

Question 8

Palakkad is called the 'Granary of Kerala' because of:‌​‍

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Rice/paddy cultivation — Palakkad has the largest paddy cultivation area in Kerala, enabled by the Palakkad Gap's plains.‌​‍

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Spice cultivation

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Rubber cultivation

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Tea cultivation

Question 9

Igneous rock example:‌​‍

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Granite, basalt — Granite: intrusive (slow cooling, coarse). ‌​‍Basalt: extrusive (fast, fine). Deccan Traps = basalt.

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Limestone

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Marble

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Sandstone

Question 10

Aarogyasetu app was launched during:‌​‍

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COVID-19 pandemic 2020 — AarogyaSetu was a COVID-19 contact tracing app launched in April 2020 during the pandemic.‌​‍

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Swine Flu 2015

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Demonetisation 2016

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Dengue outbreak 2017

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #699