Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #701

Question 1

Kerala's backwaters length:

Accepted Answer

~900 km — About 900 km of navigable backwaters.

Answer

500

Answer

2000

Answer

300

Question 2

Cochin International Airport achievement:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

First solar-powered in world — Fully solar-powered since 2015.‌​‍

Answer

First floating

Answer

First underwater

Answer

Largest in India

Question 3

A 15-year-old student is struggling with mood swings, low self-esteem, and difficulty maintaining friendships. Which social development challenge is most likely contributing to these issues?

Accepted Answer

A. Identity vs. role confusion — Erikson's stage of identity vs. role confusion (A) occurs during adolescence (12-18 years) and involves exploring personal identity, values, and social roles, which can lead to mood swings and self-esteem issues. Intimacy vs. isolation (B) is a later stage, while industry vs. inferiority (C) and autonomy vs. shame (D) occur in earlier childhood stages.

Answer

B. Intimacy vs. isolation

Answer

C. Industry vs. inferiority

Answer

D. Autonomy vs. shame and doubt

Question 4

The westernmost point of mainland India lies in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Gujarat (Guhar Moti) — Guhar Moti in Kutch (Gujarat) is the westernmost point of mainland India.‌​‍

Answer

Rajasthan

Answer

Maharashtra

Answer

Karnataka

Question 5

Kabini flows to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Cauvery — Cauvery tributary.‌​‍

Answer

Bharathapuzha

Answer

Pamba

Answer

Periyar

Question 6

Probability of certain event:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1 — Impossible event: 0. All probabilities in [0,1]. Sum over sample space = 1.‌​‍

Answer

0.5

Answer

0

Answer

∞

Question 7

Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) emphasizes the assessment of both scholastic and co-scholastic aspects of a student's growth. Which of the following is a key characteristic of the 'comprehensive' aspect of CCE?

Accepted Answer

C. Inclusion of life skills, attitudes, values, and physical education alongside academic performance. — The 'comprehensive' aspect of CCE refers to the holistic evaluation of a student's development, encompassing not only scholastic areas (academic subjects) but also co-scholastic areas such as life skills, attitudes, values, health, and physical education. Options A and B contradict the 'continuous' and 'comprehensive' nature, respectively, while D describes a criterion-referenced approach.

Answer

A. Evaluation conducted only at the end of the academic year.

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B. Assessment of only academic subjects like Maths and Science.

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D. Comparison of student performance against a pre-defined pass/fail criterion.

Question 8

The three parallel ranges of the Himalayas (north to south) are:

Accepted Answer

Himadri, Himachal, Shiwalik — Himadri (Greater Himalayas, highest) → Himachal (Lesser Himalayas) → Shiwalik (outermost, lowest).

Answer

Shiwalik, Himadri, Himachal

Answer

Vindhya, Satpura, Aravali

Answer

Nilgiri, Cardamom, Western Ghats

Question 9

In Kerala, the People's Plan Campaign devolved what % of state plan funds to local bodies?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

35-40% — The People's Plan Campaign (1996) devolved 35-40% of state plan funds to local self-governments.‌​‍

Answer

10-15%

Answer

20-25%

Answer

50-60%

Question 10

Synonym of SOLICITOUS:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Caring — Showing concern.‌​‍

Answer

Cold

Answer

Neglectful

Answer

Indifferent

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #701