Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #706

Question 1

In 2022, which Indian state launched a first-of-its-kind scheme aimed specifically at employment of transgender individuals?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kerala — Kerala launched the transgender employment initiative in 2022.‌​‍

Answer

Gujarat

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Maharashtra

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Tamil Nadu

Question 2

Kerala FACT (fertilizer):

Accepted Answer

Travancore headquartered — Fertilisers and Chemicals Travancore, Udyogamandal.

Answer

Bihar

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UP

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Gujarat

Question 3

'He reads the Bible daily' — part of speech of 'daily':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Adverb — 'Daily' here modifies the verb 'reads' (when/how often) → adverb.‌​‍

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Verb

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Adjective

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Noun

Question 4

The world's wettest places Mawsynram and Cherrapunji are located on the:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Khasi-Jaintia Hills (Meghalaya) — Monsoon winds from the Bay of Bengal strike the Khasi Hills giving extremely heavy rainfall.‌​‍

Answer

Nilgiri Hills

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Eastern Ghats

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Aravallis

Question 5

The 'Vidyakiranam Mission' (Public Education Rejuvenation Mission) has been a transformative initiative in Kerala's education sector. What is its fundamental aim, distinguishing it from routine departmental activities?

Accepted Answer

C. To elevate public education to global standards by enhancing physical infrastructure, digital learning, academic quality, and fostering community engagement. — The 'Vidyakiranam Mission' (Public Education Rejuvenation Mission) is a holistic initiative aimed at transforming the public education sector in Kerala. Its fundamental goal is to elevate the overall standard of government and aided schools by enhancing infrastructure, integrating digital learning, improving academic quality, and fostering active community participation, rather than just focusing on routine administrative tasks. The other options represent either routine activities or specific, limited aspects, not the fundamental transformative aim of the mission.

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A. To provide free textbooks and uniforms to all students in government schools.

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B. To focus on improving teacher-student ratios by strictly limiting class sizes across all public schools.

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D. To implement a new system of annual examinations for all students from Class 1 to 10.

Question 6

Choose the correct relative pronoun: 'The boy ___ helped us is my cousin.'

Accepted Answer

who — 'Who' is used for people as subject; 'whom' as object; 'which' for things.

Answer

which

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whose

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whom

Question 7

What does the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra state?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Every nth degree polynomial has exactly n complex roots (with multiplicity) — Proved by Gauss. Complex roots of real polynomials come in conjugate pairs.‌​‍

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Only even degree roots

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Every polynomial has real root

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Only real

Question 8

Manganese producer:

Accepted Answer

MP, Maharashtra — Central India.

Answer

Only MP

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Only MH

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Odisha

Question 9

Which waterfall in Kerala is also called the 'Niagara of India'?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Athirappilly Falls — Athirappilly Falls in Thrissur district is sometimes referred to as the Niagara of India due to its wide drop.‌​‍

Answer

Thusharagiri Falls

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Meenmutty Falls

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Vazhachal Falls

Question 10

The Kerala Panchayati Raj Act was passed in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1994 — The Kerala Panchayati Raj Act was passed in 1994, implementing the 73rd Constitutional Amendment in the state.‌​‍

Answer

1992

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1993

Answer

1996

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #706