Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #713

Question 1

Lotus:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

All — National flower.‌​‍

Answer

National Flower

Answer

State

Answer

Religious

Question 2

Gauss's law: ∮E·dA = ?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

q/ε₀ (enclosed charge) — Total flux through closed surface depends only on enclosed charge. ‌​‍Useful for symmetric geometries.

Answer

qε₀

Answer

q

Answer

E·r²

Question 3

A new educational policy initiative is launched by the state government, aiming to integrate digital learning modules across all public schools. Which of the following officials is primarily responsible for the overall strategic planning, implementation oversight, and coordination of this initiative across the entire school education system in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

C. Director of General Education (DGE) — The Director of General Education (DGE) is the executive head of the school education department, responsible for the overall administration, implementation of policies, and supervision of various directorates under it. While the Minister sets policy and the Principal Secretary provides administrative leadership at the secretariat level, the DGE ensures the practical execution and coordination of such large-scale initiatives across the state's schools.

Answer

A. Minister for Education

Answer

B. Principal Secretary, General Education Department

Answer

D. State Project Director, Samagra Shiksha Kerala (SSK)

Question 4

Kerala Budget presented by:

Accepted Answer

Finance Minister — FM presents state budget.

Answer

CM

Answer

Governor

Answer

President

Question 5

Forest soil found in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Himalayas and hills — Mountain regions. Varies with altitude.‌​‍

Answer

Desert

Answer

Coast

Answer

Plains

Question 6

Japan PM 2024-25:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Fumio Kishida then Shigeru Ishiba — Ishiba since Oct 2024.‌​‍

Answer

Kan

Answer

Abe

Answer

Kishida only

Question 7

Obedience to authority — Milgram experiment:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

~65% administered lethal shocks under instruction — Shocked by post-Holocaust context. ‌​‍Stanley Milgram (Yale, 1963). Ethics controversial.

Answer

Low

Answer

Harmless

Answer

Unknown

Question 8

Which of the following awards is presented by the Government of Kerala to recognize excellence in the field of Ayurveda?

Accepted Answer

B. Vaidya Ratnam Award — The Vaidya Ratnam Award is specifically conferred by the Government of Kerala to honor outstanding contributions in Ayurveda. Dr. Syamala Kumari Award is related to women's contributions in literature, Sree Chithira Tirunal Award is for social work, and Mahakavi Vallathol Award is for Malayalam poetry.

Answer

A. Dr. Syamala Kumari Award

Answer

C. Sree Chithira Tirunal Award

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D. Mahakavi Vallathol Award

Question 9

IPCC reports frequently highlight 'tipping points' in the Earth's climate system. Which of the following best describes the primary concern associated with reaching such a tipping point?

Accepted Answer

B. Irreversible and abrupt changes to the climate system with profound global consequences. — Tipping points refer to critical thresholds beyond which a natural system can undergo rapid and often irreversible changes, leading to significant global consequences. The primary concern is that crossing these thresholds could fundamentally alter climate patterns and ecosystems, rather than leading to a cessation of warming or temporary shifts. While geoengineering is a potential response, it is not the primary concern itself.

Answer

A. The immediate cessation of all global warming trends.

Answer

C. A temporary increase in global temperatures followed by a rapid return to pre-industrial levels.

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D. Enhanced opportunities for geoengineering solutions to reverse climate change effects.

Question 10

The Universal Blood Donor group is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

O — Blood group O is the universal donor. AB is the universal recipient.‌​‍

Answer

A

Answer

B

Answer

AB

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #713