Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #717

Question 1

Which socio-religious reform movement in Kerala, founded by Sree Narayana Guru, primarily aimed at eradicating caste discrimination and promoting social equality?

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B. SNDP Yogam — The SNDP Yogam (Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana Yogam), founded by Sree Narayana Guru, was a movement in Kerala dedicated to uplifting the Ezhava community and challenging caste-based oppression through education, temple reforms, and social equality. While Arya Samaj (founded by Dayananda Saraswati) addressed caste issues in North India, and Prarthana Samaj (founded by Mahadev Govind Ranade) was a reform movement in Maharashtra, neither was centered in Kerala. The Theosophical Society, founded by Helena Blavatsky, focused on spiritualism and not primarily on caste discrimination.

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A. Arya Samaj

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C. Prarthana Samaj

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D. Theosophical Society

Question 2

The flat valleys between the Lesser Himalayas and Shiwaliks are called:

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Duns — Duns (e.g., Dehradun, Kotli Dun) are longitudinal valleys between the Shiwaliks and Lesser Himalayas.

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Margs

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Bugyals

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Khadars

Question 3

In the early 19th century, Velu Thampi Dalawa's rebellion in Travancore was a significant resistance against British paramountcy. Which of the following factors most accurately represents the primary catalyst for his uprising?

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B. The demand for increased financial subsidies from Travancore by the British Resident and the growing interference in state administration. — Velu Thampi Dalawa's rebellion was primarily triggered by the oppressive demands for increased financial subsidies (arrears) from Travancore by the British Resident, Colonel Macaulay, and the escalating British interference in the state's internal administration. His famous Kundara Proclamation vividly expressed these grievances, rallying people against the British and their local allies. The other options represent either later developments, less direct causes, or inaccurate historical contexts for the primary catalyst of his rebellion.

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A. The British imposition of a uniform legal code across all princely states, undermining local customs.

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C. The British support for Christian missionaries, which was perceived as a threat to Hindu religious traditions.

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D. The British efforts to abolish the practice of slavery in Travancore, which affected the economic interests of the ruling class.

Question 4

E-Amrit portal relates to: (1) Consumer awareness on EVs (2) Collaborative knowledge exchange with US government (3) Accelerates decarbonization‌​‍

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1, 2 and 3 — E-Amrit is the India-US EV knowledge-exchange portal that sensitises consumers and pushes decarbonization.‌​‍

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2 and 3

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1 and 3

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1 and 2

Question 5

Miss World, Mireia Lalaguna Royo, belongs to which country?‌​‍

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Spain — Mireia Lalaguna Royo (Spain) was crowned Miss World 2015.‌​‍

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France

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Indonesia

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Japan

Question 6

Repetition of the initial consonant sound in neighbouring words is:‌​‍

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Alliteration — Alliteration: 'Peter Piper picked...', 'wild and windy'.‌​‍

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Rhyme

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Personification

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Metaphor

Question 7

Who was the first recipient of the Jnanpith Award?‌​‍

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G. Sankara Kurup (Malayalam, 1965) — For 'Odakkuzhal'. ‌​‍Malayalam's first Jnanpith. Other Malayalam Jnanpith: SK Pottekkatt, Thakazhi, MT Vasudevan Nair, ONV Kurup, Akkitham.

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Premchand

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Tagore (Nobel not Jnanpith)

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Nirala

Question 8

'Kudumbasree' was launched by:‌​‍

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Atal Bihari Vajpayee — Inaugurated on 17 May 1998 by then PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee at Malappuram.‌​‍

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E.K. Nayanar (then CM)

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Dr. T.M. Thomas Isaac

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Paloli Muhammed Kutty

Question 9

The file extension for Word documents is:‌​‍

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.docx — .docx = Word. ‌​‍.xlsx = Excel. .pptx = PowerPoint. ‌​‍.pdf = Portable Document Format.

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.xlsx

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.pptx

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.pdf

Question 10

Synonym of ESCHEW:

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Avoid — Abstain from.

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Embrace

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Accept

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Approve

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #717