Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #754

Question 1

Kalki Subramaniam's activism spans transgender rights and:

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Arts, writing, and visibility for gender minorities — Kalki is a writer, artist, actor and founder of Sahodari Foundation (2007).

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Wildlife

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Sports

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Journalism

Question 2

The founder of N.S.S. (Nair Service Society) in Kerala was:‌​‍

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Mannathu Padmanabhan — Mannathu Padmanabhan founded NSS in 1914.‌​‍

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Ayyankali

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Sree Narayana Guru

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Vagbhatananda

Question 3

Year MGNREGA was fully implemented across Kerala:

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01.04.2008 — MGNREGA achieved full-district coverage in Kerala on 1 April 2008.

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02.02.2006

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01.04.2007

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None of the above

Question 4

In the Kerala Model of Development, which sector has played a crucial role in achieving high literacy rates and reducing infant mortality?

Accepted Answer

B. Decentralized governance and participatory planning through local self-governments (Panchayats) — Kerala's success in social development is attributed to decentralized governance and people's participation, empowering local bodies to implement programmes effectively. Option B is correct as Panchayati Raj institutions have been instrumental in grassroots planning. Options A, C, and D are incorrect as private sector dominance, industrial focus, or rigid centralization do not align with Kerala's approach.

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A. Private sector initiatives in education and healthcare

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C. Heavy state investment in large-scale industries

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D. Centralized national programmes without state-level modifications

Question 5

Adoor Gopalakrishnan known for:

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Parallel cinema/art films — Leading filmmaker of Indian parallel cinema.

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Commercial cinema

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Dance

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Music

Question 6

Nvidia market cap milestone 2024:‌​‍

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3 trillion surpass — Crossed $3 trillion briefly.‌​‍

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1 trillion

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Declined

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Only record

Question 7

The Wagon Tragedy happened during:‌​‍

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Malabar Rebellion — During Malabar Rebellion (1921), prisoners suffocated in a closed goods wagon (Black Hole of Podannur).‌​‍

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Vaikom Satyagraha

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Punnapra-Vayalar

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Quit India

Question 8

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Kerala Education Department launched the 'FIRST BELL' digital classes. What was its primary mode of delivery to ensure maximum reach among students?

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B. Primarily via Victers Channel through television and online streaming. — The 'FIRST BELL' digital classes, a crucial initiative by KITE (Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education), primarily utilized the Victers educational channel for telecasting lessons through television. This method ensured accessibility to a vast majority of students, including those with limited or no internet access. While online streaming and other digital platforms complemented this, television broadcast was the core delivery mechanism for mass outreach.

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A. Exclusively through dedicated mobile applications requiring high-speed internet.

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C. Distribution of pre-recorded DVD lessons to students' homes.

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D. Live interactive sessions conducted daily by teachers using video conferencing platforms.

Question 9

Who was the first Keralite to serve twice as Finance Minister in the Central Cabinet?

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Dr. John Mathai — Dr. John Mathai held the Finance portfolio 1949–1950 in the Nehru cabinet.

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A.K. Antony

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K. Karunakaran

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Krishna Kumar

Question 10

Where was the famous newspaper 'Swadeshabhimani' started by Vakkom Abdul Khader Maulavi?

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Anchuthengu — Swadeshabhimani was launched in 1905 from Anchuthengu (Anjengo).

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Kannur

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Cochin

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Attingal

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #754