Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #802

Question 1

Constantinople was founded by:‌​‍

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Constantine (330 CE) — Emperor Constantine the Great founded Constantinople on site of old Byzantium (330 CE). ‌​‍Capital of Eastern Roman Empire. Fell to Ottomans 1453.

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Hadrian

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Justinian

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Nero

Question 2

Synonym of RESOLUTE:‌​‍

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Determined — Firm.‌​‍

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Weak

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Wavering

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Unsure

Question 3

Internet was made available to the public in India on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

15 August 1995 — VSNL (Videsh Sanchar Nigam Limited) launched public internet service in India on 15 August 1995.‌​‍

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26 January 1995

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1 January 1996

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15 August 1997

Question 4

In 2024, the BRICS group underwent a significant expansion, admitting several new member countries. What is the primary geopolitical implication of this expansion from the perspective of global power dynamics?

Accepted Answer

C. It represents an effort to create a more multipolar world order by increasing the collective economic and political weight of emerging economies. — The expansion of BRICS is largely seen as an effort by its members to challenge the existing Western-dominated global order, aiming for a more multipolar world where emerging economies have greater collective influence. It does not aim to strengthen the unipolar order or directly dissolve the UNSC, nor is its primary aim to counter NAM, which has a different historical context.

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A. It primarily aims to counter the influence of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) on developing nations.

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B. It signifies a strengthening of the unipolar global order led by Western economies.

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D. It is a precursor to the dissolution of the United Nations Security Council's permanent membership structure.

Question 5

Change to passive voice: Did the blast terrify the children?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Were the children terrified by the blast? — Past simple interrogative passive: Were + object + V3 + by + subject.‌​‍

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Was the children terrified by the blast?

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Were the children terrifying by the blast?

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Was the blast terrified by the children?

Question 6

Which is the deepest lake in the world?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Baikal — Lake Baikal (1,642 m) — Russia.‌​‍

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Tanganyika

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Victoria

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Caspian

Question 7

Antonym of RARE:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Common — Rare ↔ common.‌​‍

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Scarce

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Unusual

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Uncommon

Question 8

As per the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the new pedagogical and curricular structure introduces a 'Foundational Stage' of 5 years (ages 3-8). What is the primary pedagogical shift expected from a teacher in this stage compared to the previous system?

Accepted Answer

B. Emphasizing play-based, activity-based, and discovery-based learning for holistic development. — The Foundational Stage (3-8 years) under NEP 2020 emphasizes flexible, multi-faceted, play-based, activity-based, and discovery-based learning. This approach aims for holistic development rather than early formal schooling, focusing on foundational literacy and numeracy through engaging methods, making option B the correct pedagogical shift.

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A. Focusing on rote memorization of alphabets and numbers for early assessment.

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C. Prioritizing early introduction of formal textbooks and written examinations.

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D. Strictly adhering to subject-specific teaching from kindergarten itself.

Question 9

India's UPI processed over ___ billion transactions per month by end of 2024:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

15 — UPI crossed 15 billion transactions per month by late 2024, making it the world's largest real-time payment system.‌​‍

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16

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10

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12

Question 10

Match periodicals to founders: (i) Sadhujana Doothan (ii) Harijan (iii) Mitavadi (iv) Al-Islam with (a) K.P. ‌​‍Vallon (b) C. Krishnan (c) Vakkom Maulavi (d) Pampadi John Joseph

Accepted Answer

i-d, ii-a, iii-b, iv-c — Sadhujana Doothan-Pampadi John Joseph; Harijan-K.P. ‌​‍Vallon; Mitavadi-C. Krishnan; Al-Islam-Vakkom Maulavi.

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i-d, ii-a, iii-c, iv-b

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i-c, ii-a, iii-d, iv-b

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i-b, ii-d, iii-a, iv-c

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #802