Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #820

Question 1

Vallam Kali (boat race) is associated with:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Onam — Vallam Kali (snake boat races) are held during Onam celebrations, especially in Alappuzha.‌​‍

Answer

Vishu

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Christmas

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Eid

Question 2

Highest civilian award in India:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Bharat Ratna — Bharat Ratna is the highest civilian award.‌​‍

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Padma Vibhushan

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Padma Bhushan

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Padma Shri

Question 3

Which of the following characteristics do crystalline solids possess?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Long-range order, sharp melting point — Amorphous solids (glass, rubber): no long-range order, melt over range. ‌​‍Crystalline: NaCl, diamond, metals.

Answer

No order

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Only short range

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Amorphous structure

Question 4

Great Barrier Reef length:

Accepted Answer

2300 km — World's largest coral system.

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1000 km

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3000 km

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500 km

Question 5

Kumbhalgarh WLS:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rajasthan — Rajasthan.‌​‍

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MP

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UP

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Gujarat

Question 6

Which river was called 'Churni' in ancient times?

Accepted Answer

Periyar — Periyar was known as Churni in ancient Sangam literature.

Answer

Bharathapuzha

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Pampa

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Chaliyar

Question 7

The Kerala State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) plays a crucial role in shaping the educational landscape of the state. Which of the following is the primary function of SCERT Kerala?

Accepted Answer

C. Developing curriculum, textbooks, and teacher training modules. — SCERT Kerala's primary mandate is to undertake research, develop curriculum frameworks, design textbooks, and prepare teacher training modules to improve the quality of education. Conducting examinations is primarily handled by the Pareeksha Bhavan and the Directorate of General Education. Sanctioning grants and staff appointments/transfers fall under the purview of the Directorate of General Education and the government.

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A. Conducting public examinations for SSLC and Higher Secondary.

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B. Sanctioning grants for school infrastructure development.

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D. Appointing and transferring teaching staff across schools.

Question 8

Which President used the Pocket Veto?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Zail Singh — Zail Singh on Indian Post Office (Amendment) Bill 1986.‌​‍

Answer

Rajendra Prasad

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APJ Abdul Kalam

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Pranab Mukherjee

Question 9

Samagra Shiksha Kerala (SSK) is the state-level implementation of a comprehensive program for school education. Which of the following correctly identifies the three centrally sponsored schemes that were integrated to form Samagra Shiksha?

Accepted Answer

B. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA), and Teacher Education (TE). — Samagra Shiksha is an overarching program that integrates the three previous Centrally Sponsored Schemes: Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) for elementary education, Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) for secondary education, and Teacher Education (TE). This integration aims to provide a holistic and seamless approach to education from pre-school to senior secondary level. The other options list unrelated or partially related schemes/initiatives, not the core three integrated under Samagra Shiksha.

Answer

A. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA), and National Skill Development Mission.

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C. District Primary Education Programme (DPEP), National Programme of Mid-Day Meal in Schools (NPMDMS), and Right to Education Act (RTE).

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D. Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Scheme, Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya Scheme, and National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme.

Question 10

Which is the smallest district in Kerala by area?

Accepted Answer

Alappuzha — Alappuzha is the smallest district in Kerala by area (~1,414 sq km). Idukki is the largest (~4,479 sq km).

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Wayanad

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Kottayam

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Pathanamthitta

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #820