Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #843

Question 1

The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine is an internationally recognized award for outstanding discoveries in the fields of life sciences and medicine. In which year was the first Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine awarded?

Accepted Answer

B. 1901 — The Nobel Prizes, including the one for Physiology or Medicine, were first awarded in 1901, as stipulated by the will of Alfred Nobel. The inaugural recipient in this category was Emil von Behring for his groundbreaking work on serum therapy, particularly its application against diphtheria. The other years listed are incorrect for the commencement of the Nobel Prizes.

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A. 1900

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C. 1902

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D. 1905

Question 2

A primary school principal is planning to implement the recommendations of NEP 2020 for the foundational stage. Which of the following initiatives aligns best with the policy's vision for Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE)?

Accepted Answer

B. Emphasizing play-based, activity-based, and inquiry-based learning for children below 8 years. — The correct answer is B. NEP 2020 places a strong emphasis on play-based, activity-based, and inquiry-based learning for the foundational stage (children below 8 years) to promote holistic development rather than early formal instruction. Introducing formal reading and writing at age 3 (A), establishing separate vocational centers (C), or standardizing strict disciplinary codes (D) contradict the flexible, child-centered, and developmentally appropriate approach advocated by NEP 2020 for ECCE.

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A. Introducing formal reading and writing at age 3.

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C. Establishing separate vocational training centers for children aged 3-6.

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D. Standardizing uniforms and strict disciplinary codes across all ECCE centers.

Question 3

One word: Repetition of initial consonants:

Accepted Answer

Alliteration — Alliteration.

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Assonance

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Rhyme

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Meter

Question 4

Kerala Public Library:

Accepted Answer

TVM — State Central Library TVM.

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Kochi

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Thrissur

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Kottayam

Question 5

Which part of the brain is primarily involved in maintaining balance, posture, and coordinating fine motor movements?

Accepted Answer

D. Cerebellum — The cerebellum, located at the back of the brain, is essential for motor control, coordination, balance, and learning of motor skills. The cerebrum is responsible for higher cognitive functions, the thalamus acts as a sensory relay station, and the brainstem controls vital involuntary functions.

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A. Cerebrum

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B. Thalamus

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C. Brainstem

Question 6

Penicillin was discovered in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1928 — Alexander Fleming discovered Penicillin in 1928. Nobel Prize 1945.‌​‍

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1920

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1935

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1945

Question 7

Which statement accurately describes P waves?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Faster (primary, compressional, through solid & liquid) — S (secondary, shear) don't travel through liquid — shadow zone proves Earth's outer core is liquid. ‌​‍Surface waves (Rayleigh, Love) cause most damage.

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Surface only

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Slower

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Same speed

Question 8

The headquarter of Kerala Sahitya Akademi transferred from Thiruvananthapuram to Thrissur in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1957 — HQ shifted to Thrissur in 1957.‌​‍

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1961

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1958

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1956

Question 9

India's longest railway platform (as of 2024) is at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Hubballi — Hubballi (Hubli) railway station in Karnataka has the world's longest platform at 1,507 metres (Guinness Record 2024).‌​‍

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Gorakhpur

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Kharagpur

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Sonepur

Question 10

Onam is celebrated in which Malayalam month?

Accepted Answer

Chingam — Onam is celebrated in the month of Chingam (August-September), commemorating the mythical King Mahabali's annual return to Kerala.

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Medam

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Karkidakam

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Thulam

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #843