Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #849

Question 1

Which river in Kerala was nicknamed 'English Channel' during British rule?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mahe river — Mayyazhipuzha (Mahé river) separated French Mahé from British territory.‌​‍

Answer

Karamana river

Answer

Ponnani river

Answer

Chalakkudy river

Question 2

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 proposes the establishment of PARAKH (Performance Assessment, Review, and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development). What is the primary role envisioned for PARAKH?

Accepted Answer

C. To set norms, standards, and guidelines for student assessment and evaluation across all school boards. — PARAKH is envisioned as a National Assessment Centre with the primary role of setting norms, standards, and guidelines for student assessment and evaluation for all school boards in India. Its purpose is to shift assessment towards competency-based learning and away from rote memorization, ensuring a more holistic evaluation. It is not responsible for higher education entrance exams, financial management, or teacher recruitment.

Answer

A. To conduct a single national entrance examination for all undergraduate admissions in India.

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B. To manage the financial allocation and auditing for all state education departments.

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D. To recruit and train teachers for all public and private schools nationwide.

Question 3

India rural internet:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Growing fast — Rural penetration growing.‌​‍

Answer

Static

Answer

Unknown

Answer

Declined

Question 4

The SCO (Shanghai Cooperation Organisation) summit 2023 was held in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

New Delhi — India hosted the SCO summit in New Delhi in July 2023 during its SCO chairmanship.‌​‍

Answer

Astana

Answer

Beijing

Answer

Samarkand

Question 5

The currency of Japan is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Yen — Japan's currency is the Yen.‌​‍

Answer

Yuan

Answer

Won

Answer

Ringgit

Question 6

Unsustainable sand mining from the riverbeds of Kerala's major rivers poses significant environmental and socio-economic challenges. From an ecological and hydrological perspective, which of the following represents the most critical direct impact of excessive sand extraction on the riverine ecosystem and surrounding areas?

Accepted Answer

B. Lowering of the riverbed and water table, resulting in reduced groundwater recharge, destabilization of riverbanks, and exposure of bridge foundations. — Excessive sand mining directly lowers the riverbed. This lowering causes a corresponding drop in the water table of the surrounding areas, reducing groundwater recharge and affecting wells. It also destabilizes riverbanks, leading to erosion, and exposes the foundations of bridges and other riverine infrastructure, compromising their structural integrity.

Answer

A. Alteration of the river's natural meandering pattern, leading to increased flood risk in upstream regions.

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C. Enhanced deposition of silt and clay downstream, causing blockages in irrigation canals and reduction in reservoir capacities.

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D. Increased salinity intrusion into freshwater aquifers in coastal belts due to a decrease in the overall volume of river water.

Question 7

Antonym of AGREE:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Disagree — Agree ↔ disagree.‌​‍

Answer

Consent

Answer

Accept

Answer

Confirm

Question 8

Longest beach in India:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Marina (Chennai) — Marina Beach, Chennai (~13 km).‌​‍

Answer

Kovalam

Answer

Juhu

Answer

Varkala

Question 9

Koodiyattam, recognised by UNESCO, is a form of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sanskrit theatre — Koodiyattam is a traditional form of Sanskrit theatre from Kerala, declared by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage.‌​‍

Answer

Puppetry

Answer

Martial art

Answer

Tribal dance

Question 10

By next year, I ___ here for 10 years.

Accepted Answer

will have worked — Future perfect: will have + V3 for action completed by a future time.

Answer

will work

Answer

will be working

Answer

would work

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #849