Beat Forest Officer (proxy for Surveyor at common-prelim level) Practice Test 6 — Current Affairs, Environment, General Knowledge +8 more

15 questions · 18 minutes

Question 1

Non-renewable:

Accepted Answer

Coal, oil, natural gas — Fossil fuels.

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Solar

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Wind

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Biomass

Question 2

Ozone layer protects by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Absorbing UV-B/C radiation — Stratospheric O₃. ‌​‍Depletion by CFCs. Dobson Units (DU) measure. ‌​‍Antarctic 'hole' discovered 1985. Montreal Protocol 1987.

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Producing O₂

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Cooling Earth

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Blocking all light

Question 3

Deoxygenated blood pumped to lungs by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Right ventricle — Right ventricle → pulmonary artery → lungs.‌​‍

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Right atrium

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Left ventricle

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Left atrium

Question 4

A pregnant woman in her first trimester is receiving antenatal counseling on nutrition. The nurse emphasizes the importance of a specific micronutrient to prevent neural tube defects in the fetus. Which micronutrient is the nurse referring to?

Accepted Answer

A. Folic Acid — Folic acid (Vitamin B9) is critically important for neural tube development in the fetus, and supplementation before conception and during the first trimester significantly reduces the risk of neural tube defects. While calcium, iron, and Vitamin D are also essential during pregnancy, their primary roles are not directly linked to preventing neural tube defects.

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B. Calcium

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C. Iron

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D. Vitamin D

Question 5

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has its headquarters at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Delhi — IMD HQ is in New Delhi, under the Ministry of Earth Sciences.‌​‍

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Mumbai

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Bengaluru

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Pune

Question 6

With reference to Educational Degree, what does Ph.D. stand for?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Doctor of Philosophy — Doctor of Philosophy.‌​‍

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Diploma of Philosophy

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Diploma in Psychology

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Drama in Philosophy

Question 7

Year when Cyclone Ockhi wreaked havoc in Kerala:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2017 — Cyclone Ockhi devastated Kerala's coast in late November 2017.‌​‍

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2018

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2015

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2016

Question 8

Most populous country (2024):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

India — India surpassed China in 2023.‌​‍

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China

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USA

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Indonesia

Question 9

Which ancient rock systems make up the Peninsular Indian Shield?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Dharwar, Aravalli, Vindhyan — Oldest cratonic rocks.‌​‍

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Only Vindhyan

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Only Aravalli

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Only Dharwar

Question 10

The oldest irrigation project in Kerala is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Pothundi — Pothundi (Palakkad) is Kerala's oldest irrigation project, completed in 1927.‌​‍

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Peechi

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Neyyar

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Malampuzha

Question 11

Acharya Vinoba Bhave is associated with:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Bhoodan Movement — Vinoba Bhave initiated the Bhoodan (land-gift) movement in 1951.‌​‍

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Panchayati Raj

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India's Planning

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Tebhaga Movement

Question 12

Kollam historically important for:

Accepted Answer

Quilon era calendar — Kollam Era (Malayalam calendar). Cashew capital.

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Backwaters only

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Tea

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Rubber

Question 13

Nominated RS members by President:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

12 — 12 eminent persons.‌​‍

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6

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14

Answer

10

Question 14

Next: 10, 30, 60, 100, 150, ?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

210 — Diff 20,30,40,50,60 → 210.‌​‍

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220

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200

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180

Question 15

A nurse is conducting a health education session on balanced nutrition for a group of adults. When discussing macronutrient distribution, what is the generally recommended percentage range for carbohydrates in an adult's total daily caloric intake?

Accepted Answer

C. 45-65% — According to major dietary guidelines (e.g., WHO, USDA), carbohydrates should constitute the largest portion of an adult's daily caloric intake, typically ranging from 45% to 65%. This range ensures adequate energy supply for bodily functions and physical activity. Lower percentages might indicate a ketogenic or very low-carb diet, and higher percentages could lead to insufficient intake of fats and proteins.

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A. 15-25%

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B. 30-40%

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D. 70-85%

Beat Forest Officer (proxy for Surveyor at common-prelim level) Practice Test 6 — Current Affairs, Environment, General Knowledge +8 more