Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #16

Question 1

Indian English writer — 'Midnight's Children' (Booker 1981):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Salman Rushdie — Magical realism. ‌​‍Won Booker of Bookers. 'Satanic Verses' (1988) controversial — fatwa by Khomeini.

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Anita Desai

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Vikram Seth

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R.K. Narayan

Question 2

The first Chief Minister of Kerala was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

E.M.S. Namboodiripad — E.M.S. ‌​‍Namboodiripad became the first CM of Kerala in 1957, heading India's first democratically elected communist government.

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Pattom Thanu Pillai

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R. Sankar

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C. Achutha Menon

Question 3

Which of the following soil types in Kerala is predominantly formed by the weathering of lateritic rocks and is known for its high iron oxide content, making it suitable for cashew and rubber cultivation?

Accepted Answer

B. Laterite Soil — Laterite soil, formed by the weathering of lateritic rocks, is rich in iron oxide and aluminum oxide, making it acidic and well-drained. It is ideal for plantations like cashew and rubber in Kerala, unlike alluvial soil (fertile but not iron-rich), black soil (clayey and expansive), or red soil (iron-rich but less weathered).

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A. Alluvial Soil

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C. Black Soil

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D. Red Soil

Question 4

The socio-religious reform movements in Kerala played a crucial role in challenging traditional patriarchal norms and promoting women's empowerment. Which of the following statements accurately reflects a significant contribution in this regard?

Accepted Answer

B. Figures like V.T. Bhattathiripad championed the cause of Namboothiri women by advocating for the abolition of polygamy and promoting widow remarriage and education. — V.T. Bhattathiripad was a prominent Namboothiri reformer who specifically addressed the plight of Namboothiri women, advocating for an end to polygamy, promoting widow remarriage, and emphasizing female education within his community. While other reformers also contributed to women's empowerment, this statement highlights a specific and accurate aspect of these movements' impact on challenging patriarchal norms. Options A, C, and D misrepresent the primary focus, specific demands, or timeline of these early reform efforts.

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A. The reformers primarily focused on establishing women-only political parties to advocate for their rights.

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C. The movements universally demanded the right for women to serve as priests in temples, challenging religious orthodoxy.

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D. They successfully secured constitutional reservations for women in local self-governing bodies during the early 20th century.

Question 5

Reported speech change — 'said that':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Indicates indirect speech — E.g., 'He said, "I am tired"' → 'He said that he was tired.' 'That' often optional after 'said'.‌​‍

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Direct

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Question

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Exclamation

Question 6

A patient frequently experiences severe anxiety attacks without any identifiable external trigger or conscious reason. A psychodynamic perspective would suggest that these attacks might be rooted in which part of the mind?

Accepted Answer

C. The unconscious mind, containing repressed conflicts or unresolved issues. — In psychodynamic theory, the unconscious mind holds thoughts, memories, and desires that are outside of conscious awareness but can still profoundly influence behavior and emotional states. Unexplained anxiety attacks are often attributed to repressed conflicts or unresolved issues residing in the unconscious. The conscious mind deals with current awareness, the preconscious with accessible memories, and the superego with moral judgments.

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A. The conscious mind, due to recent stressful events.

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B. The preconscious mind, holding easily retrievable memories.

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D. The superego, enforcing moralistic ideals.

Question 7

Kerala population (2011):

Accepted Answer

3.34 cr — 3.34 crore.

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2.34 cr

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4.34 cr

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5.34 cr

Question 8

Noida International Airport:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Both — Both.‌​‍

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Greater Noida

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Jewar

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Under construction

Question 9

One word: Polite substitution for harsh word:

Accepted Answer

Euphemism — Euphemism.

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Metaphor

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Irony

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Simile

Question 10

Entrepreneurship definition:

Accepted Answer

Starting and managing a business venture involving innovation and risk — Schumpeter's creative destruction. Drucker called innovation the specific tool of entrepreneurship.

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Only employment

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Only ownership

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Only management

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #16