Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #50

Question 1

Damodar valley:

Accepted Answer

Rich in coal — Coal belt — Jharkhand/WB.

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Oil

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Gold

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Diamond

Question 2

Ezhuthachan Puraskaram, the highest literary award instituted by the Kerala Government, is named after Thunchaththu Ezhuthachan, the father of Malayalam language. A recipient of this award is primarily recognized for their:

Accepted Answer

B. Overall and outstanding contribution to Malayalam literature. — The Ezhuthachan Puraskaram is specifically a literary award. It is conferred upon writers who have made outstanding and comprehensive contributions to Malayalam literature throughout their careers, recognizing their profound impact on the language and its literary traditions.

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A. Exceptional contributions to the field of science and technology in Kerala.

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C. Efforts in promoting inter-state cultural exchange programs.

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D. Excellence in various forms of performing arts.

Question 3

A primary school student consistently struggles to focus in class, often appears tired, and frequently asks for snacks, complaining of hunger. According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which level of needs is likely unmet, hindering the student's learning?

Accepted Answer

C. Physiological needs — Physiological needs, such as hunger and rest, are the most basic needs at the bottom of Maslow's hierarchy. If these fundamental needs are unmet, a student will struggle to focus on higher-level needs like learning. Esteem, safety, and belongingness are higher-level needs that become prominent only after physiological needs are sufficiently met.

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A. Esteem needs

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B. Safety needs

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D. Belongingness and love needs

Question 4

Antonym of SAFE:‌​‍

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Dangerous — Safe ↔ dangerous.‌​‍

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Unharmed

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Protected

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Secure

Question 5

Synonym of EVANESCENT:‌​‍

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Fleeting — Quickly vanishing.‌​‍

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Eternal

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Permanent

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Lasting

Question 6

Which 1795 treaty heavily impacted Travancore's economic autonomy?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Treaty of Cochin — The 1795 Treaty of Cochin between EIC and Travancore brought Travancore under British paramountcy.‌​‍

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Treaty of Mangalore

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Treaty of Srirangapatna

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Treaty of Mavelikkara

Question 7

Plate boundaries types:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Divergent, convergent, transform — Three main types.‌​‍

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Five

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Only two

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Four

Question 8

Find the antonym of 'combat'.

Accepted Answer

Yield — Combat means fight; antonym is Yield (surrender/give in).

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Compete

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Contest

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Fight

Question 9

Idiom 'raining cats and dogs' means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Raining heavily — Figurative. ‌​‍Idioms can't be deduced from literal meanings. 'Piece of cake' = easy.

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Light rain

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Animals falling

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Sunny

Question 10

Bharathapuzha is also called:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Both A and B — Also known as Nila and Perar.‌​‍

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Perar

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Nila

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Dakshina Ganga

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #50