Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #53

Question 1

Padma Awards for Kerala 2024:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Multiple — Several from Kerala.‌​‍

Answer

Unknown

Answer

None

Answer

Only one

Question 2

Demonetisation of ₹500 and ₹1000 notes was announced on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

8 November 2016 — PM Modi announced demonetisation on 8 November 2016, invalidating ₹500 and ₹1000 notes.‌​‍

Answer

1 January 2017

Answer

26 January 2017

Answer

1 April 2017

Question 3

Kerala's lok sabha seats:

Accepted Answer

20 — 20 Lok Sabha constituencies.

Answer

14

Answer

18

Answer

24

Question 4

Area of a triangle using Heron's formula requires:

Accepted Answer

All three sides (a, b, c) — Heron: A = √[s(s−a)(s−b)(s−c)] where s = (a+b+c)/2.

Answer

Only base

Answer

Two sides

Answer

Angles

Question 5

A high school student consistently achieves top marks across all subjects, including Physics, Literature, and History, and also excels in logical reasoning competitions. Which theory of intelligence best accounts for this student's broad academic success?

Accepted Answer

C. Spearman's Two-Factor Theory — Spearman's Two-Factor Theory posits a 'g-factor' (general intelligence) that underlies performance across a wide range of cognitive tasks. This 'g-factor' explains why a student might perform consistently well in diverse academic subjects and logical reasoning, indicating a strong general intellectual ability. Gardner's theory emphasizes distinct intelligences, while Sternberg focuses on analytical, creative, and practical aspects, and Thurstone on specific primary mental abilities, none of which primarily explain such broad, consistent academic excellence through a single overarching factor.

Answer

A. Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences

Answer

B. Sternberg's Triarchic Theory of Intelligence

Answer

D. Thurstone's Theory of Primary Mental Abilities

Question 6

Antonym of HIDE:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Reveal — Hide ↔ reveal.‌​‍

Answer

Conceal

Answer

Bury

Answer

Cover

Question 7

Responsible Tourism Mission:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kumarakom, Wayanad etc — Kerala's unique model.‌​‍

Answer

Private

Answer

Nationwide

Answer

State

Question 8

Kolkali:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

North Kerala men's group dance with sticks — Stick dance from Malabar.‌​‍

Answer

Women

Answer

Children

Answer

South

Question 9

Question tag for 'She can dance well, ___?'‌​‍

Accepted Answer

can't she — Positive statement → negative tag using the same auxiliary (can → can't).‌​‍

Answer

couldn't she

Answer

can she

Answer

cannot she

Question 10

India's National Waterway 3 (NW-3) stretches between:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kottapuram – Kollam — NW-3 (West Coast Canal) runs 205 km from Kottapuram to Kollam in Kerala.‌​‍

Answer

Kakinada – Puducherry

Answer

Sadiya – Dhubri

Answer

Allahabad – Haldia

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #53