Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #116

Question 1

Himalayan origin:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Collision of Indian plate with Eurasian plate (~50 million years) — Young fold mountains. ‌​‍Still rising. Frequent earthquakes. ‌​‍Tethys Sea existed before collision (fossils).

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Volcanic

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Aeolian

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Erosional

Question 2

The longest river in India is:‌​‍

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Ganga — Ganga (~2,510 km) is the longest river in India.‌​‍

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Godavari

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Brahmaputra

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Narmada

Question 3

Oommen Chandy's Solar controversy:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2013 — Solar scam allegations 2013.‌​‍

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2015

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2011

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2016

Question 4

'His little, nameless, unremembered acts of kindness and love' is from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Tintern Abbey — William Wordsworth's 'Lines Composed a Few Miles above Tintern Abbey'.‌​‍

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The World is Too Much With Us

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Solitary Reaper

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Daffodils

Question 5

An authentic scientifically written book on Koodiyattam:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Natya Kalpadrumam — Natya Kalpadrumam by Mani Madhava Chakyar is the classic treatise on Koodiyattam.‌​‍

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Hasta Lakshana Deepika

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Thapathi Samvaranam

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Natya Shastra

Question 6

Standard electrode potential of SHE (Standard Hydrogen Electrode):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

0.0 V (reference) — H⁺ + e⁻ ⇌ ½H₂ at 1 atm, 1 M, 25°C. ‌​‍Reference for all other electrode potentials.

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-1.0

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+0.76

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+1.0

Question 7

In a bag, probability of drawing a red ball is 1/4. If there are 20 balls, red balls are:

Accepted Answer

5 — 1/4 × 20 = 5 red balls.

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4

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10

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15

Question 8

A language arts teacher plans an activity to improve students' communication skills, build confidence in public speaking, and develop their ability to understand and express emotions effectively. Which literary form, adapted for active classroom participation, would best facilitate these learning outcomes?

Accepted Answer

B. Role-playing a short play — Role-playing a short play directly involves students in dialogue, character portrayal, and performance, which significantly enhances their communication skills, builds confidence in public speaking, and requires them to understand and express a range of emotions effectively. Journal writing focuses on personal reflection and written expression. Reading biographies aloud primarily improves reading fluency and comprehension. Analyzing argumentative essays develops critical thinking and persuasive writing skills, not direct performative communication or emotional expression.

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A. Journal writing

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C. Reading biographies aloud

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D. Analyzing argumentative essays

Question 9

Salutation in a formal letter typically begins with:

Accepted Answer

Dear Sir / Dear Madam / Respected Sir — Formal salutations are respectful and gender-aware.

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Hi

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Hey

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What's up

Question 10

Kasaragod taluk was added to Kerala in 1956 from:

Accepted Answer

South Karnataka — Kasaragod was part of South Karnataka before being added to Kerala on state formation.

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Coorg

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South Canara

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Madras Presidency

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #116