Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #117

Question 1

A diabetic patient's urine test shows positive for ketones. Which biochemical process is primarily responsible for ketone production?

Accepted Answer

B. Lipolysis — Ketone bodies are produced during lipolysis (B) when fatty acids are metabolized in the absence of adequate glucose (starvation or diabetes). Glycolysis (A) and glycogenolysis (C) do not produce ketones; gluconeogenesis (D) consumes them.

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A. Glycolysis

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C. Glycogenolysis

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D. Gluconeogenesis

Question 2

Which of the following gross motor milestones is typically expected in a 6-month-old infant?

Accepted Answer

B. Sitting without support — A 6-month-old infant typically achieves the milestone of sitting without support. Walking independently is expected around 12-15 months, and standing holding onto furniture usually occurs around 9-10 months. Crawling on hands and knees typically develops around 8-9 months.

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A. Walking independently

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C. Standing holding onto furniture

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D. Crawling on hands and knees

Question 3

Which is the only river in peninsular India to flow through a rift valley?

Accepted Answer

Narmada — The Narmada and Tapti both flow westward through rift valleys; Narmada rises at Amarkantak.

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Godavari

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Krishna

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Kaveri

Question 4

Smallest country:

Accepted Answer

Vatican City — Vatican City (0.49 sq km).

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Monaco

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San Marino

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Nauru

Question 5

Kozhikode historical importance:

Accepted Answer

Vasco da Gama landing — 1498. Spice trade hub.

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Capital of Kerala

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British headquarters

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Dutch capital

Question 6

Sardar Sarovar Dam on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Narmada — Narmada River, Gujarat.‌​‍

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Tapti

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Mahi

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Sabarmati

Question 7

Which of the following is the PRIMARY responsibility of the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) in Kerala under the Department of General Education?

Accepted Answer

B. Designing the curriculum and syllabus for school education in the state — SCERT's primary role is to develop curriculum frameworks, syllabi, and instructional materials for school education in Kerala. Option A is a function of the Department of Education, Option C is handled by agencies like KEA, and Option D is not a core SCERT responsibility.

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A. Implementing the Right to Education (RTE) Act at the state level

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C. Conducting entrance examinations for higher education institutions

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D. Monitoring the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 at the district level

Question 8

The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami was triggered by an earthquake off:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Indonesia (Sumatra) — The 26 December 2004 tsunami was triggered by a massive undersea earthquake off Sumatra, Indonesia (magnitude 9.1).‌​‍

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Japan

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Philippines

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India

Question 9

Hitler became German Chancellor in:

Accepted Answer

1933 — Adolf Hitler appointed Chancellor 30 January 1933. Enabling Act March 1933 gave dictatorial powers. Became Führer 1934.

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1918

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1923

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1939

Question 10

Hirakud Dam on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mahanadi — Mahanadi in Odisha.‌​‍

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Krishna

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Godavari

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Cauvery

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #117