Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #123

Question 1

RCC Thiruvananthapuram:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Regional Cancer Centre — Regional Cancer Centre.‌​‍

Answer

Both

Answer

Hospital

Answer

Research

Question 2

The winner of Copa America Football Competition 2015 is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Chile — Chile won 2015 Copa America (their first), defeating Argentina on penalties.‌​‍

Answer

Argentina

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Brazil

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France

Question 3

'He has been working here ___ 2010.'‌​‍

Accepted Answer

since — 'Since' + point in time; 'for' + duration.‌​‍

Answer

from

Answer

for

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during

Question 4

Which of the following structures is responsible for preventing the backflow of blood from the right ventricle to the right atrium?

Accepted Answer

B. Tricuspid valve — The tricuspid valve is located between the right atrium and right ventricle and prevents blood from flowing back into the atrium during ventricular contraction. The pulmonary valve (A) prevents backflow from the pulmonary artery to the right ventricle, while the aortic (C) and mitral (D) valves are associated with the left side of the heart.

Answer

A. Pulmonary valve

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C. Aortic valve

Answer

D. Mitral valve

Question 5

Prime Meridian passes through:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Greenwich — Greenwich, London — 0° longitude.‌​‍

Answer

London

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Paris

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New York

Question 6

Highest mountain Africa:

Accepted Answer

Kilimanjaro — Mt. Kilimanjaro (5,895m).

Answer

Kenya

Answer

Meru

Answer

Toubkal

Question 7

Which of the following is a limitation of using ICT in rural educational settings in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

D. Limited access to reliable electricity and internet — Limited access to reliable electricity and internet is a significant limitation of using ICT in rural educational settings in Kerala. While high initial costs, lack of teacher training, and over-reliance on traditional methods are also challenges, unreliable infrastructure is a more immediate and widespread issue in rural areas.

Answer

A. High initial cost of infrastructure

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B. Over-reliance on traditional teaching methods

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C. Lack of teacher training in ICT

Question 8

Out of 800 oranges, 80 are rotten. Find the percentage of good oranges.

Accepted Answer

90% — Good = 720. % = 720/800 × 100 = 90%.

Answer

80%

Answer

85%

Answer

95%

Question 9

Synonym of NEFARIOUS:

Accepted Answer

Wicked — Very evil.

Answer

Kind

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Good

Answer

Noble

Question 10

The Indian Constitution, under Article 368, outlines different procedures for amendments. If the Parliament intends to introduce an amendment that directly impacts the distribution of legislative powers between the Union and the States, which of the following additional procedural requirements, beyond a special majority in both Houses of Parliament, must be fulfilled?

Accepted Answer

C. Ratification by at least half of the state legislatures by a simple majority. — Article 368 mandates that amendments affecting federal provisions, such as the distribution of legislative powers (Seventh Schedule), require not only a special majority in both Houses of Parliament but also ratification by at least half of the state legislatures by a simple majority. Option A is incorrect because it specifies two-thirds of states and a special majority by states, both of which are wrong. Option B is incorrect as joint sittings are not used for constitutional amendments. Option D is incorrect as the Indian Constitution does not provide for public referendums for amendments.

Answer

A. Ratification by at least two-thirds of the state legislatures by a special majority.

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B. Approval by a simple majority in a joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament.

Answer

D. A mandatory nationwide public referendum.

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #123