Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #149

Question 1

The Sahara Desert is in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Africa — The Sahara is in North Africa — the world's largest hot desert (~9.2 million sq km).‌​‍

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Asia

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South America

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Australia

Question 2

Oldest rock on Earth:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Canadian Shield — 4+ billion year Acasta Gneiss.‌​‍

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Alps

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Himalayas

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Andes

Question 3

Kumaranasan is a disciple of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sree Narayana Guru — Kumaran Asan (1873-1924) was a disciple of Sree Narayana Guru. ‌​‍He was a renowned poet whose works include Veena Poovu, Nalini, and Duravastha.

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Ayyankali

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Vakkom Moulavi

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Chattampi Swamikal

Question 4

Mt Kosciuszko in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Australia — Highest Australia (2228m).‌​‍

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Indonesia

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PNG

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NZ

Question 5

At least he decided to quit the job, ___?

Accepted Answer

didn't he? — Positive past statement → negative past tag: 'didn't he?'

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did he?

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does he?

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doesn't he?

Question 6

The Travancore-Cochin state, merging the two princely states, came into being on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1 July 1949 — Travancore and Cochin merged to form Travancore-Cochin on 1 July 1949; it became Kerala in 1956.‌​‍

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15 August 1947

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26 January 1950

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1 November 1956

Question 7

Jyotiraditya Scindia portfolio 2024:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Communications, DoNER — Communications, DoNER 2024.‌​‍

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Civil Aviation

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Defence

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Telecom

Question 8

Pulses producer (largest):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

MP — Madhya Pradesh.‌​‍

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UP

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Maharashtra

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Rajasthan

Question 9

The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine is awarded annually for outstanding discoveries in the field of life sciences and medicine. According to Alfred Nobel's will, what is the primary criterion for selecting laureates in this category?

Accepted Answer

C. The discovery must have conferred the greatest benefit on humankind. — Alfred Nobel's will explicitly states that the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine should be awarded for discoveries that have 'conferred the greatest benefit on humankind.' Other criteria like geographical origin, specific medical subfields, or the laureate's active clinical practice are not primary considerations for the selection process.

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A. The discovery must have originated from a specific research institution or country.

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B. The award is given only for advancements in surgical techniques or drug development.

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D. Laureates must be actively practicing clinicians at the time of the award.

Question 10

Which Kerala scheme is aimed at the welfare of transgender people?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sreshtam — 'Sreshtam' is Kerala's social-security scheme for transgender persons.‌​‍

Answer

Snehayanam

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Saphalam

Answer

Sahajeevanam

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #149