Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #154

Question 1

Either the captain or his crew ___ responsible for the mishap.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

are — In 'either...or', the verb agrees with the subject nearest to it — 'crew' (plural sense) → are.‌​‍

Answer

am

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is

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was

Question 2

The Ganga originates at:

Accepted Answer

Gangotri (Gomukh) — Bhagirathi emerges from Gangotri glacier (Gomukh); Ganga formed at Devprayag with Alaknanda.

Answer

Yamunotri

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Mansarovar

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Siachen

Question 3

States with highest forest cover %:

Accepted Answer

Mizoram, Nagaland, Meghalaya — NE states.

Answer

Punjab

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UP

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Haryana

Question 4

Synonym of TEMPESTUOUS:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Stormy — Tumultuous.‌​‍

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Calm

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Quiet

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Peaceful

Question 5

Vallathol founded Kerala Kalamandalam in:

Accepted Answer

1930 — Kerala Kalamandalam founded 1930 by Mahakavi Vallathol.

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1920

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1940

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1950

Question 6

Synonym of ENERVATE:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Weaken — Weaken.‌​‍

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Strengthen

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Help

Answer

Excite

Question 7

Pennar River flows through which states?

Accepted Answer

Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh — The Pennar (Penneru) River originates in Karnataka and flows through Andhra Pradesh into the Bay of Bengal.

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Tamil Nadu and Kerala

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Maharashtra and Goa

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Telangana and Odisha

Question 8

Wayanad is known for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Coffee and spices — Wayanad is known for coffee, pepper, and spice cultivation.‌​‍

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Tea only

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Rubber only

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Rice only

Question 9

One word: Circular reasoning:

Accepted Answer

Tautology — Tautology.

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Syllogism

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Paradox

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Pun

Question 10

Kerala's rivers are characterized by their relatively short length, high gradient, and rapid flow towards the Arabian Sea. Which of the following geographical factors is the primary reason for these distinct characteristics?

Accepted Answer

B. The close proximity of the steep western slopes of the Western Ghats to the narrow coastal plain. — The primary reason for the short length and rapid flow of Kerala's rivers is its unique physiography. The Western Ghats run parallel and very close to the Arabian Sea, creating a narrow strip of land with a steep gradient. Rivers originating from the Ghats thus have short courses and descend rapidly to the sea. While high rainfall contributes to flow volume, and laterite soil might affect runoff, these are not the fundamental reasons for the rivers' inherent short length and steep profile as dictated by the topography. Dam construction alters flow but not the natural geographical characteristi

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A. The extensive laterite soil cover across the state, which accelerates surface runoff.

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C. High annual rainfall throughout the year, leading to constant erosion and quick drainage.

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D. The presence of numerous small reservoirs and check dams that fragment river courses.

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #154