Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #195

Question 1

Malayalam classical status:

Accepted Answer

2013 — 2013.

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2004

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2008

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2015

Question 2

Highway connecting four metros:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Golden Quadrilateral — Golden Quadrilateral — Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata.‌​‍

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Expressway

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NS-EW Corridor

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PMGSY

Question 3

Who said 'Although a rebel, Pazhassi Raja was one of the natural chieftains of the country and might be considered on that account rather a fallen enemy'?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Thomas Harvey Baber — British official Thomas Harvey Baber supervised Pazhassi Raja's funeral and made this comment.‌​‍

Answer

William Logan

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K.M. Panicker

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Arthur Wellesley

Question 4

A high school teacher observes that a student excels in solving mathematical problems and composing music but struggles with interpersonal skills. According to Sternberg's Triarchic Theory of Intelligence, which component of intelligence is likely most developed in this student?

Accepted Answer

B. Creative intelligence — Sternberg's Triarchic Theory divides intelligence into analytical (problem-solving), creative (innovation), and practical (adaptation to real-world contexts). The student's strengths in math and music align with creative intelligence, as both require novel approaches and artistic expression. Analytical intelligence would focus on logical reasoning alone, practical intelligence on real-world application, and emotional intelligence on social/emotional competencies.

Answer

A. Analytical intelligence

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C. Practical intelligence

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D. Emotional intelligence

Question 5

Which of the following transmits Dengue?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Aedes mosquito — Dengue is transmitted by Aedes aegypti mosquito. ‌​‍It bites mainly during daytime.

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Anopheles mosquito

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Housefly

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Rat

Question 6

Which city hosted the G20 Summit on 18-19 November 2024?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — The 19th G20 Leaders' Summit was hosted in Rio de Janeiro.‌​‍

Answer

Johannesburg, South Africa

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New Delhi, India

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Buenos Aires, Argentina

Question 7

Travancore-Cochin merged:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1 Jul 1949 — 1 July 1949.‌​‍

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15 Aug 1947

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26 Jan 1950

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1 Nov 1956

Question 8

'Blessing in disguise' means:

Accepted Answer

Bad thing that turns out good — Something bad that has positive results.

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Gift

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Religious blessing

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Present

Question 9

Press Council of India established:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1965 (statutory body from 1978 Act) — Statutory, not regulatory. ‌​‍Adjudicates complaints against/by press. Chairman traditionally retired SC judge.

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2000

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1947

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1991

Question 10

'Ajatashatru':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rajendra Prasad — Title given to Dr. Rajendra Prasad.‌​‍

Answer

Lincoln

Answer

Jawaharlal Nehru

Answer

Gandhi

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #195