Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #211

Question 1

Pangaea breakup era:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Triassic-Jurassic — ~200-180 million years ago.‌​‍

Answer

Permian

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Cambrian

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Cretaceous

Question 2

The Pampadum Shola National Park is in which district?

Accepted Answer

Idukki — Pampadum Shola NP (1.32 km²) — India's smallest national park — is in Idukki.

Answer

Wayanad

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Pathanamthitta

Answer

Kollam

Question 3

Sahitya Akademi is:

Accepted Answer

National academy of letters (literature) India — Established 1954. Awards in 24 languages. Bhasha Samman. Highest literary honour: Jnanpith (by Bharatiya Jnanpith Trust).

Answer

Film

Answer

Music

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Sculpture

Question 4

Where is Dachigam National Park located?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

J&K (Hangul) — Kashmir — Hangul deer.

Answer

HP

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Sikkim

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UK

Question 5

Simlipal:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Odisha — Odisha.‌​‍

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Jharkhand

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AP

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WB

Question 6

A key recommendation of NEP 2020 is the establishment of PARAKH. What is the primary role envisioned for PARAKH in the Indian education system?

Accepted Answer

C. To set norms, standards, and guidelines for student assessment and evaluation. — PARAKH (Performance Assessment, Review, and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development) is envisioned as a National Assessment Centre to set norms, standards, and guidelines for student assessment and evaluation. Its role is not to develop textbooks (NCERT/SCERT), conduct higher education entrance exams (NTA), or manage school admissions.

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A. To develop new textbooks and instructional materials for all subjects.

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B. To conduct entrance examinations for higher education institutions.

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D. To manage the admission process for all government schools.

Question 7

A batch of a large volume parenteral (LVP) solution has been manufactured. Which test is crucial to perform to ensure the absence of fever-inducing substances that could cause adverse reactions in patients?

Accepted Answer

C. Pyrogen test — The pyrogen test is specifically designed to detect the presence of pyrogens, which are fever-inducing substances, primarily bacterial endotoxins, that can cause adverse reactions if administered parenterally. The sterility test checks for viable microorganisms, the particulate matter test for physical contaminants, and pH determination for chemical stability, none of which directly address pyrogens.

Answer

A. Sterility test

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B. Particulate matter test

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D. pH determination

Question 8

Longitude determination needed:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Accurate timepiece at sea (John Harrison's chronometer) — Compare local noon to reference time. ‌​‍15° = 1 hour. Prize awarded mid-18th century.

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Only maps

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Stars only

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Compass

Question 9

Downs in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Australia — Australian temperate grassland.‌​‍

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UK

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Europe

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USA

Question 10

'Martin ate the ___ amount of shawarma at the party.' (superlative form of 'little')‌​‍

Accepted Answer

least — Little → less → least. Superlative = 'least'.‌​‍

Answer

less

Answer

lest

Answer

little

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #211