Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #234

Question 1

Eight Degree Channel:

Accepted Answer

Maldives-Minicoy (Lakshadweep) — Maldives-Minicoy.

Answer

India-Maldives

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Between Andamans

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Other

Question 2

A woman visits the family planning clinic requesting a long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC). She is 35 years old, has two children, and has a history of heavy menstrual bleeding with anemia. Which of the following contraceptive methods would be MOST suitable for her?

Accepted Answer

B. Levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS). — The LNG-IUS (e.g., Mirena) is particularly suitable for women with heavy menstrual bleeding as it reduces menstrual blood loss by up to 90%. While Cu-IUD does not affect menstrual bleeding, it may exacerbate it. The implant and DMPA can cause irregular bleeding, making them less ideal for this woman.

Answer

A. Copper intrauterine device (Cu-IUD).

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C. Contraceptive implant (etonogestrel).

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D. Depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) injection.

Question 3

The 'Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor' is awarded by which organization?

Accepted Answer

B. Kerala Chalachitra Academy — The Kerala Chalachitra Academy, under the Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala, is responsible for awarding the 'Kerala State Film Awards,' including the category for Best Actor. The other options are involved in different cultural or literary domains and do not administer these awards.

Answer

A. Kerala State Film Development Corporation

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C. Kerala Sahitya Akademi

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D. Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala

Question 4

Why is it critically important for large volume parenteral (LVP) solutions, administered intravenously, to be isotonic with blood plasma?

Accepted Answer

C. To avoid hemolysis or crenation of red blood cells. — Isotonicity ensures that the osmotic pressure of the LVP solution matches that of blood plasma. Administering hypotonic solutions can cause red blood cells to swell and lyse (hemolysis), while hypertonic solutions can cause them to shrink (crenation), both leading to serious adverse effects. Maintaining isotonicity is crucial for patient safety and physiological compatibility.

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A. To prevent drug precipitation at the injection site.

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B. To ensure the solution remains sterile during administration.

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D. To enhance the drug's solubility and bioavailability.

Question 5

Mean of first n natural numbers:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

(n+1)/2 — Sum = n(n+1)/2; Mean = sum/n = (n+1)/2.‌​‍

Answer

(n-1)/2

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n²/2

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n

Question 6

The 'Land of Rising Sun' is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Japan — Japan is called the 'Land of the Rising Sun' because the kanji for Japan (日本) literally means 'origin of the sun'.‌​‍

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China

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South Korea

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Thailand

Question 7

Cultural and Educational Rights are in Articles:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

29-30 — Articles 29-30: Right of minorities to conserve culture (29) and establish educational institutions (30).‌​‍

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14-18

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19-22

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25-28

Question 8

Jan Aushadhi stores:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

14000+ (2024) — Generic medicine stores — massive expansion.‌​‍

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5000

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500

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2000

Question 9

Which region in Kerala is famous for its natural sandalwood forests?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Marayoor — Marayoor (Idukki) has Kerala's only natural sandalwood forest.‌​‍

Answer

Meenachil

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Peermed

Answer

Nenmara

Question 10

River Ganga originates from which glacier?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Gangotri — Ganga originates as Bhagirathi from Gangotri glacier; Yamuna from Yamunotri glacier.‌​‍

Answer

Milam

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Siachen

Answer

Yamunotri

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #234