Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #237

Question 1

'Abhijnanashakuntalam' was written by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kalidasa — Kalidasa wrote Abhijnanashakuntalam (The Recognition of Shakuntala) — considered the finest Sanskrit drama.‌​‍

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Bhasa

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Bharavi

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Magha

Question 2

Secularization thesis holds that as societies modernise:‌​‍

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Religion declines in social significance (disputed) — Classic secularization theory (Comte, Weber). ‌​‍Challenged by Peter Berger, José Casanova — religion adapts rather than disappears.

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Religion grows

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Religion stays same

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Religion becomes universal

Question 3

He is suffering from a nervous ___

Accepted Answer

break down — 'Nervous breakdown' is the standard phrase.

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break off

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break through

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break up

Question 4

Peak in Aravalli highest:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Both same — Guru Shikhar at Mt. Abu (1,722m).‌​‍

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Mt Abu

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Guru Shikhar

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Sagarmatha

Question 5

Malwa Plateau in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Central Highlands — MP and Rajasthan.‌​‍

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Deccan

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Western Coast

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Northeast

Question 6

Antonym of EARLY:

Accepted Answer

Late — Early ↔ late.

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Prompt

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Quick

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Soon

Question 7

When a patient experiences pain from an injury, the nerve impulses travel along sensory neurons to the central nervous system. Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for the conscious perception and interpretation of this pain?

Accepted Answer

C. Thalamus and Cerebral Cortex — Sensory information, including pain signals, is first relayed to the thalamus, which acts as a major relay station. From the thalamus, these signals are then projected to various areas of the cerebral cortex, particularly the somatosensory cortex, where the pain is consciously perceived, localized, and interpreted.

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A. Cerebellum

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B. Brainstem

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D. Hypothalamus

Question 8

The Ezhuthachan Puraskaram is the highest literary award in Kerala. Beyond recognizing individual literary merit, what is its broader impact on the educational and cultural sphere of the state?

Accepted Answer

C. It significantly contributes to enriching the Malayalam language, fostering a love for literature, and inspiring new generations of writers and readers. — The Ezhuthachan Puraskaram celebrates profound contributions to Malayalam literature. By honoring literary stalwarts, the award elevates the status of the language, encourages reading habits, and motivates aspiring writers and scholars, thus enriching the educational and cultural fabric of Kerala beyond specific translation or preservation efforts.

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A. It primarily funds the translation of Malayalam literary works into foreign languages.

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B. It encourages the preservation of ancient Malayalam manuscripts and folklore.

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D. It provides scholarships specifically for students pursuing higher education in linguistics.

Question 9

'Wings of Fire' is the autobiography of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Abdul Kalam — A.P.J. ‌​‍Abdul Kalam wrote Wings of Fire — his autobiography describing his life and career.

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Vikram Sarabhai

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Homi Bhabha

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C.V. Raman

Question 10

Kerala's first Lokayukta:

Accepted Answer

Justice Thankappan — Justice P.S. Thankappan Nair (1999).

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Justice Balakrishnan

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Justice Koshi

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Justice Sasidharan

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #237