Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #239

Question 1

Which is the only river in peninsular India to flow through a rift valley?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Narmada — The Narmada and Tapti both flow westward through rift valleys; Narmada rises at Amarkantak.‌​‍

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Krishna

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Kaveri

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Godavari

Question 2

Cochin International Airport (CIAL):

Accepted Answer

First public-private airport — First airport built under PPP 1999.

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Govt only

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Private only

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Military

Question 3

Area of parallelogram:

Accepted Answer

base×height — bh.

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(1/2)bh

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b+h

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s²

Question 4

A child demonstrates exceptional talent in playing musical instruments and has a natural ability for dance and movement, but struggles with traditional academic subjects like reading and arithmetic. Which theory of intelligence would best explain this child's profile without labeling them as generally 'unintelligent'?

Accepted Answer

B. Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences — Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences proposes that intelligence is not a single, monolithic entity but comprises several distinct intelligences, such as musical and bodily-kinesthetic, which can develop independently. This allows for individuals to excel in certain areas while struggling in others without being considered generally unintelligent, unlike Spearman's theory which emphasizes a general intelligence factor. Sternberg's theory focuses on analytical, creative, and practical aspects, and Thurstone identifies primary mental abilities, but Gardner's framework directly addresses dis

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A. Spearman's Two-Factor Theory

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C. Sternberg's Triarchic Theory of Intelligence

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D. Thurstone's Primary Mental Abilities

Question 5

Tropical cyclones called:

Accepted Answer

Hurricanes (Atlantic/NE Pacific), Typhoons (W Pacific), Cyclones (Indian Ocean) — Form over warm ocean (>26.5°C). Anti-clockwise (NH), clockwise (SH). Saffir-Simpson scale 1-5.

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Only hurricanes

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Only typhoons

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Only storms

Question 6

Synonym of GAUDY:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Showy — Brightly ostentatious.‌​‍

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Plain

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Subtle

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Elegant

Question 7

Three consecutive even numbers sum 72. Numbers:

Accepted Answer

22,24,26 — Middle 24; 22,24,26.

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20,24,28

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24,26,28

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Other

Question 8

Number of significant figures in 0.00230 is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

3 — Leading zeros are not significant; trailing zero after decimal is. ‌​‍2, 3, 0 → three sig figs.

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6

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2

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5

Question 9

The Peshwa who expanded Maratha power up to Delhi in early 18th century was:

Accepted Answer

Baji Rao I (1720-1740) — Never lost a battle (41 campaigns). Defeated Nizam at Palkhed 1728, raided Delhi 1737, won at Bhopal 1738. Married Mastani.

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Balaji Vishwanath

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Balaji Baji Rao

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Madhav Rao

Question 10

Bangladesh PM 2024:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sheikh Hasina fled in Aug — Hasina resigned amid protests.‌​‍

Answer

Awami

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Yunus

Answer

Khaleda

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #239