Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #257

Question 1

Largest ocean:

Accepted Answer

Pacific — Pacific — 46% of water surface.

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Atlantic

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Indian

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Arctic

Question 2

The onset and intensity of the South-West Monsoon in India are significantly influenced by several factors. Which of the following plays the MOST crucial role in the initial establishment and progression of the monsoon winds across the Indian subcontinent?

Accepted Answer

B. The differential heating and cooling of the Indian landmass and the surrounding ocean. — The fundamental mechanism behind the South-West Monsoon is the significant temperature difference between the rapidly heating Indian landmass (creating a strong low-pressure centre) and the relatively cooler Indian Ocean (maintaining a high-pressure zone). This pressure gradient drives the moisture-laden winds from the ocean towards the land, initiating the monsoon. While the Jet Stream (A), ENSO (C), and the Western Ghats (D) influence its characteristics, variability, and rainfall distribution, the differential heating is the primary driver for its initial establishment and progression.

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A. The shift of the Subtropical Westerly Jet Stream to the north of the Himalayas.

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C. The El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) phenomenon in the Pacific Ocean.

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D. The presence of the Western Ghats acting as a barrier to moisture-laden winds.

Question 3

Flipkart founders:‌​‍

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Sachin and Binny Bansal — Bansal pair.‌​‍

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Bhavish

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Others

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VSS

Question 4

A student observes that when a coin is placed at the bottom of a beaker filled with water, it appears to be raised from its actual position. This phenomenon is primarily due to:

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C. Refraction of light as it passes from water to air. — The apparent raising of an object submerged in water is a classic example of refraction. Light rays from the coin travel from water (denser medium) to air (rarer medium), bending away from the normal. This bending makes the light appear to originate from a shallower position to the observer's eye. Option A (reflection) causes images but not this specific apparent depth change. Option B (total internal reflection) would prevent light from exiting the water if the angle is too large. Option D (dispersion) is the splitting of light into colors, which is unrelated to the apparent depth phenomenon.

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A. Reflection of light from the water surface.

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B. Total internal reflection within the water.

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D. Dispersion of light by the water molecules.

Question 5

Synonym of TRUCULENT:

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Aggressive — Eager to fight.

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Peaceful

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Gentle

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Calm

Question 6

The Winter Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, when the Sun is directly over the Tropic of Capricorn, falls on:‌​‍

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22 December — On 22 December the Sun is overhead at 23.5°S — shortest day in the Northern Hemisphere.‌​‍

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23 September

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21 June

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21 March

Question 7

The largest producer of tea in India is:

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Assam — Assam produces ~50% of India's tea (mainly Brahmaputra valley).

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West Bengal

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Kerala

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Tamil Nadu

Question 8

Which Kerala author-work pair does NOT match? ‌​‍(i) Brahmananda Sivayogi-Adwaitha Chintha Paddhathi (ii) Sree Narayana Guru-Darsanamala (iii) Chattampi Swamikal-Pracheena Malayalam (iv) V.T. Bhattathiripad-Markkudakkullile Mahanarakam

Accepted Answer

(i) only — Brahmananda Sivayogi wrote 'Mokshapradeepam' — NOT 'Adwaitha Chintha Paddhathi'. ‌​‍Others are correct matches.

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(i) and (iv)

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(iii) only

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(iv) only

Question 9

Dal Lake is famous in which city?‌​‍

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Srinagar — Dal Lake in Srinagar is famous for houseboats (shikaras).‌​‍

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Darjeeling

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Shimla

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Manali

Question 10

Param Vir Chakra is for:‌​‍

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Wartime bravery (highest) — Param Vir Chakra = highest wartime gallantry award. ‌​‍Ashoka Chakra = highest peacetime.

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Peacetime bravery

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Sports

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Science

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #257