Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #263

Question 1

As per the Kerala Land Reforms Act Section 82, maximum land permissible for an individual is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

7.5 acres — Individual cap 7.5 acres; family cap 15 acres (up to 20 acres if more than 5 members).‌​‍

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5 acres

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15 acres

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10 acres

Question 2

Synonym of ROBUST:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Strong — Strong and healthy.‌​‍

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Fragile

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Thin

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Weak

Question 3

The Diwan of Kochi who tried to privatize Thrissur's electricity supply (causing the 1936 Electricity Strike) was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

R.K. Shanmukham Chetty — R.K. ‌​‍Shanmukham Chetty (later India's 1st Finance Minister) was Kochi Diwan in 1936.

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Sir C.P. Ramaswami Iyer

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T. Madhava Rao

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Ramaswami Iyengar

Question 4

Identify the conjunction: 'He studied hard yet he failed.'‌​‍

Accepted Answer

yet — 'Yet' joins two clauses in contrast = coordinating conjunction.‌​‍

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failed

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hard

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studied

Question 5

Synonym of SCRUTINIZE:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Examine closely — Examine carefully.‌​‍

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Ignore

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Overlook

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Skim

Question 6

Marthanda Varma defeated the Dutch at the Battle of:

Accepted Answer

Colachel — The Battle of Colachel (1741) saw Travancore king Marthanda Varma defeat the Dutch, ending their colonial power in Kerala.

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Poovar

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Kayamkulam

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Ambalapuzha

Question 7

Suresh was born ___ 1961.

Accepted Answer

in — 'In' is used with year.

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on

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at

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of

Question 8

'Not only A ___ also B':

Accepted Answer

but — Not only...but also.

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and

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or

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nor

Question 9

Following the Bhopal Gas Tragedy and the need for a comprehensive legal framework, the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, was enacted. Which of the following statements most accurately reflects the unique and broad powers conferred upon the Central Government by this Act, distinguishing it from prior environmental legislations like the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981?

Accepted Answer

B. It empowers the Central Government to take all necessary measures to protect and improve the quality of the environment, including issuing directions to industries and even closing them down. — The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, is an umbrella legislation that grants extensive powers to the Central Government to protect and improve the environment, filling legislative gaps left by previous acts. Unlike the Water and Air Acts which established specific boards for particular types of pollution, the EPA enables the Central Government to issue direct orders, make rules, and take comprehensive measures across all environmental domains. Option A is incorrect as State Pollution Control Boards existed under prior acts. Option C describes a limited scope, while the EPA covers a much broa

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A. It mandates the Central Government to establish specific pollution control boards at the state level for monitoring purposes.

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C. It focuses exclusively on the prevention of hazardous waste generation and management, without covering other environmental aspects.

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D. It primarily establishes a framework for international cooperation on transboundary environmental issues.

Question 10

Which Government of Kerala undertakings generate foreign-employment opportunities for job seekers? ‌​‍(i) ODEPC Ltd. (ii) NoRKA

Accepted Answer

(i) and (ii) — ODEPC Ltd. and NoRKA-Roots both handle overseas placement of Keralites.‌​‍

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(i) only

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None of the above

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(ii) only

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #263