Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #273

Question 1

The Western Ghats are globally recognized as one of the 36 biodiversity hotspots. What are the two fundamental ecological criteria that primarily justify this designation for the region?

Accepted Answer

C. Exceptional levels of plant endemism and a history of significant habitat loss. — To be designated as a biodiversity hotspot, a region must meet two strict criteria: it must contain at least 1,500 species of endemic vascular plants (meaning they are found nowhere else on Earth) and it must have lost at least 70% of its primary native vegetation. The Western Ghats fulfill both these conditions with a high degree of endemism and significant habitat degradation. Options A, B, and D describe other important features or aspects, but not the specific ecological criteria for hotspot designation.

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A. High annual rainfall and a large number of migratory bird species.

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B. Presence of ancient geological formations and a significant role in monsoon patterns.

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D. Abundance of commercially valuable timber species and extensive ecotourism potential.

Question 2

Which among the following is NOT a characteristic of a primary social group?

Accepted Answer

C. Membership is based on formal rules and regulations — Primary social groups like family and peer groups are informal, based on personal bonds, and serve emotional needs. Option C describes secondary groups, which are governed by formal structures and rules.

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A. Members have intimate, face-to-face relationships

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B. It fulfills emotional and social needs of individuals

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D. It is the first point of socialization for individuals

Question 3

The famous Tirunelli temple lies in the valley of:

Accepted Answer

Brahmagiri — Tirunelli (Wayanad) sits in the Brahmagiri valley.

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Ezhimala

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Puralimala

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Malayattoor

Question 4

When administering an intramuscular (IM) injection to an adult patient, which site is generally considered the safest and most preferred due to its adequate muscle mass and distance from major nerves and blood vessels?

Accepted Answer

D. Ventrogluteal site — The ventrogluteal site is the preferred and safest site for most adult IM injections. It offers a large muscle mass, is relatively free of major nerves and blood vessels, and has a thinner layer of subcutaneous tissue compared to the dorsogluteal site, reducing the risk of sciatic nerve damage. The deltoid and vastus lateralis are also used but have smaller muscle mass or are less consistently safe than the ventrogluteal site for larger volumes or certain medications.

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A. Deltoid muscle

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B. Dorsogluteal site

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C. Vastus lateralis muscle

Question 5

Aruvippuram installation:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1888 — 1888 (Sree Narayana Guru).‌​‍

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1885

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1891

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1903

Question 6

Ganga length (total):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2,525 km — 2,525 km.‌​‍

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3,000 km

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2,000 km

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1,800 km

Question 7

Kumaran Master:

Accepted Answer

Social reformer — Education reformer.

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Poet

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Actor

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Judge

Question 8

Area under curve y = f(x) from a to b:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

∫ₐᵇ f(x) dx — Fundamental theorem of calculus. Net signed area (above - below x-axis).‌​‍

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Sum

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f(b) - f(a)

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f'(b) - f'(a)

Question 9

Silent Valley National Park in Kerala is located in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Palakkad — Silent Valley NP lies in Palakkad district; designated NP in 1984.‌​‍

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Wayanad

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Pathanamthitta

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Idukki

Question 10

The protocol used for secure web browsing is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

HTTPS — HTTPS = HTTP Secure, encrypts data between browser and website using SSL/TLS.‌​‍

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HTTP

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FTP

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SMTP

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #273