Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #277

Question 1

Abraham Accords (2020) normalised relations between:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Israel and UAE, Bahrain (later Sudan, Morocco) — Trump-brokered Abraham Accords (Sept 2020). ‌​‍Major Gulf diplomatic shift. Saudi Arabia-Israel normalisation was considered but stalled post-Oct 2023 Gaza war.

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Israel and Palestine

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India-Pakistan

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Iran-Israel

Question 2

K.R. Meera:‌​‍

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Novelist (Aarachar) — Contemporary novelist.‌​‍

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Politician

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Musician

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Actor

Question 3

Pulikali (Tiger dance) at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Onam in Thrissur — Performed during Onam in Thrissur.‌​‍

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Thrissur Pooram

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Kerala Piravi

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Vishu

Question 4

Which of the following factors does the photoelectric effect depend on?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Frequency (threshold); intensity affects current — Below threshold frequency, no emission. Explained by Einstein (Nobel 1921).‌​‍

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Intensity only

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Only temperature

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Colour only

Question 5

The Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology is awarded annually by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) for outstanding contributions in various scientific disciplines. Which of the following is NOT one of the specific disciplines for which this award is given?

Accepted Answer

D. Economic Sciences — The Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize is a premier science award in India, presented annually by the CSIR for notable and outstanding research. Its recognized disciplines include Biological, Chemical, Earth, Atmosphere, Ocean and Planetary, Engineering, Mathematical, Medical, and Physical Sciences. Economic Sciences, while a significant academic field, is not included among the categories for this specific science and technology award.

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A. Biological Sciences

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B. Chemical Sciences

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C. Engineering Sciences

Question 6

PV Sindhu won the Silver medal at Rio 2016 Olympics in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Badminton — PV Sindhu won silver in women's singles badminton at Rio 2016.‌​‍

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Wrestling

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Tennis

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Boxing

Question 7

A group of fish:

Accepted Answer

School — A school of fish.

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Flock

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Pack

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Herd

Question 8

UPI transactions 2024 (monthly peak):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

15+ billion — Crossed 15+ billion transactions per month in 2024.‌​‍

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10 billion

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5 billion

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20 billion

Question 9

Year when Cyclone Ockhi wreaked havoc in Kerala:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2017 — Cyclone Ockhi devastated Kerala's coast in late November 2017.‌​‍

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2018

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2015

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2016

Question 10

A developing nation is formulating its National Adaptation Plan (NAP) to address increasing climate vulnerabilities, such as rising sea levels and extreme weather events. Which of the following best describes how the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) reports would primarily inform this nation's planning process?

Accepted Answer

B. By offering comprehensive scientific assessments of climate change impacts, vulnerabilities, and adaptation options relevant globally and regionally. — The IPCC's primary role is to provide objective, scientific assessments of climate change, its impacts, future risks, and potential response options (both mitigation and adaptation). These reports synthesize thousands of scientific papers to inform policymakers, making option B correct. The IPCC does not set legally binding targets, negotiate financial aid, or enforce treaties; these roles belong to negotiating bodies like the UNFCCC and its member states.

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A. By providing legally binding targets for greenhouse gas emission reductions specific to the nation.

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C. By directly negotiating financial aid and technology transfer agreements with developed countries on behalf of the developing nation.

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D. By enforcing compliance mechanisms for international climate treaties signed by the nation.

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #277