Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #278

Question 1

Bandipur National Park is in:‌​‍

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Karnataka — Bandipur National Park is in Karnataka, part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve.‌​‍

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Kerala

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Tamil Nadu

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Andhra Pradesh

Question 2

The earliest epigraphical record on 'Kollam Era' is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Tarisapalli copper plate — Tarisapalli/Tharisappalli copper plates (849 CE) — earliest record of the Kollam Era.‌​‍

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Mampalli plate

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Chaliyam plate

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Vazhappilli inscription

Question 3

During the Southwest Monsoon, Kerala experiences abundant rainfall, particularly along its coastal and midland regions. Which of the following best explains the primary role of the Western Ghats in this rainfall pattern?

Accepted Answer

B. They act as a physical barrier, forcing moisture-laden winds from the Arabian Sea to ascend, cool, and precipitate heavily on their windward side. — The Western Ghats act as a significant orographic barrier. As the moisture-laden Southwest Monsoon winds from the Arabian Sea strike these mountains, they are forced to rise, cool, and condense, resulting in heavy rainfall on the windward (western) slopes, which encompass much of Kerala's coastal and midland regions. This process is known as orographic rainfall.

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A. They facilitate the inflow of dry continental winds, leading to a decrease in overall humidity and rainfall.

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C. They create a rain shadow on their western slopes, causing reduced precipitation in coastal areas.

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D. They channel monsoon winds directly into the eastern plains, resulting in higher rainfall in the interior districts compared to the coast.

Question 4

Kadambini Ganguly, one of India's first female university graduates, broke significant societal barriers in the late 19th century. Her achievement was not merely personal but symbolized a critical shift for women's status. What was the *most profound societal implication* of her pioneering academic success?

Accepted Answer

B. It challenged orthodox views on women's intellectual capabilities and their right to public life. — Kadambini Ganguly's graduation was a powerful statement against the prevalent societal norms that confined women to domestic roles and questioned their intellectual capacity. While it didn't immediately lead to equal employment or widespread women-only universities, it fundamentally challenged orthodox views and paved the way for greater acceptance of women in higher education and public life, inspiring others.

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A. It directly led to the establishment of women-only universities across India.

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C. It immediately resulted in equal employment opportunities for women in professional fields.

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D. It primarily encouraged women from affluent families to pursue higher education abroad.

Question 5

One word: Study of meanings:

Accepted Answer

Semantics — Semantics.

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Syntax

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Phonology

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Morphology

Question 6

Arundhati Roy's Booker winner (1997):

Accepted Answer

The God of Small Things — Set in Kerala's Ayemenem. Explores caste, forbidden love, family. Also notable for her political essays.

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Beloved

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Midnight's Children

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A Fine Balance

Question 7

Change to past tense: 'I eat breakfast.'‌​‍

Accepted Answer

I ate breakfast — Eat → ate (irregular).‌​‍

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I eaten

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I have eat

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I eated breakfast

Question 8

Who was named Wisden's Leading Woman Cricketer in the World for 2025?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Deepti Sharma — Deepti Sharma (India) was named Wisden's Leading Woman Cricketer. ‌​‍Mitchell Starc was Leading Men's Cricketer.

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Smriti Mandhana

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Harmanpreet Kaur

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Shafali Verma

Question 9

Kerala's agricultural sector is characterized by fragmented landholdings, vulnerability to climate change, and challenges in post-harvest management, especially for small and marginal farmers. To enhance the resilience and profitability of these farmers by integrating them into the agricultural value chain and mitigating risks, which intervention would be *most effective*?

Accepted Answer

B. Strengthening Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) for collective bargaining, input procurement, processing, and direct market linkages. — Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) enable small and marginal farmers to aggregate their produce, inputs, and bargaining power, effectively overcoming the disadvantages of fragmented landholdings. This collective approach facilitates better access to quality inputs, post-harvest processing facilities, and direct market linkages, thereby integrating them into the agricultural value chain and enhancing their resilience and profitability. While other options offer some benefits, FPOs provide a more comprehensive solution for value chain integration and holistic risk mitigation for small farmers.

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A. Subsidizing chemical fertilizers and pesticides to reduce input costs for all farmers.

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C. Mandating minimum landholding sizes to promote economies of scale in farming operations.

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D. Implementing a universal crop insurance scheme covering all natural calamities without premium contribution.

Question 10

The quality of being clever, original, and inventive is ___.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

ingenuity — Ingenuity = cleverness / inventiveness.‌​‍

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clumsiness

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incompetence

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ineptitude

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #278