Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #284

Question 1

Kerala has undergone rapid urbanization in recent decades. Considering its unique demographic profile, which of the following is the most accurate demographic consequence observed in the state due to this urbanization trend?

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C. A pronounced shift towards an older age structure and a continued decline in the crude birth rate, resulting from changing socio-economic opportunities and lifestyle choices associated with urban living. — Option C accurately describes the key demographic consequences of urbanization in Kerala. Urbanization typically leads to lower fertility rates due to factors like increased education, economic opportunities for women, and better access to family planning, which contribute to a decline in the crude birth rate. Concurrently, improved living standards and healthcare in urban settings often lead to increased life expectancy, accelerating the aging of the population and shifting the age structure towards older cohorts. Options A, B, and D describe demographic changes that are either contrary to ty

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A. A significant increase in the Total Fertility Rate (TFR) primarily due to improved access to maternal and child health services in urban areas.

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B. An accelerated increase in the youth dependency ratio, driven by a higher concentration of young, migrant families settling in urban centres.

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D. A substantial decrease in the overall population density of the state due to outward migration from overcrowded urban areas to less dense rural regions.

Question 2

Which class of diuretics primarily acts on the ascending limb of the loop of Henle to inhibit sodium and chloride reabsorption, leading to potent diuresis?

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C. Loop diuretics — Loop diuretics (e.g., furosemide) are highly effective because they block the Na+/K+/2Cl- cotransporter in the thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle, where a significant portion of sodium reabsorption occurs. Thiazide diuretics act on the distal convoluted tubule, potassium-sparing diuretics act on the collecting duct, and osmotic diuretics act throughout the nephron.

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A. Thiazide diuretics

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B. Potassium-sparing diuretics

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D. Osmotic diuretics

Question 3

Paliath Achan, who joined Velu Thampi's revolt, was the Prime Minister of:‌​‍

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Kochi (Cochin) — Paliath Achans were hereditary Prime Ministers of Kochi kingdom.‌​‍

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Travancore

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Calicut (Zamorin)

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Malabar

Question 4

In the 3-tier Panchayati Raj system of Kerala, which body is responsible for the coordination and supervision of the developmental plans of the Block Panchayats and Grama Panchayats within its jurisdiction?

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A. District Planning Committee — The District Planning Committee (DPC) is mandated under Article 243ZD of the Constitution to consolidate plans prepared by Panchayats and Municipalities and to coordinate their development. It ensures that local plans align with district-level priorities. Options B and C are advisory or executive bodies but not responsible for coordination. Option D (Taluk Treasury Officer) handles financial transactions, not planning or coordination.

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B. State Planning Board

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C. Block Development Office

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D. Taluk Treasury Officer

Question 5

A teacher wants to introduce a complex scientific concept, like the working of a human heart, to a class of 8th graders. Which of the following teaching aids would be MOST effective in ensuring clear understanding and retention among students, specifically focusing on the dynamic process of blood circulation?

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D. An interactive digital simulation or video animation showing blood flow through the heart and body. — For understanding a dynamic process like blood circulation, an interactive digital simulation or video animation is most effective. It visually demonstrates the continuous flow and changes over time, which static charts or even 3D models cannot fully convey. Hands-on dissection focuses more on anatomy than the dynamic process itself.

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A. A large, detailed wall chart depicting the anatomy of the heart.

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B. A hands-on dissection of an animal heart.

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C. A 3D model of the human heart with movable parts.

Question 6

Who was the Brand Ambassador of 'Make in Kerala' programme?‌​‍

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Mohanlal — Mohanlal was Brand Ambassador for 'Make in Kerala'.‌​‍

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Suresh Gopi

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Dileep

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Mammootty

Question 7

Find the wrong part: Kolkata is standing on the river Hooghly.

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is standing — 'Stands' (simple present for permanent state). 'Is standing' (continuous) is wrong here.

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Kolkata

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on the river

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Hooghly

Question 8

Kerala experiences two distinct monsoon seasons. Which of the following statements best describes the primary reason for the exceptionally high rainfall received on the western slopes of the Western Ghats during the Southwest Monsoon, and its subsequent impact on the region's soil and agriculture?

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B. Orographic uplift forces moisture-laden winds from the Arabian Sea to rise, cool, and condense, leading to heavy rainfall and the formation of laterite soils ideal for plantation crops. — The primary reason for heavy rainfall on the western slopes of the Western Ghats is orographic uplift, where moisture-laden winds from the Arabian Sea are forced to rise, cool, and condense. This heavy rainfall, combined with tropical temperatures, leads to intense leaching and the formation of laterite soils, which are highly suitable for plantation crops like rubber, tea, and spices.

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A. The Coriolis effect deflects monsoon winds, causing them to condense heavily on the coastal plains, enriching alluvial soils suitable for paddy.

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C. The formation of a low-pressure trough over the Bay of Bengal draws winds inland, causing widespread precipitation and the development of fertile black soils for cotton cultivation.

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D. Convectional rainfall due to intense surface heating causes localized heavy showers, promoting the growth of loamy soils suitable for subsistence farming.

Question 9

Synonym of FRUGAL:‌​‍

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Economical — Thrifty.‌​‍

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Lavish

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Extravagant

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Wasteful

Question 10

The Travancore army defeated the Dutch at Colachal in:

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1741 — Battle of Colachal (31 July 1741) — Marthanda Varma's historic victory over the Dutch VOC.

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1721

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1761

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1792

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #284