Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #290

Question 1

'Keralam Malayalikalude Mathrubhoomi' was written by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

E.M.S. Namboodiripad — E.M.S. wrote the classic ideological work outlining Malayali aspirations.‌​‍

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Kumaran Asan

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Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai

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Vallathol

Question 2

The Malayali Memorial was submitted to the Maharaja on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1 January 1891 — Malayali Memorial (1 January 1891) demanded adequate representation of Malayalis in government jobs.‌​‍

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26 July 1859

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11 January 1809

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3 September 1896

Question 3

Who led the 1921 Malabar Rebellion from the Eranad-Valluvanad area?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ali Musliyar and Variyankunnath Kunhahammad Haji — The 1921 rebellion was led by Ali Musliyar and Variyankunnath Kunhahammad Haji.‌​‍

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Muhammad Abdurahiman

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P. Krishna Pillai

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Moyyarath Sankaran

Question 4

Synonym of QUIXOTIC:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Idealistic — Impractical idealist.‌​‍

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Practical

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Realistic

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Sensible

Question 5

Statue of Unity height:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

182 metres — 182m, world's tallest statue, of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in Gujarat.‌​‍

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150 metres

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200 metres

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210 metres

Question 6

Dr. Kalam is popularly known as the:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Both Missile Man and People's President — Kalam is known as the 'Missile Man' (for SLV-3, Agni, Prithvi) and 'People's President'.‌​‍

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People's President

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Iron Man of India

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Missile Man of India

Question 7

Change to indirect speech: Rita asked Ramesh, 'Do you know the answer?'

Accepted Answer

Rita asked Ramesh whether he knew the answer — Yes/No question → use 'whether/if'; tense shifts from present to past → 'knew'.

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Rita asked Ramesh did he know the answer

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Rita asked Ramesh does he know the answer

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Rita asked Ramesh if he knows the answer

Question 8

Idiom 'once in a lifetime' means:

Accepted Answer

Very rare, exceptional — Indicates a unique, rare event.

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Very often

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Daily

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Yearly

Question 9

A student consistently performs exceptionally well across diverse academic subjects like Mathematics, Literature, and Science, and also demonstrates quick learning in extracurricular activities such as chess and debate. According to Charles Spearman's theory of intelligence, this broad pattern of high achievement is best explained by the presence of a strong:

Accepted Answer

C. General intelligence factor (g-factor) underlying all cognitive tasks. — Spearman's 'g-factor' represents a general mental ability that underlies and influences performance on a wide range of cognitive tasks. The student's consistent high performance across diverse areas suggests a strong underlying general intelligence, rather than just specific abilities (s-factor) or constructs from other theories.

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A. Specific factor (s-factor) for each individual domain.

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B. Crystallized intelligence derived from extensive learning.

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D. Multiple intelligences working in harmony.

Question 10

Antonym of DRY:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Wet — Dry ↔ wet.‌​‍

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Thirsty

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Arid

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Parched

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #290