Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #295

Question 1

A local self-government institution in Kerala is facing challenges related to widespread laterite soil degradation, unregulated quarrying, and an increasing dependence on non-agricultural livelihoods due to declining returns from traditional mixed farming. This institution is most likely situated within which physiographic zone?

Accepted Answer

B. Midlands — The Midlands are predominantly characterized by undulating topography and laterite soils, which are susceptible to degradation and are extensively quarried for construction. This region also sees a mix of traditional farming and cash crops like rubber and cashew, often leading to challenges in sustaining traditional livelihoods, making it distinct from the coastal lowlands or the mountainous high ranges.

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A. Lowlands

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C. High Ranges

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D. Estuarine Zones

Question 2

The product of two consecutive even numbers starting from 8 is:

Accepted Answer

80 — 8 × 10 = 80.

Answer

64

Answer

82

Answer

96

Question 3

Ms. Geetha, an English teacher, structures her lessons around authentic materials like newspaper articles and real-life conversations. She encourages students to work in groups to solve communication problems and prioritizes fluency over absolute grammatical accuracy in initial stages. Ms. Geetha's teaching methodology primarily reflects the principles of:

Accepted Answer

D. Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) — Ms. Geetha's approach, which involves authentic materials, group work, problem-solving, and prioritizing fluency, are hallmarks of Communicative Language Teaching (CLT). CLT aims to develop communicative competence by focusing on meaningful interaction and real-world language use. Other methods like Audio-lingual, Grammar-Translation, or Direct Method have different primary focuses and classroom applications.

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A. Audio-lingual Method

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B. Grammar-Translation Method

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C. Direct Method

Question 4

Narmada rift valley between:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vindhya-Satpura — Runs through rift between Vindhya and Satpura.‌​‍

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Western-Eastern Ghats

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Kashmir-Karakoram

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Himalaya-Aravalli

Question 5

Vaikom Satyagraha (1924-25) was for:

Accepted Answer

Road access near temple — For the right of lower castes to use roads near Vaikom temple.

Answer

Temple entry

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Land rights

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Education rights

Question 6

Cauvery delta in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Tamil Nadu — Thanjavur region, TN.‌​‍

Answer

AP

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Kerala

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Karnataka

Question 7

A special phenomenon seen only in the Arabian Sea (off Kerala coast):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Chakara — Chakara — a unique sea phenomenon off Kerala coast in monsoon, large fish gathering due to mud bank formation.‌​‍

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Tides

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Coral Reefs

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Loo

Question 8

Which of the following are included in anxiety disorders?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Generalised anxiety, Panic, Phobia, OCD (earlier), PTSD (earlier) — DSM-5 separated OCD and PTSD from anxiety category. ‌​‍Cognitive-behavioral therapy effective.

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Only depression

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Only schizophrenia

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Personality

Question 9

Synonym of OMNIPOTENT:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

All-powerful — Having unlimited power.‌​‍

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Powerless

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Weak

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Limited

Question 10

International Solar Alliance (ISA) was launched by India-France in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2015 (COP21 Paris) — ISA launched by PM Modi + French President Hollande at COP21. ‌​‍HQ: Gurugram. 120+ member countries. ‌​‍Aim: scale up solar energy.

Answer

Not yet

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2012

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2020

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #295