Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #313

Question 1

Which soil type is best for cotton cultivation?

Accepted Answer

Black (Regur) soil — Black soil (Regur or cotton soil) is ideal for cotton cultivation due to its moisture-retaining capacity.

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Alluvial soil

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Laterite soil

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Red soil

Question 2

Dr. M.S. Swaminathan is known as the Father of which revolution in India?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Green Revolution — Swaminathan led the Green Revolution transforming Indian food production.‌​‍

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Yellow Revolution

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Blue Revolution

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White Revolution

Question 3

Naalukettu author:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

MT Vasudevan Nair — M.T. Vasudevan Nair — Naalukettu (1958).‌​‍

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Sarah Joseph

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Basheer

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OV Vijayan

Question 4

A young woman experiencing grief after a disappointment presents with contradictory symptoms, such as a sore throat better by swallowing solids, spasmodic cough, and frequent sighing. She is also prone to hysteria. Which remedy is indicated?

Accepted Answer

B. Ignatia Amara — Ignatia Amara is the indicated remedy for conditions arising from grief and disappointment, often presenting with contradictory symptoms, such as a sore throat better by swallowing solids. The spasmodic cough, frequent sighing, and hysterical tendencies are also strong characteristic features of Ignatia. Natrum Muriaticum also relates to grief but typically presents with fixed sadness and a desire to be alone, not contradictory symptoms.

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A. Natrum Muriaticum

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C. Sepia

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D. Pulsatilla

Question 5

The Berlin Wall was built in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1961 (by East Germany/USSR) — East Germany began building Wall 13 August 1961 to prevent defections. ‌​‍Became symbol of Cold War division. Fell 9 November 1989.

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1989

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1945

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1949

Question 6

Which Kerala palace is famous for the 'Gajendramoksha' mural painting?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Krishnapuram Palace — Krishnapuram Palace (Alappuzha) houses the famed 49-sq-ft mural 'Gajendra Moksham'.‌​‍

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Mattanchery Palace

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Chirakkal Palace

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Padmanabhapuram Palace

Question 7

Which is a cloud storage service by Google?

Accepted Answer

Google Drive — Google Drive (launched 2012) is Google's cloud storage; OneDrive is Microsoft's, iCloud is Apple's.

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OneDrive

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iCloud

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Dropbox

Question 8

The synonym of 'COMMENCE' is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Begin — Commence means to begin or start something. Its antonym is 'conclude' or 'end'.‌​‍

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End

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Stop

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Pause

Question 9

The Malabar Rebellion (Moplah Rebellion), a major anti-British and anti-landlord uprising, occurred in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1921 — The Malabar/Moplah Rebellion of August 1921 was led by Ali Musliyar and Variyankunnath Kunhahammad Haji.‌​‍

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1857

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1946

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1930

Question 10

What does 'Kollywood' represent?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Tamil film industry of Chennai — Kollywood = Kodambakkam (Chennai) based Tamil cinema.‌​‍

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Kannada film industry of Hyderabad

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Telugu film industry of Hyderabad

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Bengali film industry of Kolkata

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #313