Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #366

Question 1

A tall, slender, fair-haired individual with an affectionate and sympathetic nature suffers from burning pains, especially in the spine and chest, which are ameliorated by cold applications. They have a strong desire for cold drinks and salty food, and a tendency to haemorrhage. Which remedy is most likely indicated?

Accepted Answer

B. Phosphorus — Phosphorus is characterized by a tall, slender build, an affectionate and sympathetic disposition, burning pains relieved by cold, a strong desire for cold drinks and salty food, and a haemorrhagic tendency. Sulphur is unkempt, philosophical, and worse from warmth. Calcarea carbonica is chilly, fair, fat, flabby, and craves indigestible things. Silica is delicate, chilly, and has offensive foot sweat.

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A. Sulphur

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C. Calcarea carbonica

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D. Silica

Question 2

A community health assessment reveals that a particular slum area has significantly higher rates of malnutrition, infectious diseases, and lower immunization coverage compared to affluent neighborhoods in the same city. Which primary social determinant of health is most likely contributing to these observed disparities?

Accepted Answer

C. Socioeconomic status (Poverty) — Socioeconomic status, particularly poverty, is a fundamental social determinant of health that profoundly impacts health outcomes. In slum areas, poverty often leads to inadequate housing, poor sanitation, limited access to nutritious food, and reduced educational opportunities, all of which contribute to higher rates of malnutrition, infectious diseases, and lower immunization coverage. While lifestyle choices and access to technology play a role, poverty is the overarching factor creating these disparities.

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A. Genetic predisposition

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B. Lifestyle choices

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D. Access to advanced medical technology

Question 3

The ancient port of Muziris is identified with the modern-day area near:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kodungallur — Muziris, the famous ancient port that traded with Rome and Greece, is identified with the area near modern Kodungallur (Cranganore) in Thrissur district.‌​‍

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Kochi

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Kozhikode

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Kollam

Question 4

Which of the following represents the nth term of a Geometric Progression (GP)?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

a · r^(n-1) — Geometric progression. ‌​‍Sum of n terms: a(rⁿ - 1)/(r-1). Infinite sum if |r|<1: a/(1-r).

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a/r

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a + (n-1)d

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n·a

Question 5

Coefficient of x² in (1+x)⁵:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

10 — Binomial theorem: 5C2 = 10. (1+x)ⁿ = ΣnCr·xr.‌​‍

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1

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20

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5

Question 6

Japan-India bullet train 2024:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mumbai-Ahmedabad progressing — Under construction.‌​‍

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No progress

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Completed

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Abandoned

Question 7

'Fast' as an adjective vs adverb — in 'He runs fast', 'fast' is a(n):‌​‍

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Adverb — Here 'fast' modifies the verb 'runs' → it's an adverb.‌​‍

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Noun

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Verb

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Adjective

Question 8

Mannathu Padmanabhan:

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NSS founder — Social reformer.

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Politician

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Poet

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Priest

Question 9

Chattambi Swamikal's most influential social reform work was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kristhumatha Chhedanam — Chattambi Swamikal authored 'Kristumatha Chhedanam' and 'Prachina Malayalam', asserting indigenous/Dravidian roots.‌​‍

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Arivippadu

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Adveithachinthapaddhathi

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Dharmacharitham

Question 10

Hemis NP:‌​‍

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Ladakh (snow leopard) — Ladakh.‌​‍

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UK

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Sikkim

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HP

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #366