Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #388

Question 1

The Kerala Land Reforms Act of 1963 was a landmark legislation designed to transform agrarian relations. Which of the following statements accurately reflects a key objective or provision of this Act, prior to its significant amendments in 1969?

Accepted Answer

C. It introduced a ceiling on land ownership, provided security of tenure for cultivating tenants, fixed fair rents, and allowed tenants to purchase ownership of their holdings under specific conditions. — The Kerala Land Reforms Act of 1963 was a comprehensive legislation that aimed to bring about significant changes. Its key provisions included imposing a ceiling on land holdings, granting security of tenure to cultivating tenants, fixing fair rents, and enabling tenants to purchase ownership of their land under specified conditions. Options A, B, and D misrepresent the primary objectives or mechanisms of the 1963 Act.

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A. It primarily focused on the nationalization of all temple lands and their redistribution to landless poor.

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B. It aimed to consolidate small and fragmented landholdings to promote large-scale commercial agriculture.

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D. It mandated the immediate and free transfer of all surplus land from landlords to landless agricultural laborers without any compensation to the former.

Question 2

The largest state in India by area is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rajasthan — Rajasthan (~342,239 sq km).‌​‍

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MP

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Maharashtra

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UP

Question 3

The Western Ghats is recognized as one of the world's 36 biodiversity hotspots. Which of the following combinations of characteristics primarily qualifies it for this designation, distinguishing it from merely being a region of high species richness?

Accepted Answer

B. High levels of species endemism and significant ongoing habitat loss, exceeding 70% of its original extent. — Biodiversity hotspots are defined by two strict criteria: they must contain at least 1,500 species of endemic vascular plants and must have lost at least 70% of their primary native vegetation. The Western Ghats meets both these criteria, possessing high endemism and having suffered extensive habitat destruction. Options A, C, and D describe important features or consequences related to the Western Ghats, but they are not the fundamental ecological criteria for its designation as a biodiversity hotspot.

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A. Presence of numerous medicinal plants and a high population density of indigenous communities.

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C. Role as a major watershed for peninsular rivers and a significant contributor to monsoon rainfall patterns.

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D. Existence of several UNESCO World Heritage Sites within its boundaries and a large number of protected areas.

Question 4

A 13-year-old boy spends an excessive amount of time grooming and worrying about his appearance before school, convinced that 'everyone will notice if my hair isn't perfect.' He also secretly believes that he can ride his bicycle without a helmet because 'accidents only happen to other people.' These two beliefs are examples of:

Accepted Answer

C. Adolescent egocentrism, specifically imaginary audience and personal fable — Adolescent egocentrism involves two distinct phenomena: the 'imaginary audience,' where adolescents believe they are constantly being watched and judged by others, and the 'personal fable,' where they believe they are unique and invulnerable to negative consequences. Both are characteristic cognitive biases during this developmental stage.

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A. Low self-esteem and risk-taking behavior

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B. Social anxiety disorder and a defiant personality

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D. The influence of media stereotypes and a desire for attention

Question 5

The Panama Canal opened in:‌​‍

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1914 — Panama Canal completed August 1914. ‌​‍Connects Atlantic-Pacific. Earlier French attempt (1880s) failed. ‌​‍US built 1904-14. Returned to Panama in 1999.

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1945

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1869

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1895

Question 6

Guru Nanak (1469-1539), founder of Sikhism, was born at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Talwandi (now Nankana Sahib, Pakistan) — Nanak — 1st Sikh Guru. ‌​‍Preached one God, equality, honest work. Rejected caste, ritual, idol worship.

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Lahore

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Delhi

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Amritsar

Question 7

Volcanic eruption type — explosive strato-volcano:

Accepted Answer

Explosive pyroclastic flows (e.g., Vesuvius, Mount St. Helens) — Acidic, viscous magma. Tall cone shape. Deadly lahars and ash clouds. VEI scale 0-8.

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Only effusive

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Silent

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Underwater only

Question 8

Kerala's first IT park:

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Technopark — Technopark, Thiruvananthapuram — India's first technology park (1990).

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Infopark

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Cyberpark

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SmartCity

Question 9

Rowlatt Act (Black Act):

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1919 — 1919 — allowed detention without trial, curtailed civil liberties.

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1918

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1920

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1922

Question 10

Part of speech of 'beautifully' in 'She sings beautifully':‌​‍

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Adverb — Modifies the verb 'sings' → adverb of manner.‌​‍

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Adjective

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Noun

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Verb

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #388