Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #392

Question 1

The Cape of Good Hope, rounded by Dias in 1488, is located at the southern tip of:‌​‍

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Africa — Cape of Good Hope is in present-day South Africa.‌​‍

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South America

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Asia

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Australia

Question 2

If + had + V3 → would have + V3:

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Type 3 — Impossible past condition.

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Type 1

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Type 2

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Zero

Question 3

The 'Mango Showers' in Kerala, which occur during the pre-monsoon season, are primarily influenced by which of the following factors?

Accepted Answer

B. Local convectional currents and pre-monsoon thunderstorms — The 'Mango Showers' are local pre-monsoon thunderstorms caused by convectional currents due to rising temperatures and humidity in April-May. They are not linked to retreating monsoons (A), cyclonic depressions (C), or western disturbances (D), which occur later or in different regions.

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A. Retreating monsoon winds

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C. Cyclonic depressions in the Bay of Bengal

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D. Western disturbances from the Himalayan region

Question 4

In the context of Kerala's decentralized administrative framework, the Grama Sabha plays a crucial role in ensuring local accountability and participation. Which of the following is a key power or function primarily vested with the Grama Sabha, distinguishing it from the functions of the elected Grama Panchayat?

Accepted Answer

A. Scrutiny and approval of the annual budget and development plans prepared by the Grama Panchayat. — The Grama Sabha, comprising all registered voters in a ward, is empowered to scrutinize and approve the annual budget and development plans formulated by the Grama Panchayat, ensuring transparency and public participation. Issuance of certificates, staff appointment, and enforcement of bylaws are primarily administrative functions of the elected Grama Panchayat.

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B. Issuance of various certificates such as birth, death, and residency to villagers.

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C. Appointment of staff for various projects and schemes implemented at the village level.

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D. Enforcement of local bylaws and regulations concerning public health and sanitation.

Question 5

Champakulam Moolam Vallam Kali:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Oldest — Oldest Kerala snake boat race.‌​‍

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None

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Most famous

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Longest

Question 6

The 'Drain of Wealth' theory was a significant economic critique of British rule in India. Which of the following accurately describes a key aspect of this theory?

Accepted Answer

B. It posited that the high salaries of British officials and pensions paid from Indian revenues constituted a unilateral transfer of wealth. — The Drain of Wealth theory, primarily articulated by Dadabhai Naoroji, argued that a portion of India's national wealth was being siphoned off to Britain without adequate economic returns. This included the salaries and pensions of British officials, profits of British companies, and home charges. Options A, C, and D describe scenarios contrary to the realities of British economic exploitation, which primarily served imperial interests, manipulated trade to Britain's advantage, and restricted Indian industry.

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A. It argued that British investments in infrastructure like railways primarily benefited Indian capitalists.

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C. It highlighted the equitable trade balance between India and Britain, which favored Indian exports.

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D. It emphasized the benefits of free trade, which allowed Indian goods to compete globally without tariffs.

Question 7

Antonym of SAME:

Accepted Answer

Different — Same ↔ different.

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Similar

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Identical

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Alike

Question 8

The Konkan Railway runs along the coast of:‌​‍

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Western India — Konkan Railway runs along the western coast from Roha (Maharashtra) to Mangalore (Karnataka).‌​‍

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Eastern India

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Southern India

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Northern India

Question 9

Antonym of WASTE:‌​‍

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Save — Waste ↔ save.‌​‍

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Discard

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Spend

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Throw

Question 10

Mawsynram (Meghalaya) is known for:

Accepted Answer

Highest average annual rainfall (~11,871 mm) — Orographic rainfall. Nearby Cherrapunji (Sohra) also very high. Funnel-shaped valley traps monsoon winds.

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Hottest

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Snow

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Coldest

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #392