Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #404

Question 1

Which is India's busiest airport by passenger traffic?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Delhi (IGI) — Indira Gandhi International Airport (Delhi) is India's busiest airport by passenger traffic.‌​‍

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Hyderabad (RGIA)

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Bengaluru (KIA)

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Mumbai (CSIA)

Question 2

Consider a situation where a particular State Government is perceived to be failing in implementing a critical national policy related to 'Public Order' (a State List subject), leading to significant inter-state repercussions. Which of the following constitutional provisions would most appropriately allow the Union Parliament to legislate on this matter, assuming there is no national emergency declared?

Accepted Answer

A. Article 249 (Power of Parliament to legislate with respect to a matter in the State List in the national interest). — Article 249 empowers the Parliament to legislate on a State List subject if the Rajya Sabha declares, by a 2/3rd majority, that it is necessary in the national interest. This mechanism allows for central legislative intervention without requiring state consent or the declaration of a national emergency. Article 252 requires the consent of the concerned states, Article 253 is specifically for international agreements, and Article 356 involves the imposition of President's Rule, which is a more drastic measure implying a complete breakdown of constitutional machinery, not merely legislative inte

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B. Article 252 (Power of Parliament to legislate for two or more States by consent and adoption of such legislation by any other State).

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C. Article 253 (Legislation for giving effect to international agreements).

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D. Article 356 (Provisions in case of failure of constitutional machinery in States).

Question 3

'Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham' was founded by:

Accepted Answer

Ayyankali — Ayyankali founded SJPS in 1907 for Dalit upliftment in Travancore.

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A.K. Gopalan

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Sree Narayana Guru

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Vakkom Maulavi

Question 4

The Aztec Empire (Mexico) was conquered by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Hernán Cortés (1521) — Cortés defeated Aztecs under Moctezuma II → conquered Tenochtitlan 1521. ‌​‍Smallpox devastated native populations.

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Columbus

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Francisco Pizarro

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Magellan

Question 5

Teachers' Day:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

5 Sep — 5 September (Dr. S. Radhakrishnan's birthday).‌​‍

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14 Nov

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2 Oct

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15 Aug

Question 6

Globalisation refers to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Intensification of worldwide social, economic, cultural, political connections — Globalisation includes trade, finance, migration, information, culture flows — connecting nations more intensively since 1990s.‌​‍

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Only trade

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Only immigration

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Only internet

Question 7

Ratio in national flag:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2:3 — Width:length = 2:3.‌​‍

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1:2

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3:2

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3:5

Question 8

'Break the ice' means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Start a conversation in an awkward situation — Break the ice = initiate conversation to relieve social tension.‌​‍

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Destroy something

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Cool down

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Break frozen water

Question 9

Kerala Coastal Police:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Marine surveillance — Marine law enforcement.‌​‍

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None

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Only port

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Only tourist

Question 10

The first major Malayalam novel is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Indulekha — Indulekha by O. ‌​‍Chandu Menon (1889) is the first widely recognised major Malayalam novel. Kundalatha by Appu Nedungadi (1887) is sometimes cited as earlier.

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Chemmeen

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Marthanda Varma

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Kundalatha

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #404