Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #413

Question 1

Who wrote the famous work 'Jathikummi'?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Pandit Karuppan — Pandit K.P. Karuppan composed Jathikummi (1912) — anti-caste poem.‌​‍

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Kelappan

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O.N.V. Kurup

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E.M.S.

Question 2

One word: Personal daily record:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Diary — Diary.‌​‍

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Memoir

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Log

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Chronicle

Question 3

Ayyankali founded:

Accepted Answer

Sadhujana Paripalana Sangham — Ayyankali — social reformer, founded Sadhujana Paripalana Sangham (1907).

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SNDP

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Yogakshema Sabha

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Nair Service Society

Question 4

Surface area of a sphere of radius 14 cm (π=22/7):

Accepted Answer

2464 cm² — SA = 4πr² = 4·22/7·196 = 2464 cm².

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616 cm²

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1232 cm²

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4928 cm²

Question 5

The liver plays a vital role in detoxifying ammonia, a toxic byproduct of protein metabolism, by converting it into a less toxic substance for excretion. This substance is:

Accepted Answer

B. Urea — The liver is the primary site for the urea cycle, which converts highly toxic ammonia, produced from amino acid deamination, into less toxic urea. Urea is then transported to the kidneys for excretion in urine. Glucose is a carbohydrate, bilirubin is a heme breakdown product, and ketone bodies are produced during fat metabolism.

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A. Glucose

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C. Bilirubin

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D. Ketone bodies

Question 6

Which of the following types of joints allows for the greatest range of motion, such as in the shoulder and hip?

Accepted Answer

C. Ball and socket joint — Ball and socket joints, like those in the shoulder and hip, allow for multi-axial movement, including flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, rotation, and circumduction, providing the greatest range of motion. Hinge, pivot, and condyloid joints allow for more limited, specific types of movement.

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A. Hinge joint

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B. Pivot joint

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D. Condyloid joint

Question 7

The Dr. B.C. Roy Award, a national honour recognizing eminent medical persons for their contributions to medicine, medical education, and public health, was originally instituted by which of the following organizations in India?

Accepted Answer

B. Medical Council of India (MCI) — The Dr. B.C. Roy Award was instituted in 1976 by the Medical Council of India (MCI) to honour eminent medical persons for their outstanding contributions. Although the MCI has since been replaced by the National Medical Commission (NMC), the award's historical origin and institution are specifically attributed to the MCI, not the ICMR, IMA, or the Ministry directly.

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A. Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)

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C. Indian Medical Association (IMA)

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D. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Question 8

Who is the Chairperson of Kerala State Vanitha Commission (then)?

Accepted Answer

K.C. Rosakutty — K.C. Rosakutty was Chairperson of KSWC at the time.

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K. Ajitha

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Sugatha Kumari

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C.K. Janu

Question 9

Which of the following national health observances in India is dedicated to creating awareness about the prevention and control of leprosy among the public?

Accepted Answer

A. World Leprosy Day (Last Sunday of January) — World Leprosy Day is observed annually on the last Sunday of January in India to educate the public about leprosy, reduce stigma, and promote early detection and treatment. The other options focus on different diseases or health themes, not specifically leprosy.

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B. World Tuberculosis Day (March 24)

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C. National Dengue Day (May 16)

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D. National Nutrition Week (September 1-7)

Question 10

Antonym of DEEP:

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Shallow — Deep ↔ shallow.

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Low

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High

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Bottom

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #413