Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #414

Question 1

Synonym of HETEROGENEOUS:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Diverse — Varied.‌​‍

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Uniform

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Same

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Identical

Question 2

Landlocked port:

Accepted Answer

Kolkata (river) — Kolkata — river port.

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Haldia

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JNPT

Answer

Kochi

Question 3

The Roman Republic was founded in:

Accepted Answer

509 BCE — Rome founded 753 BCE (traditional), kingdom → Republic 509 BCE (overthrow of Tarquin) → Empire 27 BCE (Augustus).

Answer

753 BCE

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44 BCE

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27 BCE

Question 4

Which of the following statements regarding the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is INCORRECT?

Accepted Answer

D. The President of the UNSC rotates monthly among member states in alphabetical order. — Option D is incorrect because the UNSC presidency rotates monthly among member states in English alphabetical order of their names, not strictly alphabetical. The other options correctly describe UNSC composition, powers, and decision-making procedures.

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A. The UNSC has 15 members, including 5 permanent members with veto power.

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B. The UNSC can impose sanctions or authorize the use of force under Chapter VII of the UN Charter.

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C. All decisions of the UNSC require a majority of at least 9 out of 15 members, including the concurring votes of the 5 permanent members.

Question 5

To promote moral reasoning, cultural awareness, and understanding of universal human values among elementary students, a teacher frequently incorporates short narratives into her lessons. Which literary form is most appropriate for achieving these particular educational objectives?

Accepted Answer

C. Traditional fables and folktales from diverse cultures. — Fables and folktales are short, often simple narratives that traditionally convey moral lessons and cultural insights, making them highly effective for teaching moral reasoning and universal human values to elementary students. They also introduce students to diverse cultural perspectives in an accessible narrative format, unlike factual biographies, complex philosophy, or current events.

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A. Autobiographical accounts of famous scientists.

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B. Excerpts from complex philosophical treatises.

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D. Contemporary news reports on global political events.

Question 6

Which type of orbit do GPS satellites use?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Medium Earth orbit (~20,200 km) — 24+ satellites. ‌​‍Need ≥4 for position (3D + time). Accuracy few metres. ‌​‍India's NavIC regional system.

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Geostationary

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Moon distance

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Low earth orbit

Question 7

Capital of Myanmar:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Naypyidaw — Naypyidaw (since 2006). Yangon was former capital.‌​‍

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Yangon

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Mandalay

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Bagan

Question 8

Kerala's main cash crop pre-independence:

Accepted Answer

Coconut, pepper, ginger — Spice economy.

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Rice

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Cotton

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Jute

Question 9

India Coach before Gambhir:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rahul Dravid — Rahul Dravid.‌​‍

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Ravi Shastri

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Anil Kumble

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Greg Chappell

Question 10

Bauxite producer top:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Odisha — Odisha.‌​‍

Answer

MP

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Gujarat

Answer

Jharkhand

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #414