Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #428

Question 1

Kepler's second law (equal areas in equal times) implies conservation of:

Accepted Answer

Angular momentum — Equal area rate means dA/dt = L/(2m) = constant, so L conserved (central force).

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Energy

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Linear momentum

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Mass

Question 2

Which of the following was a key provision of the Kerala Agrarian Relations Act, 1963, aimed at land reforms in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

A. Abolition of the Jenmi system and redistribution of land to tenants — The Kerala Agrarian Relations Act, 1963, primarily aimed to abolish the Jenmi (landlord) system, which was a feudal landholding structure, and redistribute land to actual tillers. Option A directly reflects this objective. Option B is incorrect as the act focused on land redistribution, not commercial farming. Option C is wrong because nationalization was not part of the act. Option D misrepresents the tax structure, which was not the primary goal of this legislation.

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B. Introduction of commercial farming practices in paddy fields

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C. Nationalization of all agricultural lands above 10 acres

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D. Imposition of heavy taxes on land ownership to fund industrialization

Question 3

Desert soil characteristic:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sandy, low humus, high salt — Rajasthan. Poor for agriculture without irrigation.‌​‍

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Very fertile

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Dark brown

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Very wet

Question 4

Anti-incumbency broken in Kerala:

Accepted Answer

2021 LDF — 2021 — LDF broke alternating.

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1977

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1957

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Never

Question 5

In a science lesson following the 5E instructional model, students are given various materials to conduct experiments, observe phenomena, and collect data without direct instruction from the teacher on the expected outcomes. Which stage of the 5E model are the students primarily engaged in?

Accepted Answer

B. Explore — The Explore stage is characterized by students directly interacting with materials and phenomena through hands-on activities, investigations, and data collection. They work together, develop hypotheses, and test predictions, building their own understanding. Engage aims to capture interest, Explain focuses on formal concepts, and Elaborate applies learning to new contexts.

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A. Engage

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C. Explain

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D. Elaborate

Question 6

Synonym of CLANDESTINE:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Secret — Clandestine = kept secret, done secretly.‌​‍

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Legal

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Open

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Public

Question 7

India's rescue operation to bring back Indian nationals during the Hamas–Israel conflict:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Operation Ajay — Operation Ajay was launched in October 2023.‌​‍

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Operation Vijay

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Operation Hamas

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Operation Bluestar

Question 8

Vagbhatanandan, the Kerala reformer, established which organisation?

Accepted Answer

Atmavidya Sangham — Vagbhatanandan founded the Atmavidya Sangham to spread rationalist reform among the Thiyyas of North Kerala.

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Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana Yogam

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Nair Service Society

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Yogakshema Sabha

Question 9

Kerala's agricultural sector, known for its diverse cropping patterns, faces significant vulnerabilities. Considering the broader agricultural economy, which of the following represents the most pressing long-term challenge exacerbated by climate change for the state's food security?

Accepted Answer

C. Increased frequency and intensity of extreme weather events such as droughts, floods, and unseasonal rains, severely impacting crop yields and agricultural land. — Climate change primarily manifests in Kerala through erratic rainfall patterns, more frequent and intense floods, prolonged droughts, and unseasonal rains. These extreme weather events directly harm crop production, damage agricultural infrastructure, and reduce arable land, thereby posing a severe long-term threat to food security. Options A and B present incorrect or overly optimistic scenarios, while D is a potential economic consequence but not the direct and primary climate change impact on food security.

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A. A consistent and predictable increase in the average annual rainfall, leading to enhanced irrigation facilities throughout the year.

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B. A guaranteed shift in traditional cultivation practices towards high-value, export-oriented cash crops due to changing weather patterns.

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D. A significant reduction in the cost of agricultural labor due to reduced demand for manual work in farming.

Question 10

Synonym of LENIENT:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mild — Not strict.‌​‍

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Strict

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Harsh

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Severe

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #428