Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #456

Question 1

Neelakurinji blooms every:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

12 years — 12 years.‌​‍

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5 years

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8 years

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15 years

Question 2

Synonym of INEPT:

Accepted Answer

Incompetent — Clumsy; unskilled.

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Skilled

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Wise

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Capable

Question 3

In the context of Kerala's traditional coir industry, which of the following government initiatives best exemplifies a strategy to simultaneously enhance environmental sustainability and foster product diversification?

Accepted Answer

C. Establishing advanced common facility centres for the production of coir geotextiles and value-added coir composites. — Option C directly addresses both environmental sustainability and product diversification. Coir geotextiles are biodegradable and used for soil erosion control, making them environmentally sustainable. Coir composites represent diversification into high-value, engineered products. Options A and B primarily focus on supporting raw material producers or traditional processing methods, without a direct emphasis on both sustainability of the final product and diversification. Option D focuses on mechanization of a single process, not necessarily on the end-product's environmental benefits or broad

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A. Implementing minimum support prices for raw coir husk procurement.

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B. Providing substantial subsidies for the manual retting process in coastal areas.

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D. Offering interest-free loans exclusively for the purchase of conventional mechanical defibering machines.

Question 4

A point (−3, 4) lies in which quadrant?

Accepted Answer

II — Quadrant II: x negative, y positive.

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I

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III

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IV

Question 5

To ensure safe drinking water in areas where municipal treatment is unreliable, which simple household method is most effective in inactivating a wide range of microbial pathogens, including bacteria, viruses, and protozoa?

Accepted Answer

C. Boiling — Boiling water vigorously for at least one minute is a highly effective method to kill or inactivate most disease-causing bacteria, viruses, and protozoa, making the water safe for consumption. Filtering through cloth only removes larger particles, storing doesn't disinfect, and adding salt is not a purification method.

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A. Filtering through cloth

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B. Storing in a cool, dark place

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D. Adding salt

Question 6

Antarctic Circle — land:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Only Antarctica — Only Antarctica touches it.‌​‍

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Only ocean

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Several countries

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Chile tip

Question 7

Kudumbashree, the poverty eradication programme of Kerala, was launched in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1998 — Kudumbashree was launched on 17 May 1998 by the Government of Kerala. ‌​‍It is one of the largest women's empowerment programmes in the country.

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2005

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2000

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1995

Question 8

In many traditional societies, gender inequality can significantly impact women's health. Which of the following is a direct health consequence of gender inequality commonly observed in community health settings?

Accepted Answer

C. Higher prevalence of anemia and maternal mortality due to nutritional deficiencies and limited decision-making power. — Gender inequality often results in women having lower social status, limited access to education, nutritious food, and healthcare, and reduced autonomy in decision-making, which directly contributes to higher rates of anemia, malnutrition, and maternal mortality. Options A describes a related social outcome for men, not a direct health consequence for women. Options B and D are generally contrary to the health impacts of gender inequality.

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A. Higher rates of male literacy and economic independence.

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B. Increased access to quality healthcare for women due to specific programs.

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D. Reduced incidence of non-communicable diseases among women.

Question 9

Synonym of SUPERFLUOUS:

Accepted Answer

Unnecessary — More than enough.

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Necessary

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Vital

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Essential

Question 10

Kerala Old Age Pension eligibility:

Accepted Answer

60+ — 60+ years.

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65+

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55+

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All retired

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #456