Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #480

Question 1

One horsepower equals approximately:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

746 watts — 1 HP ≈ 746 watts. Used to measure engine power.‌​‍

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546 watts

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646 watts

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846 watts

Question 2

Which of the following is the most effective pedagogical strategy to improve students' creative writing skills in Malayalam?

Accepted Answer

B. Encouraging peer review sessions and collaborative storytelling — Peer review and collaborative storytelling (Option B) foster creativity and critical thinking by allowing students to learn from each other’s perspectives. Grammar-focused (A) and memorization-based (C) approaches neglect creative expression, while repetitive exercises (D) may limit originality. The collaborative method aligns with modern pedagogy emphasizing social learning.

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A. Focusing solely on grammar rules and sentence construction

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C. Memorizing and reciting classical Malayalam poems

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D. Assigning repetitive writing exercises from textbooks

Question 3

Gulf of Kutch marine NP:

Accepted Answer

Gujarat — Gujarat — coral reefs.

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MH

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Kerala

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TN

Question 4

Which of the following functional groups is characteristic of local anesthetics like lidocaine?

Accepted Answer

A. Amide group — Local anesthetics like lidocaine contain an amide group (-CONH-) as part of their structure, which is essential for their mechanism of action by blocking sodium channels. The other groups listed are not characteristic of local anesthetics.

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B. Aldehyde group

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C. Nitro group

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D. Phenolic group

Question 5

India's national bird is:

Accepted Answer

Peacock — Indian peafowl (Pavo cristatus) is the national bird since 1963.

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Eagle

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Sparrow

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Parrot

Question 6

'Panchatantra' was written by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vishnu Sharma — Vishnu Sharma wrote Panchatantra — a collection of animal fables for teaching practical wisdom.‌​‍

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Valmiki

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Vyasa

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Tulsidas

Question 7

Mawsynram (Meghalaya) is known for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Highest average annual rainfall (~11,871 mm) — Orographic rainfall. ‌​‍Nearby Cherrapunji (Sohra) also very high. Funnel-shaped valley traps monsoon winds.

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Coldest

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Snow

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Hottest

Question 8

Synonym of PETULANT:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Irritable — Childishly sulky.‌​‍

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Kind

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Calm

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Cheerful

Question 9

Furosemide is a potent diuretic primarily used in conditions like acute pulmonary edema and severe hypertension. Its mechanism of action involves:

Accepted Answer

A. Inhibiting sodium-potassium-chloride co-transporter in the thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle — Furosemide is a loop diuretic that acts by inhibiting the Na+/K+/2Cl- co-transporter (NKCC2) in the thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle. This action prevents the reabsorption of sodium, potassium, and chloride ions, leading to a significant increase in water and electrolyte excretion. Blocking aldosterone receptors is the mechanism of potassium-sparing diuretics like spironolactone, inhibiting carbonic anhydrase is for acetazolamide, and decreasing sodium reabsorption in the distal convoluted tubule is the primary action of thiazide diuretics.

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B. Blocking aldosterone receptors in the collecting duct

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C. Inhibiting carbonic anhydrase in the proximal tubule

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D. Decreasing sodium reabsorption in the distal convoluted tubule

Question 10

India's total area is approximately:

Accepted Answer

3.29 million sq km — India's area ≈ 3,287,263 sq km — 7th largest country.

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1.3 million sq km

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5.6 million sq km

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1.6 million sq km

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #480