Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #481

Question 1

Which event marked the beginning of the Malabar Rebellion (Mappila Uprising) in 1921, often considered a significant chapter in Kerala's freedom struggle against British colonialism and feudal oppression?

Accepted Answer

B. The arrest of Variamkunnath Kunhamed Haji and the subsequent declaration of jihad — The arrest of Variamkunnath Kunhamed Haji on 20 August 1921 triggered a mass uprising in Malabar, symbolizing resistance against British rule and feudal landlord oppression. While the Khilafat Movement provided ideological support, the rebellion's immediate spark was Haji's arrest. The non-cooperation movement and Communist Party formation were later developments.

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A. The Khilafat Movement's alignment with the Indian National Congress

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C. The non-cooperation movement led by Gandhiji in Kerala

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D. The formation of the Communist Party of India in Malabar

Question 2

The southernmost point of the Indian Union (including islands) is:

Accepted Answer

Indira Point (Great Nicobar) — Indira Point at the southern tip of Great Nicobar Island is India's southernmost point.

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Kanyakumari

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Pamban

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Dhanushkodi

Question 3

Chotanagpur Plateau in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Central Highlands — Jharkhand. Rich in minerals.‌​‍

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Coastal Plains

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Northern Plains

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Deccan Plateau

Question 4

Data that describes the characteristics of a geographic feature in GIS:

Accepted Answer

Non-Spatial Data — Non-spatial (attribute) data describes features; raster/vector are spatial data formats.

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Raster Data

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Spatial Data

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Vector Data

Question 5

Which of the following is known as the lungs of Nature?

Accepted Answer

Rain forest — Tropical rainforests (especially Amazon) are called 'lungs of the planet' for oxygen production.

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Fresh water lakes

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Mountains

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Wetlands

Question 6

Correct: 'Each of the boys were given a pen.'‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Each of the boys was given a pen. — 'Each' is singular → 'was given'.‌​‍

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Each of the boys are given a pen.

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Each of the boys were given pens.

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Each of the boys give a pen.

Question 7

The year in which Sree Narayana Guru's famous Sivagiri pilgrimage was formally started (by his directive) is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1928 (realised posthumously from 1933) — Narayana Guru advised the Sivagiri pilgrimage in 1928; the first pilgrimage was in 1933, after his death.‌​‍

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1903

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1888

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1936

Question 8

Thunchan Parambu is located in which Kerala district?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Malappuram — Thunchan Parambu (Tirur, Malappuram) is the memorial of Thunchathu Ezhuthachan, father of Malayalam.‌​‍

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Thrissur

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Kozhikode

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Palakkad

Question 9

Consider a new agricultural policy being drafted for Kerala. Which of the following physiographic divisions would be most suitable for promoting large-scale cultivation of crops like tea, coffee, and cardamom, primarily due to its distinct geographical features?

Accepted Answer

C. Highland Region — The Highland Region, characterized by its high altitude, cool climate, and well-drained loamy soils, is ideally suited for plantation crops such as tea, coffee, and cardamom. The Lowland Plain and Coastal Belt are primarily for paddy and coconut cultivation, while the Midland Region is known for rubber and cashew, making the highland the correct choice.

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A. Lowland Plain

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B. Midland Region

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D. Coastal Belt

Question 10

India's Paralympics 2024:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

29 medals (record) — 29 medals — record.‌​‍

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20

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50

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10

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #481