Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #486

Question 1

Who is called the 'Missile Man of India'?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

A.P.J. Abdul Kalam — Dr. ‌​‍A.P.J. Abdul Kalam led DRDO's Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme.

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C.V. Raman

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Homi Bhabha

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Vikram Sarabhai

Question 2

GP — nth term:

Accepted Answer

a · r^(n-1) — Geometric progression. Sum of n terms: a(rⁿ - 1)/(r-1). Infinite sum if |r|<1: a/(1-r).

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a + (n-1)d

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a/r

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n·a

Question 3

In action research, which method is most appropriate for collecting qualitative data about students' attitudes toward a new teaching strategy?

Accepted Answer

C. Focus group discussions with students — Focus group discussions are ideal for gathering qualitative data about attitudes and perceptions. Option A (Standardized tests) measure quantitative outcomes, not attitudes. Option B (Observations) provide behavioral data, not direct attitudinal feedback. Option D (Pre- and post-tests) are used for quantitative performance assessment, not qualitative insights.

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A. Standardized achievement tests

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B. Structured classroom observations

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D. Pre- and post-tests comparing scores

Question 4

Antonym of DARK:

Accepted Answer

Light — Dark ↔ light.

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Dim

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Black

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Shadow

Question 5

Padmanabhaswamy Temple treasure discovered:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2011 — 2011 — estimated $20+ billion in treasure.‌​‍

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2009

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2013

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2015

Question 6

'I am knowing him for 5 years.' Correct:

Accepted Answer

I have known him for 5 years — Stative verb 'know' doesn't use continuous. Present perfect for duration.

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I know him for 5 years

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I am known him for 5 years

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I knew him for 5 years

Question 7

State Election Commission conducts:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Panchayat elections — Panchayat and Municipality elections. ECI does LS and Assembly.‌​‍

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LS elections

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Assembly elections

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Presidential election

Question 8

Simplify: b – [b – (a + b) – {b – (b – a + b)} + 2a].

Accepted Answer

0 — Simplifies to 0 after algebraic expansion.

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a

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2a

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4a

Question 9

Elevated levels of unconjugated (indirect) bilirubin in a patient's blood serum are most commonly indicative of impaired function in which of the following organs?

Accepted Answer

C. Liver — The liver is responsible for conjugating unconjugated bilirubin, making it water-soluble for excretion. Elevated unconjugated bilirubin suggests either excessive bilirubin production (e.g., hemolysis) or, more commonly, impaired hepatic uptake or conjugation. The kidneys, pancreas, and spleen have different primary roles in bilirubin metabolism or excretion.

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A. Kidneys

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B. Pancreas

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D. Spleen

Question 10

Kottayam district since:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1956 — Formation at Kerala birth.‌​‍

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1960

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1947

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1970

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #486