Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #491

Question 1

Monsoon in India:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Seasonal reversal — SW (June-Sept) and NE (Oct-Dec) — Driven by ITCZ shift. ‌​‍SW monsoon brings 75% of annual rainfall. El Niño weakens; La Niña strengthens.

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Dry winds only

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Sporadic

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Year-round

Question 2

Kerala's first Speaker:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

R. Shankaranarayanan Thampi — R. Shankaranarayanan Thampi (1957-59).‌​‍

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Alexander Parambithara

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P. Krishnan

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K.M. Seethi

Question 3

The Equator passes through:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Brazil — The Equator passes through 13 countries including Brazil, Ecuador, Kenya, Indonesia.‌​‍

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India

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Australia

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Russia

Question 4

A new state-level curriculum framework is being developed for elementary education in Kerala. Which of the following bodies is primarily responsible for the academic design and development of this curriculum, including textbook preparation and teacher training modules?

Accepted Answer

C. State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) — SCERT (State Council of Educational Research and Training) is the academic authority responsible for curriculum design, syllabus preparation, textbook development, and teacher training. While DPI oversees the administration and implementation, SCERT's core function is academic development. SSA focuses on universalization of elementary education, and KSHEC is for higher education.

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A. Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI)

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B. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)

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D. Kerala State Higher Education Council (KSHEC)

Question 5

Jewar Airport (Noida International Airport) is being built in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Uttar Pradesh — Noida International Airport at Jewar in Uttar Pradesh is being developed as the NCR's second major airport.‌​‍

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Madhya Pradesh

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Rajasthan

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Haryana

Question 6

First talkie in Malayalam:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Balan — Balan (1938).‌​‍

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Jeevitha Nauka

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Marthanda Varma

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Vigathakumaran

Question 7

The Singur-Nandigram protests (2007-08) in West Bengal were against:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Land acquisition for Tata Nano plant + SEZ — Mamata Banerjee-led protests against forcible land acquisition. ‌​‍Tata Nano plant moved to Sanand (Gujarat) in 2008. Helped TMC win 2011 WB elections.

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Industrial corridor

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Nuclear plant

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Mining

Question 8

First CinemaScope Malayalam film:

Accepted Answer

Padayottam — Padayottam 1982 first 70mm.

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Thacholi Othenan

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Chemmeen

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Neelakuyil

Question 9

Synonym of BOISTEROUS:

Accepted Answer

Loud — Noisy, energetic.

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Quiet

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Calm

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Shy

Question 10

Which of the following substances is normally *completely reabsorbed* from the renal tubules back into the bloodstream under healthy physiological conditions?

Accepted Answer

C. Glucose — Under normal healthy conditions, glucose is completely reabsorbed from the renal tubules, primarily in the proximal convoluted tubule, back into the bloodstream. Urea and creatinine are waste products that are partially excreted, and while sodium is largely reabsorbed, some is always excreted, making them incorrect choices for complete reabsorption.

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A. Urea

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B. Creatinine

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D. Sodium

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #491