Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #504

Question 1

Synonym of HAPLESS:

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Unlucky — Unfortunate.

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Lucky

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Wealthy

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Happy

Question 2

A student consistently achieves high grades across all academic subjects, including mathematics, science, and literature. However, they struggle significantly with tasks requiring fine motor skills and artistic expression, such as intricate drawing or sculpting. According to Spearman's Two-Factor Theory of Intelligence, which of the following best explains this student's profile?

Accepted Answer

A. The student possesses a high 'g' factor but a lower 's' factor for artistic and motor skills. — Spearman's theory posits a general intelligence ('g' factor) underlying all cognitive tasks and specific intelligences ('s' factors) for particular abilities. The student's consistent high performance across diverse academic areas indicates a strong 'g' factor. Their struggle with specific artistic and motor tasks points to a relatively lower 's' factor for those particular domains, making option A the correct choice. Options B, C, and D misrepresent the nature of 'g' and 's' factors.

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B. The student has a low 'g' factor, compensated by high 's' factors for academic subjects.

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C. The student's 's' factor for general intelligence is high, while their 's' factor for specific academic skills is low.

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D. The student demonstrates a strong 's' factor for logical reasoning but a weak 'g' factor for overall performance.

Question 3

'Discovery of India' was written by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Jawaharlal Nehru — Jawaharlal Nehru wrote Discovery of India in 1946 while in prison.‌​‍

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Gandhi

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Ambedkar

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Tagore

Question 4

Kerala Human Rights Commission:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1998 — 1998.‌​‍

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1995

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2000

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2005

Question 5

Under the 'Aardram' Mission of Kerala, which of the following is a key focus area aimed at improving primary healthcare services in rural areas?

Accepted Answer

B. Strengthening of primary health centres and family health centres with 24/7 services — The 'Aardram' Mission prioritizes strengthening primary healthcare infrastructure, particularly in rural areas, by upgrading primary health centres (PHCs) and family health centres (FHCs) to provide 24/7 services. Option A is incorrect as the focus is not on tertiary care; Option C is unrelated to the mission's primary objectives; Option D misrepresents the target population, as mobile units are not exclusive to urban slums.

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A. Construction of new tertiary care hospitals in every panchayat

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C. Implementation of a universal health insurance scheme for all residents

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D. Establishment of mobile health units exclusively for urban slums

Question 6

Kerala has undergone a significant demographic transition, resulting in one of India's oldest populations and low fertility rates. Considering this unique demographic profile, which of the following represents a primary challenge for urban planning and development in Kerala, distinct from states experiencing high youth migration to cities?

Accepted Answer

B. Increased pressure on urban healthcare infrastructure and public spaces to cater to the needs of an aging population. — Kerala's advanced demographic transition has led to an aging population and low fertility rates. This unique profile means that urban planning in Kerala must prioritize services and infrastructure catering to the elderly, such as accessible public spaces, specialized healthcare facilities, and social support systems. Options A, C, and D describe challenges more commonly associated with rapid urbanization driven by a young and growing population, which is less pronounced in Kerala's current demographic context.

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A. The need for extensive expansion of public transportation networks to accommodate a rapidly growing young workforce.

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C. A surge in demand for affordable housing and educational institutions due to a large influx of young families.

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D. The prevalence of a large informal sector economy driven by a surplus of young, unskilled labor in urban centers.

Question 7

The functional units of the lungs where gas exchange primarily takes place are called:

Accepted Answer

C. Alveoli — Alveoli are tiny air sacs at the end of the smallest airways (bronchioles) in the lungs, where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide with the blood occurs. The trachea is the main windpipe, bronchi are larger air passages, and bronchioles are smaller air passages leading to the alveoli.

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A. Bronchi

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B. Trachea

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D. Bronchioles

Question 8

'To break the ice' means:

Accepted Answer

Start a conversation — Initiate conversation in awkward situation.

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Cold drink

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Break something

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Winter activity

Question 9

A Gram stain is performed on a bacterial sample from a patient's wound. The results show purple-colored cocci arranged in clusters. This finding most likely indicates the presence of a:

Accepted Answer

B. Gram-positive coccus. — Gram-positive bacteria retain the crystal violet stain and appear purple under the microscope, whereas Gram-negative bacteria appear red/pink. Cocci refer to spherical bacteria, and their arrangement in clusters is characteristic of Staphylococcus species. Therefore, purple-colored cocci in clusters indicate a Gram-positive coccus.

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A. Gram-negative bacillus.

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C. Gram-negative coccus.

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D. Gram-positive bacillus.

Question 10

The 'Operation Shakti' nuclear tests at Pokhran were conducted in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1998 — Operation Shakti — 5 tests in May 1998 under PM Vajpayee.‌​‍

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1992

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2005

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1974

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #504