Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #533

Question 1

Synonym of PUGNACIOUS:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Combative — Eager to fight.‌​‍

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Peaceful

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Calm

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Quiet

Question 2

TVM Science and Tech Museum:

Accepted Answer

VSSC proximity — Near VSSC in Thiruvananthapuram.

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NH-66

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Fort

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Kovalam

Question 3

NEET is for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Medical — Medical (MBBS/BDS).‌​‍

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Commerce

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Engineering

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Law

Question 4

Kerala's agricultural sector faces significant challenges including fragmentation of land holdings, labor shortages, and climate change impacts. Which of the following strategies is most likely to enhance the long-term sustainability and productivity of agriculture in Kerala, considering these constraints?

Accepted Answer

B. Implementing precision farming techniques, encouraging organic farming, and supporting farmer producer organizations (FPOs). — Option B presents a comprehensive and sustainable approach. Precision farming optimizes resource use, organic farming improves soil health and resilience against climate change, and FPOs help overcome land fragmentation by enabling collective action and better market access for small farmers. Monoculture (A) can degrade soil and increase vulnerability. Shifting to non-food crops (C) might compromise food security and environmental balance. Direct income support (D) is a welfare measure but doesn't fundamentally address productivity, sustainability, or structural issues.

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A. Promoting large-scale monoculture of cash crops to achieve economies of scale.

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C. Shifting entirely towards industrial cultivation of non-food crops for export markets.

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D. Providing direct income support to farmers without focusing on technological upgrades or diversification.

Question 5

Dronacharya Award is for:‌​‍

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Best coach — Outstanding sports coaches.‌​‍

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Best player

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Lifetime achievement

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Best referee

Question 6

Chronological order of Cold War events: (i) Marshall Plan (ii) Cominform (iii) Truman Doctrine (iv) Berlin Blockade & Airlift

Accepted Answer

(iii), (i), (ii), (iv) — Truman Doctrine Mar 1947 → Marshall Plan Jun 1947 → Cominform Sep 1947 → Berlin Blockade Jun 1948.

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(i), (ii), (iii), (iv)

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(i), (ii), (iv), (iii)

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(iii), (i), (iv), (ii)

Question 7

Which of the following factors is most likely to influence an adolescent's decision to engage in risky behaviors like substance use or reckless driving?

Accepted Answer

C. Peer pressure and the need for social acceptance — Adolescents are highly susceptible to peer influence due to their developmental stage, where social acceptance becomes critical. While parental monitoring (A) and prosocial peer groups (B) can reduce risk-taking, the strongest driver of risky behaviors is often peer pressure (C). Option D is unrelated to risk-taking behaviors.

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A. High level of parental monitoring and strict discipline

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B. Presence of a strong peer group with prosocial values

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D. Consistent academic performance and extracurricular involvement

Question 8

Which statement accurately describes the negative inductive effect (–I)?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Withdraws electrons through sigma bonds — Electronegative groups (–NO₂, –CN, –Cl) pull e⁻ density. ‌​‍+I: alkyl groups donate.

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Only π

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Hyperconjugation

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Donates electrons

Question 9

Temple Entry Proclamation:

Accepted Answer

1936 Travancore — 12 November 1936 by Sree Chitra Thirunal.

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1940

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1947

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1950

Question 10

'I will finish the task in no time ___?' (question tag)‌​‍

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Won't I — 'I will' → negative tag 'won't I?'.‌​‍

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Wouldn't I

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Would I

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Will I

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #533