Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #539

Question 1

Superlative of 'bad':

Accepted Answer

worst — Bad - worse - worst.

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badder

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worse

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baddest

Question 2

Smallest continent:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Australia — Australia.‌​‍

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Africa

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Europe

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Antarctica

Question 3

The 'laterite soil' found in Kerala is primarily associated with which of the following climatic characteristics?

Accepted Answer

A. High rainfall with leaching of silica — Laterite soil forms due to intense leaching of silica in high-rainfall tropical climates, leaving behind iron and aluminum oxides. This process is prominent in Kerala's humid climate, making high rainfall the key factor.

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B. Low rainfall with high evaporation

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C. Moderate rainfall with balanced mineral retention

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D. Arid conditions with minimal weathering

Question 4

Cochin Biennale:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

All — Kochi-Muziris Biennale since 2012.‌​‍

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Art festival

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Kochi-Muziris Biennale

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Every 2 years

Question 5

Nair Service Society (NSS), an influential Kerala community organisation, was founded in 1914 by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mannathu Padmanabhan — Mannathu Padmanabhan founded NSS on 31 October 1914 at Perunna.‌​‍

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K. P. Kesava Menon

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Kumaran Asan

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C. Keshavan

Question 6

Mughal Empire lasted:‌​‍

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1526-1857 — Babur to Bahadur Shah Zafar.‌​‍

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1556-1857

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1526-1707

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1556-1707

Question 7

'The wind whispered through the trees' uses:

Accepted Answer

Personification — Attributing human action (whispering) to wind = personification.

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Simile

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Metaphor

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Onomatopoeia

Question 8

A 14-year-old begins spending significantly more time with friends, valuing their opinions highly, and occasionally challenging parental rules and preferences, leading to increased family conflict. This shift in the primary source of influence from parents to peers, coupled with a drive for greater independence, is a hallmark of adolescent social development. Which of the following best explains this phenomenon?

Accepted Answer

B. A natural process of individuation and seeking autonomy — Adolescence is a crucial period for individuation, where teenagers strive to establish a distinct personal identity separate from their parents. This often involves seeking greater autonomy, challenging parental authority, and increasing reliance on peer groups for social support and identity affirmation, which is a normal and healthy developmental process.

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A. Regression to earlier childhood behaviors

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C. A sign of poor parental bonding and attachment issues

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D. A temporary phase that has no long-term impact on family dynamics

Question 9

Synonym of KINDLE:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ignite — Start a fire/feeling.‌​‍

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Cool

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End

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Extinguish

Question 10

Brexit (UK leaving EU) officially happened on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

31 January 2020 — Referendum 23 June 2016 voted Leave. ‌​‍UK officially left EU 31 January 2020. Transition period ended 31 December 2020. ‌​‍First country to leave EU.

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Not yet

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23 June 2016 (vote)

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31 December 2020

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #539