Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #545

Question 1

The Eravikulam National Park in Idukki is famous for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Nilgiri Tahr — Eravikulam National Park in Idukki, Kerala is famous for the Nilgiri Tahr (an endangered mountain goat) and the Neelakurinji flowers that bloom once every 12 years.‌​‍

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Indian Rhino

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Royal Bengal Tiger

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Lion-tailed Macaque

Question 2

'Faux pas' means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Social blunder — French-origin — embarrassing social mistake.‌​‍

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Fake pass

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Dance step

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Greeting

Question 3

One word: Contrast by placing opposites:

Accepted Answer

Antithesis — Antithesis.

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Oxymoron

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Paradox

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Metaphor

Question 4

Under the NDPS Act, what is the maximum punishment for a person found guilty of cultivating cannabis (Cannabis sativa) without a license?

Accepted Answer

C. 20 years rigorous imprisonment and fine up to ₹2 lakh — The NDPS Act prescribes a punishment of up to 10 years imprisonment and a fine of up to ₹1 lakh for cultivating cannabis without a license. However, the correct option here is 5 years imprisonment and a fine up to ₹20,000, which is a lesser but plausible punishment for minor offenses or first-time offenders.

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A. 10 years imprisonment and fine up to ₹1 lakh

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B. 5 years imprisonment and fine up to ₹20,000

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D. Life imprisonment

Question 5

Make in India initiative was launched on:‌​‍

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25 September 2014 — Make in India was launched on 25 September 2014 to encourage manufacturing in India.‌​‍

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2 October 2014

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15 August 2014

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26 January 2015

Question 6

Nationalism as an ideology emerged primarily in:‌​‍

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French Revolution (late 18th century) — Modern nationalism emerged with French Revolution (1789) — nation as sovereign people, not king's subjects.‌​‍

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Ancient Greece

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Renaissance

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Industrial Revolution

Question 7

The highest civilian award in India is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Bharat Ratna — Bharat Ratna is the highest civilian award. ‌​‍Order: Bharat Ratna > Padma Vibhushan > Padma Bhushan > Padma Shri.

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Padma Shri

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Padma Bhushan

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Padma Vibhushan

Question 8

Antonym of TRUE:

Accepted Answer

False — True ↔ false.

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Real

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Honest

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Fact

Question 9

In Howard Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences, which intelligence type is most closely associated with the ability to understand and manage one's own emotions effectively?

Accepted Answer

B. Intrapersonal Intelligence — Intrapersonal intelligence involves self-awareness and the ability to understand and regulate one's own emotions. Option B is correct, while interpersonal intelligence (A) relates to understanding others' emotions, and the other options (C, D) are unrelated to emotional self-management.

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A. Interpersonal Intelligence

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C. Linguistic Intelligence

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D. Naturalistic Intelligence

Question 10

In which river is Bhakra-Nangal Dam situated?

Accepted Answer

Sutlej — Bhakra-Nangal Dam is on the Sutlej River.

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Godavari

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Narmada

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Krishna

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #545