Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #593

Question 1

Statements about Marayoor — which are TRUE? (i) Small town in Idukki Taluk (ii) Prehistoric rock paintings (iii) Famous for sandalwood forests (iv) Scenic Pambar river

Accepted Answer

All four — All four are correct facts about Marayoor (Idukki district).

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(i), (ii), (iii)

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(ii), (iii), (iv)

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(i), (iii), (iv)

Question 2

Which country hosted the 2022 FIFA World Cup, and what was its unique feature that made it the first in the tournament's history?

Accepted Answer

A. Qatar; it was the first World Cup held in the Middle East and the first in November-December due to extreme summer heat. — The 2022 FIFA World Cup was hosted by Qatar, marking the first time the tournament was held in the Middle East and during November-December to avoid extreme summer temperatures in the region. Option B is incorrect as Russia hosted the 2018 World Cup, not 2022. Option C is incorrect because Brazil hosted the 2014 World Cup, and VAR was introduced in 2018, not 2014. Option D is incorrect as South Africa hosted the 2010 World Cup.

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B. Russia; it was the first World Cup held in Europe and featured expanded teams with 48 participants.

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C. Brazil; it was the first World Cup hosted in South America after 64 years and introduced Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology.

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D. South Africa; it was the first World Cup held in Africa and the first to use artificial turf extensively.

Question 3

In a rural setting without access to advanced water purification, what is the most reliable method for making drinking water safe for consumption?

Accepted Answer

D. Boiling the water vigorously for at least one minute — Boiling water vigorously for at least one minute effectively kills most disease-causing bacteria, viruses, and parasites, making it the most reliable method in such settings. Filtering through cloth removes larger particles but not microorganisms, adding bleach requires precise measurement and can be risky, and storing water only prevents recontamination, not purification.

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A. Filtering through a clean cloth

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B. Adding a small amount of household bleach

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C. Storing water in a sealed container

Question 4

Who got the Jnanpith Award of 2014?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Bhalchandra Nemade — Marathi novelist Bhalchandra Nemade won 2014 Jnanpith.‌​‍

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Amrita Pritam

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Tarashankar Bandopadhyay

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O.N.V. Kurup

Question 5

Synonym of PUNGENT:

Accepted Answer

Sharp — Strong, sharp (smell/taste).

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Mild

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Bland

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Dull

Question 6

A school in a rural area is planning to implement ICT in its classrooms. What is the most crucial factor to consider for the successful and equitable integration of ICT in this context?

Accepted Answer

C. Ensuring reliable internet connectivity and adequate technical support. — For successful and equitable ICT integration, especially in rural areas, reliable internet connectivity is paramount to access online resources, and adequate technical support is essential to maintain hardware/software and troubleshoot issues. Without these foundational elements, even the best ICT tools will be ineffective or inaccessible, making other factors secondary.

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A. The availability of advanced gaming consoles for students.

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B. The aesthetic design of the computer lab furniture.

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D. The number of international educational applications available.

Question 7

Capital of Brazil:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Brasilia — Brasilia — capital since 1960.‌​‍

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Sao Paulo

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Salvador

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Rio de Janeiro

Question 8

'Physics ___ my favourite subject.'

Accepted Answer

is — 'Physics' (like mathematics, economics) ends in -s but is singular → 'is'.

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are

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have

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has

Question 9

Ezhuthachan's disciple:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ayyanar — Considered Melpathur was contemporary.‌​‍

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Puntanam

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Melpathur

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Sooranad Kunjan Pillai

Question 10

For rapid relief of acute bronchoconstriction in an asthma attack, which of the following is the most appropriate first-line treatment?

Accepted Answer

C. Short-acting beta-agonists (SABAs) — Short-acting beta-agonists (SABAs) like salbutamol (albuterol) are the first-line treatment for acute asthma attacks because they provide rapid bronchodilation by stimulating beta-2 receptors in the airways. Inhaled corticosteroids are for long-term control, LABAs are for maintenance (never monotherapy for acute relief), and leukotriene receptor antagonists are also for maintenance, not acute relief.

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A. Inhaled corticosteroids

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B. Long-acting beta-agonists (LABAs)

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D. Leukotriene receptor antagonists

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #593