Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #595

Question 1

The Marshall Plan (1948) was:‌​‍

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US economic aid (~$13B) to rebuild Western Europe — European Recovery Program (1948-52). ‌​‍Named after Secretary of State George Marshall. Revived Western European economies, strengthened against USSR.

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Military alliance

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Trade agreement

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Peace treaty

Question 2

Social stratification means:‌​‍

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Hierarchical organisation of society into layers based on wealth, power, prestige — Stratification systems: caste (closed), class (open), estate (feudal), slavery. ‌​‍Max Weber identified 3 dimensions: class (economic), status (prestige), party (political).

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Classification of rocks

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Population count

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Economic growth

Question 3

'She has just finished her lunch.' Tense:

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Present perfect — has/have + past participle = present perfect; 'just' signals recent completion.

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Past perfect

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Present continuous

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Past simple

Question 4

Following the formation of the first elected government in Kerala in 1957, significant policy changes were introduced, particularly impacting the education sector. Who served as the inaugural Education Minister of Kerala, playing a crucial role in shaping the state's educational policies during this transformative period?

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C. Joseph Mundassery — Joseph Mundassery was the first Education Minister of Kerala in the first elected Communist government led by E. M. S. Namboodiripad. He was instrumental in introducing the controversial Education Bill of 1957, which aimed to regulate private educational institutions and improve the service conditions of teachers, significantly impacting the state's education system.

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A. C. Achutha Menon

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B. E. M. S. Namboodiripad

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D. K. R. Gouri Amma

Question 5

Fort St. Angelo:‌​‍

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Kannur — Kannur — Portuguese fort.‌​‍

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Kasaragod

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Kochi

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Kozhikode

Question 6

The Crusades were fought between believers of Islam and Christianity primarily over which holy city?‌​‍

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Jerusalem — Jerusalem, considered holy by both religions, was the main focus of the Crusades (11th–13th century).‌​‍

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Rome

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Mecca

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Constantinople

Question 7

Which of the following amino acids is a common precursor for the biosynthesis of many indole alkaloids, such as those found in *Rauwolfia serpentina* (e.g., Reserpine)?

Accepted Answer

B. Tryptophan — Tryptophan is the direct precursor for the biosynthesis of indole alkaloids, including many important compounds like reserpine and vinca alkaloids. Tyrosine and Phenylalanine are precursors for isoquinoline and other aromatic alkaloids, while Ornithine is a precursor for tropane alkaloids.

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A. Tyrosine

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C. Phenylalanine

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D. Ornithine

Question 8

'Bite the bullet' means:

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Endure painful/difficult situation — Face a difficult situation bravely.

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Eat

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Attack

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Wait

Question 9

Kerala was declared India's first fully literate state on:‌​‍

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18 April 1991 — Kerala achieved full-literate status on 18 April 1991.‌​‍

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15 August 1947

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26 January 1950

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1 November 1956

Question 10

If loss is 10% and CP = ₹500, SP =

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₹450 — SP = 90% of CP = 450.

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₹400

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₹475

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₹490

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #595