Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #607

Question 1

Neyyar Dam purpose:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Irrigation + drinking water — Multi-purpose. TVM district.‌​‍

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Flood control only

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Hydroelectric only

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Navigation

Question 2

Which are the places to visit ___ Italy?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

in — Preposition 'in' used with countries.‌​‍

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on

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of

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at

Question 3

Kerala's mobile penetration:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Near 100% — High mobile and internet penetration.‌​‍

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50%

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Unknown

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Low

Question 4

Who was the founder of Pratyaksha Raksha Daiva Sabha?

Accepted Answer

Poikayil Yohannan — Poikayil Yohannan (Sri Kumaragurudevan) founded PRDS in 1909.

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Thycaud Ayya

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Pandit Karuppan

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Chattampi Swami

Question 5

Sociology as a discipline was founded by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Auguste Comte (1838, 'social physics' → sociology) — Positivism. ‌​‍Three stages: theological, metaphysical, positive. Considered sociology 'queen of sciences'.

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Marx

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Weber

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Durkheim

Question 6

Manas National Park is in which state?

Accepted Answer

Assam — Manas National Park in Assam is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a Tiger Reserve at the Bhutan border.

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Meghalaya

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Nagaland

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Arunachal Pradesh

Question 7

The glycoside 'sennoside' is primarily obtained from which of the following plants?

Accepted Answer

A. Cassia angustifolia — Cassia angustifolia (Senna) contains sennosides A and B, which are stimulant laxatives. Digitalis contains cardiac glycosides, Rauwolfia contains reserpine, and Aloe contains anthraquinones.

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B. Digitalis purpurea

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C. Rauwolfia serpentina

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D. Aloe barbadensis

Question 8

Red soil colour due to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Iron oxide — Iron diffusion. Found in Eastern Deccan.‌​‍

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Aluminium

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Manganese

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Copper

Question 9

A farmer in Kerala wants to shift from traditional paddy cultivation to a more profitable and sustainable model, considering the changing climate and market demands. Which of the following approaches would be most aligned with the objectives of promoting agricultural diversification and sustainability in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

C. Integrating aquaculture with paddy cultivation (Paddy-fish farming) and intercropping with short-duration vegetables. — Integrating aquaculture with paddy cultivation (Paddy-fish farming) and intercropping with short-duration vegetables represents a holistic approach to agricultural diversification and sustainability. This method enhances biodiversity, optimizes resource utilization, and provides multiple income streams, aligning with modern sustainable farming practices in Kerala. Options A, B, and D primarily suggest monoculture or less sustainable intensification, which do not fully address the need for diversification and environmental resilience.

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A. Focusing solely on increasing the yield of existing paddy varieties through chemical fertilizers and pesticides.

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B. Cultivating high-value spices like black pepper and cardamom as monocrops in large plantations.

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D. Shifting entirely to rubber plantation as it offers stable long-term returns.

Question 10

Meaning of the idiom 'in black and white':

Accepted Answer

in written form — In black and white = written down / officially documented.

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in red tape

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to feel sad

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very rarely

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #607