Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #619

Question 1

Peringalkuthu Dam on:

Accepted Answer

Chalakudy — Chalakudy River, Thrissur.

Answer

Periyar

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Pamba

Answer

Bharathapuzha

Question 2

India's rank in the 2024 Global Innovation Index:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

39th — India ranked 39th in the 2024 Global Innovation Index, up from 40th in 2023, top among lower-middle-income economies.‌​‍

Answer

40th

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38th

Answer

48th

Question 3

Laterite soil is typically found in regions of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Heavy rainfall and high temperature — Laterite forms in hot, wet climates (Western Ghats, NE hills, parts of Odisha).‌​‍

Answer

Low rainfall

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Desert areas

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Cold climates

Question 4

De Lannoy was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Dutch captain captured at Colachel — Captured by Marthanda Varma. Later became military advisor to Travancore.‌​‍

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Portuguese admiral

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British governor

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French missionary

Question 5

Jane reached there ___ 8 o'clock.

Accepted Answer

at — 'At' is used with specific times.

Answer

on

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for

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in

Question 6

Lithium salts are primarily used in the treatment of bipolar disorder. Its therapeutic action is believed to be primarily due to its ability to:

Accepted Answer

C. Modulate intracellular signaling pathways, particularly those involving inositol phosphate. — Lithium's mechanism of action is complex but is primarily associated with its ability to modulate intracellular signaling pathways, especially by interfering with the inositol phosphate pathway and affecting G-protein coupled receptors. It does not directly block dopamine receptors or enhance GABAergic transmission as its primary mechanism, nor does it inhibit MAO, which is the target of MAO inhibitors.

Answer

A. Block dopamine receptors directly.

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B. Enhance GABAergic neurotransmission.

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D. Inhibit monoamine oxidase activity.

Question 7

The opposite gender of 'actor' in modern usage:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Actress — Actor (traditionally male) ↔ actress (female). ‌​‍Modern usage often prefers 'actor' for both.

Answer

Actorine

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Actor

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Actoress

Question 8

Date of Temple Entry Proclamation issued by Sree Chithira Thirunal:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

November 12, 1936 — The Proclamation was signed on 12 November 1936 (27 Thulam 1112 ME).‌​‍

Answer

October 12, 1936

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December 12, 1936

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August 12, 1936

Question 9

In which sport is the 'Dhyan Chand Award' given by the Government of India?

Accepted Answer

B. Hockey — The Dhyan Chand Award is India's highest award for lifetime achievement in sports and games, named after the legendary hockey player Dhyan Chand. It is specifically associated with hockey, not the other sports listed.

Answer

A. Cricket

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C. Football

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D. Badminton

Question 10

'She ___ longer, if she hadn't fallen.' (third conditional)‌​‍

Accepted Answer

would have lived — Third conditional: If + past perfect, would have + past participle.‌​‍

Answer

will have lived

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wouldn't live

Answer

would live

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #619