Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #636

Question 1

In a triangle, the sum of any two sides is:

Accepted Answer

Greater than third — Triangle Inequality Theorem.

Answer

Equal to third

Answer

Less than third

Answer

Equal to product

Question 2

In situations where a safe and reliable drinking water source is unavailable, boiling water is a common recommendation for purification. What is the primary mechanism by which boiling makes water safe for consumption?

Accepted Answer

C. It kills most pathogenic microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, and parasites. — Boiling water to a rolling boil for at least one minute is highly effective at killing most disease-causing bacteria, viruses, and parasites, thereby preventing waterborne illnesses. It does not remove chemical pollutants or heavy metals, nor does it primarily enhance mineral content or remove suspended solids (though it can help with some). Its main benefit is microbiological purification.

Answer

A. It effectively removes heavy metals and chemical pollutants.

Answer

B. It enhances the water's mineral content, making it healthier.

Answer

D. It improves the aesthetic qualities of water by removing suspended solids.

Question 3

Which of the following are the core principles of insurance regulated by IRDAI?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Utmost good faith, insurable interest, indemnity, subrogation — Uberrimae fidei. ‌​‍Life insurance exception to strict indemnity. Contribution principle for overlapping coverage.

Answer

Loyalty

Answer

Random

Answer

Profit

Question 4

India's only silver at Paris 2024:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Neeraj Chopra (javelin) — Neeraj Chopra silver in javelin at Paris 2024.‌​‍

Answer

Aman Sehrawat

Answer

Manu Bhaker

Answer

PV Sindhu

Question 5

Which of the following is the primary function of the alveoli in the respiratory system?

Accepted Answer

B. To facilitate the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between air and blood — The alveoli are tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs. Oxygen from inhaled air diffuses into the blood, and carbon dioxide from the blood diffuses into the alveoli to be exhaled. The other options describe functions of other structures like the nasal cavity (A), type II pneumocytes (C), and kidneys (D).

Answer

A. To filter and warm the air before it reaches the lungs

Answer

C. To produce surfactant that reduces surface tension in the lungs

Answer

D. To regulate the pH of blood by controlling bicarbonate levels

Question 6

Ayyankali was born in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1863 — Ayyankali born 28 August 1863 at Venganoor, Thiruvananthapuram.‌​‍

Answer

1856

Answer

1873

Answer

1878

Question 7

Periyar:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kerala's longest — Kerala's longest river.‌​‍

Answer

Tamil Nadu

Answer

AP

Answer

Karnataka

Question 8

The Black Death (bubonic plague) killed what fraction of Europe's population?

Accepted Answer

~30-50% (1347-51) — Black Death (1347-1351) killed 75-200 million globally; 30-50% of Europe's population. Transformed labour markets, ended serfdom in many regions.

Answer

~10%

Answer

~25%

Answer

~75%

Question 9

Chain rule: d/dx f(g(x)) =‌​‍

Accepted Answer

f'(g(x))·g'(x) — Product of derivative of outer evaluated at inner times derivative of inner.‌​‍

Answer

f'(g(x))

Answer

g'(x)

Answer

f'(x)

Question 10

'Kothikkallu' refers to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Boundary stones between Kochi and Travancore kingdoms — Ko-thi = Kochi+Thiruvithamkoor; stones marked the erstwhile kingdom boundary.‌​‍

Answer

Memorial pillars

Answer

Temple foundations

Answer

Ancient script carvings

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #636