Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #702

Question 1

Kerala density per sq km (2011):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

860 — 860 per sq km.‌​‍

Answer

1200

Answer

1000

Answer

800

Question 2

Indian Standard Time (IST) is calculated from which place?

Accepted Answer

Mirzapur (near Allahabad) — IST is based on the 82.5°E meridian passing through Mirzapur near Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.

Answer

Delhi

Answer

Allahabad (Prayagraj)

Answer

Kolkata

Question 3

Thorium rich beaches:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kerala (Monazite) — Kerala coast.‌​‍

Answer

Odisha

Answer

MH

Answer

Gujarat

Question 4

Land Reform Act year:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1969 — 1969.‌​‍

Answer

1957

Answer

1963

Answer

1975

Question 5

SCTIMST:

Accepted Answer

Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute of Medical Science — Autonomous institute under DST.

Answer

Private

Answer

Pvt

Answer

Both

Question 6

Which layer of the skin acts as the primary barrier to the absorption of many topically applied medications, due to its tightly packed, keratinized cells?

Accepted Answer

C. Stratum corneum — The stratum corneum is the outermost layer of the epidermis, consisting of multiple layers of dead, flattened, keratinized cells. This tightly packed, lipid-rich structure forms a formidable barrier, significantly limiting the penetration of most substances, including topically applied medications. The dermis and hypodermis are deeper layers, and while the entire epidermis contributes, the stratum corneum is the most critical barrier component.

Answer

A. Dermis

Answer

B. Hypodermis

Answer

D. Epidermis (excluding stratum corneum)

Question 7

Puralimala was situated in which Taluk?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Tellicherry — Puralimala is in Tellicherry (Thalassery) Taluk, Kannur.‌​‍

Answer

Mananthavady

Answer

Thamarassery

Answer

Meppadi

Question 8

India-Nepal border:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1,751 km — Open border.‌​‍

Answer

3,000 km

Answer

2,500 km

Answer

1,000 km

Question 9

Which step in the action research cycle involves planning and implementing changes based on initial findings?

Accepted Answer

C. Taking action — The 'Taking action' step involves planning and implementing changes based on data analysis, making option C correct. Option A is incorrect as it refers to the initial problem identification. Option B is incorrect as it focuses on data collection and analysis. Option D is incorrect as it pertains to the reflection phase after action has been taken.

Answer

A. Identifying the problem

Answer

B. Collecting and analyzing data

Answer

D. Reflecting on outcomes

Question 10

Which pair of parent-rock → metamorphosed-rock is INCORRECTLY matched?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sandstone → Schist — Sandstone metamorphoses to Quartzite, not Schist. ‌​‍Schist comes from shale/slate under higher grade.

Answer

Limestone → Marble

Answer

Granite → Gneiss

Answer

Shale → Slate

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #702