Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #705

Question 1

Which Veda contains magic spells?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Radio waves — Radio waves (km to mm) have longest wavelengths in the EM spectrum.‌​‍

Answer

Gamma

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X-ray

Answer

Visible

Question 2

Kerala's first metro:

Accepted Answer

Kochi Metro — Kochi Metro (2017).

Answer

TVM

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Kozhikode

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Kannur

Question 3

Noto, which suffered a 7.5 earthquake and tsunami on New Year's Day 2024, is in which country?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Japan — The Noto Peninsula is in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan.‌​‍

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Afghanistan

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South Korea

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India

Question 4

Synonym of ASSIDUOUS:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Diligent — Showing great care and perseverance.‌​‍

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Lazy

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Quick

Answer

Careless

Question 5

Kerala's west-flowing rivers exhibit distinct hydrological characteristics compared to major peninsular rivers. Which of the following statements accurately describes a key feature of these rivers and its associated socio-economic implication for the state?

Accepted Answer

B. Originating from the high ranges of the Western Ghats, their steep descent leads to significant hydroelectric power potential, but also contributes to rapid sediment transport and vulnerability to flash floods. — West-flowing rivers in Kerala originate from the steep slopes of the Western Ghats, resulting in high gradients and rapid flow. This characteristic is highly advantageous for hydroelectric power generation, a major energy source for Kerala. However, the steep gradient and high velocity also lead to significant soil erosion, sediment transport, and make these river basins prone to flash floods, especially during intense monsoon rainfall.

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A. Their long courses and gentle gradients facilitate extensive inland navigation and large-scale irrigation projects in the coastal plains.

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C. They are characterized by large, perennial deltas at their mouths, supporting extensive paddy cultivation and serving as major fishing harbours.

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D. Their highly consistent flow throughout the year makes them reliable sources for industrial water supply, largely unaffected by seasonal monsoon variations.

Question 6

Perfect numbers are:

Accepted Answer

Rare — Few known perfect numbers.

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Common

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Infinite known

Answer

Only 6

Question 7

When did the Kerala gold smuggling case occur?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2020 — 2020 UAE consulate case.‌​‍

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2018

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2019

Answer

2022

Question 8

Kerala's Food Security Act implementation:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

100% coverage — Among first states to implement fully.‌​‍

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75%

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50%

Answer

Unknown

Question 9

Which Indian English writer won the Booker Prize in 1981 for 'Midnight's Children'?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Salman Rushdie — Magical realism. ‌​‍Won Booker of Bookers. 'Satanic Verses' (1988) controversial — fatwa by Khomeini.

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Anita Desai

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Vikram Seth

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R.K. Narayan

Question 10

What is the Marginal Rate of Substitution (MRS)?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Slope of indifference curve — rate at which consumer exchanges one good for another — MRS diminishes along indifference curve (as you consume more of one good, you give up less of the other).‌​‍

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Quantity ratio

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Income ratio

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Price ratio

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #705