Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #707

Question 1

The Summer Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, when the Sun is directly over the Tropic of Cancer, occurs on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

21 June — On 21 June the Sun is overhead at 23.5°N (Tropic of Cancer) — longest day in the Northern Hemisphere.‌​‍

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22 December

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21 March

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23 September

Question 2

The United State of Travancore and Cochin, formed in 1949, represented a crucial step towards the political integration of princely states in South India. However, its eventual transformation into the state of Kerala in 1956 was primarily driven by a different set of principles. Which of the following principles was most influential in the transition from Travancore-Cochin to the unified Kerala State?

Accepted Answer

A. The objective of consolidating all Malayalam-speaking regions under a single administrative unit. — The formation of Kerala State in 1956, through the States Reorganisation Act, was primarily driven by the linguistic principle. The objective was to bring together all Malayalam-speaking regions, including Travancore-Cochin and the Malabar district (from Madras Presidency), into a single administrative entity. This move was in line with the broader national policy of reorganizing states on linguistic lines to ensure cultural and administrative coherence.

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B. The need to establish a stronger central government control over the erstwhile princely states.

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C. Addressing the economic disparities and development imbalances between Travancore and Cochin regions.

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D. Resolving long-standing territorial disputes between the former princely states of Travancore and Cochin.

Question 3

The past participle of 'break' is:

Accepted Answer

broken — Break — broke — broken. 'The vase has been broken.'

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broke

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breaking

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breaked

Question 4

Atmospheric pressure at sea level is approximately:

Accepted Answer

760 mm of Hg — 1 atm = 760 mm Hg = 101.3 kPa.

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76 mm of Hg

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7600 mm of Hg

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10 mm of Hg

Question 5

Which of the following statements accurately describes the primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security within the UN system and a significant challenge it faces?

Accepted Answer

B. The UN Security Council bears primary responsibility, but its decisions can be blocked by the veto power held by any of its five permanent members. — The UN Security Council (UNSC) has the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. A significant challenge it faces is the veto power, where any of its five permanent members (China, France, Russia, United Kingdom, United States) can block a substantive resolution. The UN General Assembly's resolutions are generally not legally binding, the ICJ handles legal disputes between states and advisory opinions are not binding, and the UN Secretariat implements mandates but does not unilaterally authorize peacekeeping missions.

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A. The UN General Assembly holds primary responsibility, and its resolutions are legally binding on all member states, ensuring swift action.

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C. The International Court of Justice is primarily responsible for peace and security, offering advisory opinions that are legally enforceable against disputing states.

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D. The UN Secretariat maintains primary responsibility, with the Secretary-General having the authority to unilaterally deploy peacekeeping forces.

Question 6

F7 in MS Word performs:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Spell Check — F7 runs Spell Check and Grammar Check in MS Word.‌​‍

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Print

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Save

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Page Break

Question 7

Synonym of GRANDIOSE:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Pompous — Grand in scale.‌​‍

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Small

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Modest

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Simple

Question 8

Willingdon Island in Kochi is:

Accepted Answer

An artificial island — Willingdon Island is the largest artificial island in India, created during the construction of Kochi port in 1933.

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A natural island

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A coral island

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A volcanic island

Question 9

Cochin Shipyard in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ernakulam — Willingdon Island, Kochi — largest shipyard in India.‌​‍

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Alappuzha

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Kollam

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Kannur

Question 10

Choose the right article: '___ apple a day keeps the doctor away.'‌​‍

Accepted Answer

An — 'Apple' starts with vowel sound → 'an'.‌​‍

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No article

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A

Answer

The

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #707