Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #712

Question 1

Rahul Gandhi's Kerala seat:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Wayanad — Wayanad (till 2024).‌​‍

Answer

Thrissur

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Kottayam

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Palakkad

Question 2

This is the ___ book I have ever read.

Accepted Answer

worst — Superlative form with 'the' and 'ever' requires 'worst'.

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worse

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worser

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bad

Question 3

The captain of the volunteer group of Guruvayoor Satyagraha was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

A.K. Gopalan — A.K. Gopalan led the volunteer group during Guruvayoor Satyagraha (1931-32).‌​‍

Answer

Chattampi Swamikal

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Gandhi

Answer

Sree Narayana Guru

Question 4

Two events A and B independent iff:

Accepted Answer

P(A∩B) = P(A)·P(B) — Equivalently P(A|B) = P(A). Mutually exclusive ≠ independent.

Answer

P(A∩B) = 0

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P(A∪B) = 1

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P(A|B) = 0

Question 5

Antonym of PERMANENT:

Accepted Answer

Temporary — Permanent ↔ temporary.

Answer

Lasting

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Fixed

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Eternal

Question 6

The International Space Station orbits at approximately:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

400 km — ISS orbits at ~408 km altitude. It completes one orbit every ~90 minutes.‌​‍

Answer

100 km

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200 km

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1000 km

Question 7

Synonym of BENIGN:

Accepted Answer

Kind — Benign = gentle, kind. Also non-cancerous.

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Harmful

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Angry

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Dangerous

Question 8

Handwashing with soap and water is considered the most effective primary measure to prevent the spread of which type of infection?

Accepted Answer

C. Waterborne and foodborne diseases — Proper handwashing significantly reduces the transmission of pathogens causing gastrointestinal infections like cholera, typhoid, and various diarrheal diseases by removing microbes from hands before eating or preparing food. While important for general hygiene, it is not the primary defense against vector-borne, airborne, or sexually transmitted infections.

Answer

A. Vector-borne diseases like malaria

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B. Airborne diseases like tuberculosis

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D. Sexually transmitted infections

Question 9

Samagra Shiksha Kerala (SSK) is an integrated scheme for school education from pre-school to senior secondary levels. Which of the following is NOT a primary objective of SSK in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

C. Providing financial assistance for higher education to meritorious students. — SSK aims to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education, promote vocational education, and bridge social and gender gaps within the school education system (pre-school to senior secondary). Providing financial assistance for higher education (beyond senior secondary) falls outside the direct scope of SSK, which focuses on foundational and secondary schooling.

Answer

A. Ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education at all levels.

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B. Promoting vocational education and skill development from elementary to secondary.

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D. Bridging social and gender gaps in school education.

Question 10

Which of the following rivers in Kerala is NOT a westward flowing river?

Accepted Answer

C. Kabani — Kabani is a major eastward flowing river in Kerala, originating from Wayanad and flowing into Karnataka. The other options (Bharathapuzha, Periyar, and Pamba) are westward flowing rivers, draining into the Arabian Sea.

Answer

A. Bharathapuzha

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B. Periyar

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D. Pamba

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #712