Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #737

Question 1

The Ezhava Memorial (1896), submitted to the Travancore Maharaja, was led by:

Accepted Answer

Dr. Palpu — Dr. Padmanabhan Palpu led the Ezhava Memorial demanding equal rights for Ezhavas in government jobs.

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Sree Narayana Guru

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Sahodaran Ayyappan

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T. K. Madhavan

Question 2

What is eutrophication?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Nutrient enrichment of water → algae — Excessive nutrients lead to algal blooms.

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Drying

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Salinity

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Acidification

Question 3

In the preparation of a sterile ophthalmic solution, which of the following is MOST critical to ensure patient safety?

Accepted Answer

D. Filtering the solution through a 0.22-micron membrane filter — A 0.22-micron filter removes bacteria and particulate matter, which is essential for sterile ophthalmic preparations. While preservatives and pH are important, they do not guarantee sterility. Autoclaving after filtration may degrade heat-sensitive drugs.

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A. Using a preservative with a broad spectrum of activity

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B. Ensuring the pH of the solution is 7.4

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C. Sterilizing the solution by autoclaving after filtration

Question 4

Antonym of UGLY:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Beautiful — Ugly ↔ beautiful.‌​‍

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Unattractive

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Plain

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Hideous

Question 5

'The sun rises in the east.' This is an example of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Simple present (universal truth) — Habitual/universal facts use simple present.‌​‍

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Present continuous

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Past simple

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Future

Question 6

DPDPA 2023 penalties max:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

₹250 crore — Up to ₹250 crore per violation.‌​‍

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₹500 cr

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₹100 cr

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₹1000 cr

Question 7

Humayun was defeated by Sher Shah Suri at the Battles of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Chausa (1539) and Kanauj (1540) — Humayun spent 15 years in exile in Persia. ‌​‍Recaptured Delhi in 1555 with Persian help; died 1556 (fell from library stairs).

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Panipat

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Talikota

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Plassey

Question 8

Highest mountain Africa:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kilimanjaro — Mt. Kilimanjaro (5,895m).‌​‍

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Meru

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Kenya

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Toubkal

Question 9

DGP Kerala 2024:

Accepted Answer

Anil Kant — Anil Kant was DGP; check current.

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Shaik Darvesh Saheb

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Sanjay Kundu

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Varies

Question 10

Kerala Pilgrims at Sabarimala:

Accepted Answer

Millions annually — Millions during Mandalam-Makaravilakku season.

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Hundreds

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Thousands only

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Unknown

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #737