Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #764

Question 1

'A piece of cake' means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Very easy task — Something very easy.‌​‍

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Sweet

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Food

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Celebration

Question 2

Feminism waves:

Accepted Answer

First (suffrage), Second (1960s-80s equality/body), Third (1990s intersectionality), Fourth (online) — India: 19th century reformers; 1970s autonomous movement. MeToo movement (2018) global digital wave.

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Only one

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Only two

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No waves

Question 3

A large listed Indian company is planning a rights issue to raise additional capital from its existing shareholders. Which of the following is the primary regulatory function SEBI performs concerning this specific corporate action?

Accepted Answer

C. To ensure the offer document (Letter of Offer) contains all material information and complies with issue regulations for investor protection. — For a rights issue, SEBI's main function is to ensure that the Letter of Offer, which is provided to existing shareholders, is complete, accurate, and contains all necessary material information. This allows investors to make informed decisions. SEBI also ensures that the issue complies with all applicable regulations, thereby protecting investor interests and maintaining market integrity, rather than guaranteeing success or certifying financial projections.

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A. To guarantee the success of the rights issue by providing a standby underwriting facility.

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B. To evaluate the company's future profit projections and certify their accuracy for investors.

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D. To set the rights issue price to ensure it is fair and attractive to existing shareholders.

Question 4

India hosts 2028 T20 WC:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Yes — Scheduled.‌​‍

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No

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Unknown

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Co-host

Question 5

Kerala Chief Electoral Officer:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rtd. IAS — Senior IAS officer.‌​‍

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Political

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Judicial

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None

Question 6

The abbreviation 'Dr.' stands for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Doctor — 'Dr.' is the standard abbreviation for Doctor (academic or medical title).‌​‍

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Director

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Daughter

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Driver

Question 7

Genetically Modified (GM) crops engineered for herbicide resistance, such as those resistant to glyphosate, have been widely adopted in agriculture. While offering benefits like simplified weed management, what is the most significant long-term environmental concern associated with their widespread cultivation?

Accepted Answer

B. The potential for the herbicide resistance gene to transfer to wild relatives, creating 'superweeds'. — The most significant long-term environmental concern with widespread cultivation of herbicide-resistant GM crops is the potential for the herbicide resistance gene to transfer to wild relatives or other weeds through cross-pollination. This phenomenon can lead to the development of 'superweeds' that are resistant to common herbicides, making weed control more challenging and potentially increasing reliance on new or stronger chemicals. Option A is a food safety concern, not a primary environmental impact on the ecosystem. Option C is more commonly associated with insect-resistant Bt crops rath

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A. A reduction in the nutritional value of the harvested crops.

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C. Increased incidence of pest outbreaks due to decreased natural predator populations.

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D. Accelerated soil erosion rates due to changes in agricultural practices.

Question 8

Who wrote Indulekha?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

O. Chandu Menon — O. Chandu Menon (1889) — first major Malayalam novel.‌​‍

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C.V. Raman Pillai

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Appu Nedungadi

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Ezhuthachan

Question 9

Narmada river flows:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

East to West — Narmada flows westward into the Arabian Sea through a rift valley.‌​‍

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West to East

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North to South

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South to North

Question 10

Synonym of MALLEABLE:

Accepted Answer

Flexible — Easily shaped.

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Rigid

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Hard

Answer

Stiff

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #764