Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #824

Question 1

Synonym of DETRIMENTAL:

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Harmful — Harmful.

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Beneficial

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Neutral

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Useful

Question 2

The southernmost point of the Indian mainland is:

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Kanyakumari — Kanyakumari = mainland southern tip; Indira Point (Great Nicobar) = overall southernmost Indian territory.

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Indira Point

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Rameswaram

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Dhanushkodi

Question 3

Which dosage form is MOST suitable for a drug that undergoes extensive first-pass metabolism and requires rapid systemic absorption?

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C. Sublingual tablets — Transdermal patches provide controlled systemic absorption bypassing the first-pass metabolism. Sublingual tablets also bypass first-pass metabolism but are less suitable for sustained delivery. Oral tablets and capsules are subject to first-pass metabolism.

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A. Oral tablets

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B. Transdermal patches

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D. Controlled-release capsules

Question 4

Highest mountain SA:‌​‍

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Aconcagua — Aconcagua, Argentina.‌​‍

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Cotopaxi

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Chimborazo

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Huascarán

Question 5

Which country launched the Innovation Roadmap of the Mission Integrated Biorefineries?‌​‍

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USA — The US-led Mission Innovation launched the Integrated Biorefineries Innovation Roadmap.‌​‍

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Bangladesh

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India

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UAE

Question 6

UN Day:‌​‍

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24 Oct — 24 October (UN founded, 1945).‌​‍

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10 Dec

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1 Jan

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26 Jun

Question 7

The association formed by Poikayil Yohannan:

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PRDS — Pratyaksha Raksha Daiva Sabha (PRDS) founded 1909.

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PRCS

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PRDA

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PADS

Question 8

Mahatma Gandhi's call for the Non-Cooperation Movement (1920-22) marked a significant turning point in the Indian freedom struggle. What was a distinctive feature of this movement compared to earlier nationalist agitations?

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B. It was the first mass movement that involved widespread participation of women, peasants, and workers across various regions. — The Non-Cooperation Movement was unprecedented in its scale and the diversity of its participants, drawing in women, peasants, students, and workers into the nationalist mainstream for the first time. Earlier movements were largely confined to the educated middle class. Option A is incorrect as it also included political demands for Swaraj, while C is incorrect because Purna Swaraj was declared as a goal later in 1929. Option D is entirely contrary to Gandhi's philosophy of non-violence.

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A. It exclusively targeted British economic interests through boycotts, avoiding political demands.

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C. It primarily focused on achieving complete independence (Purna Swaraj) as its immediate and non-negotiable objective.

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D. It advocated for armed resistance and revolutionary tactics to overthrow British rule.

Question 9

A teacher observes that a group of 8th-grade students is highly susceptible to peer pressure regarding academic effort, sometimes underperforming to fit in with a less studious group. To best support these students, the teacher should primarily:

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C. Foster an inclusive classroom environment that values individual achievement and critical thinking about peer influence. — Adolescents are highly influenced by peers. A supportive teacher should acknowledge this and work to create a positive environment where students feel safe to pursue individual excellence without fear of social repercussions, and also encourage critical thinking about social pressures. Public shaming, isolation, or ignoring the issue are counterproductive and harmful approaches.

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A. Publicly shame the students who are underperforming to motivate them.

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B. Isolate the underperforming students from their peer group.

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D. Ignore the issue, assuming it's a phase they will outgrow naturally.

Question 10

A.K. Antony:‌​‍

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CM, Defence Minister — Former CM and Defence Minister.‌​‍

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Actor

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Judge

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Writer

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #824