Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #881

Question 1

The American Revolution began in:

Accepted Answer

1775 — Revolutionary War began April 1775 at Lexington-Concord. Declaration of Independence 4 July 1776. British recognition 1783 (Treaty of Paris).

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1765

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1773 (Boston Tea Party)

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1776

Question 2

A student consistently performs well across various subjects like Mathematics, Science, and Literature, indicating a strong underlying cognitive ability that helps them grasp different concepts quickly. Which of Spearman's factors of intelligence best explains this observation?

Accepted Answer

C. General factor (g-factor) — The general factor (g-factor) in Spearman's theory represents a broad, underlying mental capacity that influences performance on all cognitive tasks. A student consistently performing well across diverse subjects like Math, Science, and Literature demonstrates this general intellectual ability, rather than specific skills for individual subjects. The specific factor (s-factor) would relate to unique abilities required for particular tasks.

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A. Specific factor (s-factor)

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B. Group factor (g-factor)

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D. Common factor (c-factor)

Question 3

A précis is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

A concise summary of a longer passage — Précis writing = summarising in about 1/3 of the original while retaining key ideas.‌​‍

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A letter

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Poetry

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A detailed commentary

Question 4

A train 120 m long passes a pole in 6 seconds. Its speed is:

Accepted Answer

72 km/h — Speed = 120/6 = 20 m/s = 20 × 18/5 = 72 km/h.

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36 km/h

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54 km/h

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60 km/h

Question 5

The idiom 'break the ice' means:

Accepted Answer

To start a conversation in a social situation — Common idiom for initiating dialogue with strangers.

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To shatter glass

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To cool down

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To be rude

Question 6

Kerala topped NITI Aayog's SDG India Index because of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Health, education, and gender equality — Kerala's top rank came from strong performance on health, education, and gender-equality SDG indicators.‌​‍

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Health and gender equality

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Only health and education

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Health and education

Question 7

Kerala Tourism Domestic tourists:

Accepted Answer

~1.8 crore/year — About 1.8 crore pre-pandemic.

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1 crore

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50 lakh

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3 crore

Question 8

Kerala's marine fisheries sector is vital for the state's economy and food security but faces significant challenges regarding resource depletion and ecological balance. Considering both the livelihoods of fisherfolk and the long-term health of marine ecosystems, which of the following strategies is most crucial for ensuring the sustainability of marine fisheries in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

B. Implementing strict seasonal fishing bans during breeding periods and regulating fishing gear, such as net mesh sizes. — Implementing strict seasonal fishing bans during breeding periods allows fish populations to reproduce and replenish, directly addressing resource depletion. Regulating fishing gear, particularly net mesh sizes, prevents the capture of juvenile fish, ensuring they mature and contribute to future stocks. Option A promotes overexploitation, while Option C, though potentially reducing pressure on wild stocks, introduces ecological risks from exotic species. Option D would exacerbate overfishing by increasing fishing capacity without necessary controls.

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A. Promoting unregulated year-round deep-sea trawling to maximize catch volume and export potential.

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C. Encouraging the widespread adoption of large-scale aquaculture of exotic species in marine waters to reduce pressure on wild stocks.

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D. Providing substantial government subsidies for increasing the number and engine power of fishing vessels without catch limits.

Question 9

One word: Mocking criticism via humor:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Satire — Satire.‌​‍

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Melodrama

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Parody

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Farce

Question 10

Munnar in Kerala is famous for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Tea plantations — Munnar in Idukki district is Kerala's most famous tea-producing region with vast estates at 1,500-2,000m elevation.‌​‍

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Spice gardens

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Rubber estates

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Coffee plantations

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #881