Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #886

Question 1

Kerala's 'Responsible Tourism' initiative was first piloted in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kumarakom — Kerala's Responsible Tourism Mission was first piloted in Kumarakom in 2007-08 before expanding statewide.‌​‍

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Kovalam

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Thekkady

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Munnar

Question 2

Which part of speech is 'quickly'?

Accepted Answer

Adverb — Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs; 'quickly' describes how.

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Noun

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Verb

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Adjective

Question 3

Cuban Missile Crisis (October 1962) was a stand-off between:

Accepted Answer

US and USSR over Soviet nuclear missiles in Cuba — 13 days of intense crisis. JFK imposed naval quarantine. Khrushchev withdrew missiles in exchange for secret US removal of Jupiter missiles from Turkey.

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US and Cuba

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US and China

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USSR and China

Question 4

Synonym of RAZE:

Accepted Answer

Destroy — Tear down completely.

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Build

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Preserve

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Lift

Question 5

BT cotton has gene from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Bacillus thuringiensis — cry gene — Cry1Ab, Cry1Ac for bollworms. ‌​‍Approved in India 2002. Controversy over economic and environmental effects.

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Virus

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Another plant

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Fungus

Question 6

Kochi Water Metro launched:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2023 — 25 April 2023 — first Water Metro in India.‌​‍

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2024

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2025

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2022

Question 7

Attukal Pongala is listed in the Guinness Book for:

Accepted Answer

Largest religious gathering of women — Attukal Pongala in Thiruvananthapuram holds the Guinness record for the largest gathering of women.

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Largest religious gathering of men

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Longest temple festival

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Most temple elephants

Question 8

Tropical Evergreen Forests in India are typically found in areas receiving annual rainfall above:

Accepted Answer

200 cm — Tropical evergreen forests occur where rainfall exceeds 200 cm — Western Ghats, NE India, A&N Islands.

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100 cm

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150 cm

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300 cm

Question 9

A patient diagnosed with a terminal illness demonstrates remarkable resilience, actively participating in support groups, seeking second opinions, and making plans for their remaining time, rather than succumbing to despair. According to psychodynamic theory, which part of the mind is primarily responsible for this healthy, reality-oriented coping?

Accepted Answer

C. Ego — In psychodynamic theory, the Ego functions on the reality principle, mediating between the primal urges of the Id, the moral demands of the Superego, and the constraints of the external world. It is responsible for rational thought, problem-solving, and healthy coping mechanisms that allow an individual to adapt to reality. The Id operates on the pleasure principle, the Superego embodies moral standards, and the Unconscious holds thoughts and feelings outside of awareness.

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A. Id

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B. Superego

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D. Unconscious

Question 10

The opposite gender of 'nephew' is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Niece — Nephew (male) ↔ niece (female).‌​‍

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Sister

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Daughter

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Aunt

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #886