Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #803

Question 1

INS Vikrant built at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Cochin Shipyard — Built by Cochin Shipyard Ltd.‌​‍

Answer

Mumbai

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Vizag

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Chennai

Question 2

'She is more cleverer than me.' Error:

Accepted Answer

more cleverer — Double comparative. Use 'cleverer' or 'more clever'.

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She is

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than me

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No error

Question 3

The largest irrigation source in India is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Wells and Tubewells — Wells and tubewells = ~62% of irrigated area. Canals = ~24%. Tanks = ~3%.‌​‍

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Canals

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Tanks

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Dams

Question 4

The Konkan Railway runs along:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

The Western Coast — Konkan Railway (Roha to Mangalore, ~740 km) runs along the western coast through the Sahyadri.‌​‍

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The Central Indian plateau

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The Himalayas

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The Eastern Coast

Question 5

Kerala's main export:

Accepted Answer

Spices, cashew, seafood — Spices, cashew, seafood, coir.

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Rice

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Steel

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Cars

Question 6

The Vaikom Satyagraha (1924-25) is a pivotal event in Kerala's social reform and freedom struggle. Its unique approach significantly influenced the broader Indian nationalist movement. Which of the following statements best encapsulates this distinctive contribution?

Accepted Answer

B. It effectively demonstrated how non-violent civil disobedience could be applied to challenge deep-rooted social inequalities, drawing national leaders like Mahatma Gandhi into the social reform discourse. — The Vaikom Satyagraha uniquely applied Gandhian non-violent civil disobedience to address untouchability and temple entry rights, integrating social reform directly into the national freedom struggle. This approach garnered significant national attention and leadership, including Mahatma Gandhi's involvement, making social justice a core component of the nationalist agenda. Options A, C, and D misrepresent the primary objectives, methods, or immediate outcomes of the Satyagraha.

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A. It was the first instance where a regional movement successfully achieved complete political independence from a princely state through non-violent means.

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C. It primarily focused on economic demands of the working class, thereby laying the foundation for trade union movements in the princely states.

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D. It led to the immediate and complete abolition of the caste system throughout Travancore, setting a precedent for other princely states.

Question 7

Which river is known as the 'Dakshina Ganga' of Kerala?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Pampa — The Pampa River is called the Dakshina Ganga (Ganges of the South) due to the Sabarimala pilgrimage.‌​‍

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Chaliyar

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Bharathapuzha

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Periyar

Question 8

India's rank in Ease of Doing Business 2020:

Accepted Answer

63rd — India ranked 63rd in World Bank's Doing Business 2020 report.

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43rd

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53rd

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73rd

Question 9

Lithology studies:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rocks and strata — Rock types: igneous (magma), sedimentary (deposition), metamorphic (heat/pressure). ‌​‍Rock cycle interconverts.

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Water

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Life

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Climate

Question 10

The southernmost point of the Indian Union (including islands) is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Indira Point (Great Nicobar) — Indira Point at the southern tip of Great Nicobar Island is India's southernmost point.‌​‍

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Pamban

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Kanyakumari

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Dhanushkodi

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #803