Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #829

Question 1

The 'Loss and Damage Fund', a significant outcome of recent UN Climate Change Conferences (COPs), is primarily intended to address which specific aspect of climate change impacts?

Accepted Answer

C. Compensating vulnerable nations for the unavoidable and irreversible economic and non-economic losses caused by climate change. — The Loss and Damage Fund is specifically designed to provide financial support to developing countries that are most vulnerable to the irreversible impacts of climate change, such as extreme weather events and sea-level rise, for which adaptation is no longer sufficient. While adaptation (B) addresses current and future impacts, 'Loss and Damage' focuses on the residual and unavoidable impacts. Options A and D relate to mitigation and technology development, which are distinct pillars of climate action.

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A. Funding for global research and development of new renewable energy technologies.

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B. Providing financial assistance to developing countries for adapting to the unavoidable impacts of climate change.

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D. Supporting reforestation and afforestation projects in tropical regions to enhance carbon sequestration.

Question 2

In which state is Balpakram National Park located?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Meghalaya — Meghalaya.

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Assam

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Arunachal

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Manipur

Question 3

The correct passive of 'Somebody stole my bag' is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

My bag was stolen — Past simple passive: was/were + past participle; 'steal' → 'stolen'.‌​‍

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My bag is stolen

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My bag has been stealing

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My bag was stole

Question 4

Marayoor dolmens:

Accepted Answer

Idukki — Muniyara — Idukki.

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Wayanad

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Palakkad

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Thrissur

Question 5

India's longest river is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ganga — Ganga is ~2,525 km within India. ‌​‍Brahmaputra is longer overall but less within India.

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Godavari

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Krishna

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Brahmaputra

Question 6

Angel Falls (highest waterfall) in:

Accepted Answer

Venezuela — Venezuela — 979 m.

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USA

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Brazil

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Canada

Question 7

Which river forms the boundary between North India and South India?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Narmada — Narmada River is the conventional dividing line between North and South India.‌​‍

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Kaveri

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Godavari

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Mahanadi

Question 8

The one and only fresh water lake in Kerala is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sasthamkotta — Sasthamkotta Lake (Kollam) — Kerala's largest freshwater lake.‌​‍

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Ashtamudi

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Puralimala

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Vembanad

Question 9

Which ICT tool is most effective for providing immediate feedback to students during assessments?

Accepted Answer

A. Online quizzes with automated scoring — Online quizzes with automated scoring are most effective for providing immediate feedback as they instantly evaluate student responses and provide results. Interactive whiteboards, educational videos, and digital textbooks are useful but do not offer immediate feedback during assessments.

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B. Interactive whiteboards

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C. Educational videos

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D. Digital textbooks

Question 10

Puncak Jaya in:

Accepted Answer

Indonesia — Highest Oceania (4884m).

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PNG

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Malaysia

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Philippines

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #829