Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #836

Question 1

Who started Prathyaksha Raksha Daiva Sabha, a Dalit liberation movement in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

Poykayil Yohannan — Poykayil Yohannan founded PRDS in 1909.

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Pandit Karuppan

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Thycaud Ayya

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Nataraja Guru

Question 2

The Vizhinjam International Seaport project in Thiruvananthapuram is poised to significantly impact Kerala's maritime trade. Which of the following statements accurately highlights a unique geographical advantage and a primary function of the Vizhinjam port?

Accepted Answer

B. The port's natural depth, close to the coastline, allows for the berthing of mega-container vessels without extensive dredging, positioning it as a transshipment hub. — The Vizhinjam International Seaport's key advantage is its natural depth (around 18-20 meters) very close to the coastline, enabling it to accommodate large mother vessels and mega-container ships with minimal dredging. This unique geographical feature positions it as a major transshipment hub for cargo. Options A, C, and D incorrectly describe its primary function or geographical characteristics.

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A. Its location in a high-tide zone facilitates easy dredging for smaller vessels, primarily serving coastal shipping.

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C. It is designed primarily as an exclusive naval base to enhance India's maritime security in the Arabian Sea.

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D. The project's main objective is to handle only passenger traffic and cruise liners, boosting tourism in the southern districts.

Question 3

Milk is ___ in proteins and minerals.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

rich — 'Rich in' is the standard collocation (containing a lot of).‌​‍

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large

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big

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good

Question 4

The Kerala State Film Awards are among the most prestigious recognitions for cinematic excellence in Malayalam cinema. Which governmental body is primarily responsible for instituting and administering these annual awards?

Accepted Answer

C. Kerala State Chalachitra Academy — The Kerala State Film Awards are instituted and administered by the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy, which functions under the Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala. The Kerala Sahitya Akademi focuses on literature, and the Kerala State Youth Welfare Board is concerned with youth-related activities, making them incorrect choices for film awards. While the Department of Cultural Affairs is the parent department, the specific autonomous body responsible is the Chalachitra Academy.

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A. Kerala Sahitya Akademi

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B. Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala

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D. Kerala State Youth Welfare Board

Question 5

Which is the first model Fisheries tourist village in India?

Accepted Answer

Kumbalangi — Kumbalangi (Kochi) — India's first model integrated tourism village.

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Purakkad

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Neendakara

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Beypore

Question 6

Kettu Kazcha (Kuthirakettu), a temple festivity in Kollam and Alappuzha districts, is related to:

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Buddhism — Kettu Kazcha's towering chariots evolved from ancient Buddhist processional traditions in Kerala.

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Jainism

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Both Buddhism and Jainism

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Hinduism

Question 7

The 'Vidyakiranam' mission, a significant initiative by the Kerala government in the public education sector, primarily aims to achieve which of the following?

Accepted Answer

B. To transform government schools into high-tech 'smart' classrooms with enhanced infrastructure. — The 'Vidyakiranam' mission, part of the Public Education Rejuvenation Mission, focuses on modernizing public schools by upgrading infrastructure and introducing smart classrooms and high-tech labs. Options A, C, and D are not the primary objectives or scope of this specific mission.

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A. To provide specialized training for teachers in private unaided schools.

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C. To introduce a compulsory foreign language curriculum for all students from primary level.

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D. To establish new government medical colleges in every district of Kerala.

Question 8

In an image editor, pixels are:

Accepted Answer

Small rectangular units of colour that make up a raster image — Every digital image is composed of pixels (picture elements).

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Tools

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File format

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Layers

Question 9

Aconcagua in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Andes (Argentina) — Highest outside Asia.‌​‍

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Rockies

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Alps

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Himalayas

Question 10

Capital of Canada:‌​‍

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Ottawa — Ottawa.‌​‍

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Vancouver

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Toronto

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Montreal

Surveyor Mixed Practice Test #836