Can someone with academic excellence but practically zero social skills, survive a job that highly depends on teamwork and work politics

Yes, but does sound like it would take patience.

No such thing as zero social skills. Heavily educated person generally won't talk to every single person but choose people from their level. If there's a job that demands a lots of communication, someone who lacks that skill won't get selected at the first place. That's why interviews happen to test the candidates. Rest depends on the person to handle the challenges.

Yes, but all interactions may be difficult and could lead to increased tension.

Yes - but it might take them a while to learn the ropes about how things 'work'.

No. They will be a shell of themselves. #runwhileyoucan

Yes I believe so, you can learn to be more social and communicate better to achieve your goals

Yes, if they are willing to step outside of their comfort zone and work hard to succeed. At the end of the day teamwork and communication are transactional and if this person is great at their job then they have the currency needed to join in.