HSA Mixed Practice Test #2

Question 1

Electroplating is:

Accepted Answer

Coating one metal with another using electrolysis — Electroplating deposits a thin metal layer (Cr, Ni, Ag, Au) on object using electrolysis.

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Painting metals

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Galvanising

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Same as soldering

Question 2

Part XV:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Elections — Elections (Art 324-329).‌​‍

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Emergency

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Tribunals

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Services

Question 3

The plural of 'datum' is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Data — Latin plural: datum → data. ‌​‍(Modern usage often treats 'data' as singular/uncountable.)

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Datae

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Datumes

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Datums

Question 4

Which river in Kerala was nicknamed 'English Channel' during British rule?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mahe river — Mayyazhipuzha (Mahé river) separated French Mahé from British territory.‌​‍

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Karamana river

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Ponnani river

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Chalakkudy river

Question 5

Lucknow Pact signatories:

Accepted Answer

INC + Muslim League — INC-ML joint demands.

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Only INC

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Only League

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Gandhi + Jinnah

Question 6

Which South Indian dynasty established its capital at Kanchipuram in the 4th century and ruled the northern parts of the Tamil region for about 600 years?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Pallava Dynasty — The Pallavas ruled from Kanchipuram from c. 275 CE to 897 CE.‌​‍

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Chera Dynasty

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Chola Dynasty

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Pandya Dynasty

Question 7

A citizen files a detailed complaint with the Kerala State Election Commission (KSEC) alleging widespread discrepancies in the electoral rolls used for the recent municipal elections in their ward, leading to the disenfranchisement of several eligible voters. Which of the following actions is within the primary jurisdiction and powers of the KSEC to address this complaint effectively?

Accepted Answer

B. The KSEC is mandated to inquire into such complaints, and if the allegations are substantiated, it can order a revision of the electoral rolls and potentially declare the election in the affected ward null and void, necessitating a fresh poll. — The State Election Commissions (SECs) are constitutional bodies established under Article 243K and 243ZA of the Constitution of India, specifically for the superintendence, direction, and control of the preparation of electoral rolls and the conduct of all elections to the Panchayats and Municipalities. Therefore, the Kerala State Election Commission (KSEC) has the full authority to investigate complaints regarding electoral roll discrepancies in municipal elections, order revisions, and take necessary actions, including ordering fresh polls if irregularities are significant. Options A and C m

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A. The KSEC can direct the Election Commission of India to conduct a thorough investigation and oversee the re-preparation of electoral rolls for the affected municipality.

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C. The KSEC's role is primarily supervisory for the conduct of elections; the responsibility for electoral roll preparation and grievance redressal lies solely with the State Government's Local Self-Government Department.

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D. The KSEC should forward the complaint to the Kerala State Human Rights Commission (KSHRC) for investigation, as disenfranchisement due to electoral roll errors constitutes a violation of human rights.

Question 8

Silent Valley protected after:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1970s movement — Silent Valley Movement (1970s-80s) saved the forest from hydro project.‌​‍

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2000 agitation

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1950 decision

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1990 protest

Question 9

Pulakesin II was:

Accepted Answer

Chalukya — Chalukya king who defeated Harsha.

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Pallava

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Chola

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Rashtrakuta

Question 10

UPSC is a constitutional body under:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Article 315 — Article 315-323: Union Public Service Commission + State PSCs + Joint PSCs. ‌​‍UPSC conducts IAS, IPS etc. recruitment.

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Article 148

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Article 338

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Article 324

HSA Mixed Practice Test #2