HSA Mixed Practice Test #36

Question 1

Unlike the majority of Kerala's rivers that flow westward, the Kabani, Bhavani, and Pambar rivers exhibit an eastward flow. This distinct characteristic primarily results from:

Accepted Answer

A. Their origin on the eastern slopes of the Western Ghats, draining into the larger Cauvery river system. — The Kabani, Bhavani, and Pambar are the only three east-flowing rivers in Kerala. They originate on the eastern slopes of the Western Ghats, unlike most other Kerala rivers which originate on the western slopes. Consequently, they drain into the larger Cauvery river system, which flows eastward towards the Bay of Bengal, making their drainage pattern distinct within the state, not due to geological faults or human intervention.

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B. Ancient geological fault lines redirecting their course against the general topographic slope of the state.

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C. Human intervention through canal systems constructed for irrigation purposes in arid regions.

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D. Their unique characteristic of being fed by subterranean springs that emerge on the eastern side of the Ghats.

Question 2

Mahavira was ___ Tirthankara:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

24th — 24th and last.‌​‍

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1st

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12th

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23rd

Question 3

Bladder capacity:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

500 ml — About 400-600 ml.‌​‍

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5 L

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100 ml

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1 L

Question 4

Kerala's mobile penetration:

Accepted Answer

Near 100% — High mobile and internet penetration.

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50%

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Low

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Unknown

Question 5

Women reservation in panchayats:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

50% — 50% (Kerala exceeds the constitutional 33% minimum).‌​‍

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25%

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33%

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40%

Question 6

Unit of resistance:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ohm — Ohm (Ω).‌​‍

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Ampere

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Farad

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Volt

Question 7

Synonym of MERETRICIOUS:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Showy/false — Apparently attractive but having no real value.‌​‍

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Modest

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Truthful

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Genuine

Question 8

A parent in Kerala is concerned about the medium of instruction for their child in primary school, in light of recent educational policy discussions. As per NEP 2020, what is the recommended medium of instruction up to Grade 5, and preferably beyond?

Accepted Answer

C. The home language/mother tongue/local language/regional language. — NEP 2020 strongly advocates that wherever possible, the medium of instruction until at least Grade 5, but preferably till Grade 8 and beyond, should be the home language/mother tongue/local language/regional language. This approach is believed to promote better learning outcomes and cognitive development. Options A, B, and D contradict the specific emphasis on mother tongue/local language as the preferred medium of instruction in the early stages.

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A. English, to ensure global competitiveness and early exposure.

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B. Any scheduled Indian language, chosen by the state government based on student preference.

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D. Sanskrit or classical languages, to preserve cultural heritage.

Question 9

Which Indian province secured highest representation in the Constituent Assembly as on 31 December 1947?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Madras — Madras Presidency returned the largest contingent to the Constituent Assembly.‌​‍

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Bombay

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Bihar

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West Bengal

Question 10

Procedural justice deals with:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Fairness of the process (due process, legal procedures) — Procedural justice: fair procedures, equal treatment under law, impartial adjudication.‌​‍

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Outcomes

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Retribution

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Distribution

HSA Mixed Practice Test #36