HSA Mixed Practice Test #39

Question 1

Who was the social reformer related to 'Kallumala Agitation'?

Accepted Answer

Ayyankali — Ayyankali led the Kallumala (stone-ornaments) agitation in 1915.

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Kurumban Daivathan

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Kalikutty Asatty

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K.C. Narayani Amma

Question 2

A book giving meanings of words is a:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Dictionary — Dictionary defines words; thesaurus gives synonyms; encyclopedia gives facts.‌​‍

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Encyclopaedia

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Thesaurus

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Atlas

Question 3

Pazhassi Raja's guerrilla war:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1793-1805 — Fought British in Malabar.‌​‍

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1700

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1947

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1857

Question 4

Ayyankali founded:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham — 1907.‌​‍

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SNDP

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NSS

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Arya Samaj

Question 5

Muslim League first presided by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Aga Khan — Aga Khan III, 1906 Dhaka.‌​‍

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Jinnah

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Nawab Salimullah

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Sir Syed

Question 6

According to the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016, what is a mandatory provision for all government and government-aided higher educational institutions regarding students with benchmark disabilities?

Accepted Answer

D. Reservation of not less than 5% of the total seats in all courses. — Section 32 of the RPwD Act, 2016, mandates that all government institutions of higher education and other higher education institutions receiving aid from the government shall reserve not less than five per cent of the total seats in each course for persons with benchmark disabilities. This ensures equitable access to higher education. Options A, B, and C are incorrect as they either state a wrong percentage, propose an unreasonable accommodation, or suggest a non-mandatory blanket provision.

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A. Reservation of not less than 3% of the total seats in all courses.

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B. Exemption from all examinations and assessments to promote inclusion.

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C. Provision of free transport facility from home to institution for all students with disabilities.

Question 7

Compton effect demonstrates:

Accepted Answer

Photon's particle nature (elastic scattering) — X-ray scattering from electrons; wavelength increases (energy drops). Nobel 1927.

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Wave nature

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Diffraction

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Polarization

Question 8

Ribosomes function:

Accepted Answer

Protein synthesis — Protein synthesis site.

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Energy

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Digestion

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DNA storage

Question 9

The universal recipient blood group is:

Accepted Answer

AB+ — AB+ has no anti-A, anti-B, or anti-Rh antibodies → can receive any group.

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O−

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O+

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A+

Question 10

Which of the following is the primary function of the Kerala State Council for Educational Research and Training (SCERT)?

Accepted Answer

B. Developing and disseminating curriculum frameworks and textbooks for schools — The Kerala State Council for Educational Research and Training (SCERT) is primarily responsible for developing curriculum frameworks, syllabi, and textbooks for schools in Kerala. It does not conduct PSC examinations, appoint school heads, or distribute textbooks under Kudumbashree, which are handled by other agencies.

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A. Conducting State Public Service Commission examinations

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C. Supervising the appointment of Headmasters and Headmistresses in schools

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D. Managing the distribution of free textbooks under the 'Kudumbashree' scheme

HSA Mixed Practice Test #39