HSA Mixed Practice Test #44

Question 1

The Governor can reserve a bill for the President under:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Article 200 — Article 200: The Governor can reserve a state bill for the President's consideration.‌​‍

Answer

Article 111

Answer

Article 213

Answer

Article 356

Question 2

Mahavira born at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vaishali — Kundagrama near Vaishali, Bihar.‌​‍

Answer

Lumbini

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Rajagriha

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Pataliputra

Question 3

A person who gives generously is a:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Philanthropist — Philanthropist: one who loves humanity and helps others, typically through charity.‌​‍

Answer

Misanthrope

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Novice

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Sycophant

Question 4

Largest lake in world:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Caspian Sea — Caspian Sea — world's largest lake by area.‌​‍

Answer

Baikal

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Victoria

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Superior

Question 5

Sir C.P. Ramaswami Iyer was the Dewan of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Travancore — Sir C.P. ‌​‍was the last Dewan of Travancore. He wanted Travancore to be independent or join Pakistan.

Answer

Cochin

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Malabar

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Mysore

Question 6

Ganga's largest tributary:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Yamuna — Yamuna — longest tributary.‌​‍

Answer

Son

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Ghaghara

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Kosi

Question 7

A school principal wants to implement a system where students' progress is continuously monitored through various methods like projects, presentations, and observations, rather than just a single annual exam. Which principle of NCF 2005 would most strongly support this initiative?

Accepted Answer

D. Making examinations more flexible and integrated with classroom life. — NCF 2005 advocates for making examinations more flexible and integrated into classroom life, moving away from high-stakes, year-end exams to continuous and comprehensive evaluation. This principle directly supports a system of varied assessment methods for ongoing student progress monitoring, rather than relying solely on a single annual exam.

Answer

A. Connecting knowledge to life outside the school.

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B. Ensuring that learning shifts away from rote methods.

Answer

C. Enriching the curriculum so that it goes beyond textbooks.

Question 8

Art 20 protects against:

Accepted Answer

Ex post facto laws, double jeopardy, self-incrimination — Criminal law protections.

Answer

Detention

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Exploitation

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Discrimination

Question 9

Which was Kerala's first Malayalam newspaper?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rajyasamacharam (1847, by Hermann Gundert) — Talasseri. ‌​‍Gundert (German missionary) also compiled Malayalam-English dictionary (1872). Paschimodayam was second.

Answer

Manorama

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Mathrubhumi

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Kerala Kaumudi

Question 10

The synthesis of aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) typically involves the acetylation of salicylic acid. Which reagent is commonly used for this acetylation reaction?

Accepted Answer

C. Acetic anhydride — Aspirin is synthesized by the esterification of the phenolic hydroxyl group of salicylic acid. Acetic anhydride is the preferred acetylating agent for this reaction, reacting with salicylic acid to form acetylsalicylic acid and acetic acid as a byproduct. Concentrated sulfuric acid is a catalyst, and sodium hydroxide and ethanol are not suitable acetylating agents for this purpose.

Answer

A. Concentrated sulfuric acid

Answer

B. Sodium hydroxide

Answer

D. Ethanol

HSA Mixed Practice Test #44