HSA Mixed Practice Test #58

Question 1

A triple bond shares how many pairs of electrons?

Accepted Answer

3 — Single=1 pair, double=2 pairs, triple=3 pairs of shared electrons.

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1

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2

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4

Question 2

Mussolini's paramilitary force was called the:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Blackshirts — Mussolini's Blackshirts (Camicie Nere) were the Fascist Party's militia.‌​‍

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Redshirts

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Greenshirts

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Brownshirts

Question 3

Rule of Law:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

UK (Dicey) — Dicey's concept from UK.‌​‍

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US

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Ireland

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France

Question 4

'Kothikkallu' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Boundary stones between Kochi and Travancore kingdoms — Ko-thi = Kochi+Thiruvithamkoor; stones marked the erstwhile kingdom boundary.

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Ancient script carvings

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Temple foundations

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Memorial pillars

Question 5

During a parent-teacher meeting in a Kerala government school, a parent expresses concern that their child, a student with a learning disability, is frequently reprimanded publicly by the teacher for not keeping up with the class, causing the child emotional distress. Which provision of the RTE Act, 2009, is most directly being violated in this scenario?

Accepted Answer

B. Prohibition of physical punishment and mental harassment. — The RTE Act, 2009 explicitly prohibits physical punishment and mental harassment of children. Public reprimand that causes emotional distress, especially to a child with special needs, falls under mental harassment and is a direct violation of this provision. The other options are valid provisions of the RTE Act but are not directly applicable to the scenario described.

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A. Prohibition of private tuition by teachers.

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C. Provision for admission of children from weaker sections.

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D. Requirement for minimum number of working days in an academic year.

Question 6

Khajuraho temples built by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Chandelas — Chandelas (10-12th century).‌​‍

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Guptas

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Cholas

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Palas

Question 7

Ganga's largest tributary:

Accepted Answer

Yamuna — Yamuna — longest tributary.

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Ghaghara

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Son

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Kosi

Question 8

Unit of capacitance:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Farad — Farad (F).‌​‍

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Ohm

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Weber

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Henry

Question 9

Who appoints the Chief Justice of India:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

President — President appoints the CJI (convention: senior-most judge).‌​‍

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Parliament

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PM

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Law Minister

Question 10

The Northern Plains of India are formed by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Alluvium deposited by Ganga, Indus, Brahmaputra and tributaries — Indo-Gangetic plain is a vast alluvial floodplain of Himalayan rivers.‌​‍

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Volcanic lava

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Glacial moraines

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Sedimentary rocks from ancient seas

HSA Mixed Practice Test #58