HSA Mixed Practice Test #60

Question 1

Ayyankali was born in:‌​‍

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1863 — Ayyankali born 28 August 1863 at Venganoor, Thiruvananthapuram.‌​‍

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1856

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1873

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1878

Question 2

Direct democracy is practised today primarily in:

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Switzerland (referenda, Landsgemeinde) — Swiss citizens vote directly on many policy issues via referendums. Landsgemeinde (open-air assembly) still in 2 cantons.

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USA

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UK

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India

Question 3

Inter-State Council established under Article:‌​‍

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263 — Article 263 — President can establish Inter-State Council.‌​‍

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264

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261

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262

Question 4

K. Karunakaran:‌​‍

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CM (multiple terms) — Former CM, senior Congress leader.‌​‍

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Writer

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Actor

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Industrialist

Question 5

Kerala's social reform movements of the late 19th and early 20th centuries were instrumental in challenging entrenched caste hierarchies. A distinctive feature of these movements, when compared to similar efforts in some other regions of India, was:

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B. The prominent role of leaders who emerged from the marginalized communities themselves, directly asserting their rights and advocating for social equality. — A defining characteristic of Kerala's social reform movements was the emergence of powerful leaders from the marginalized communities themselves, such as Sree Narayana Guru (Ezhava) and Ayyankali (Pulaya). These leaders directly organized their communities, asserted their rights, and challenged traditional caste hierarchies, rather than solely relying on reforms initiated by upper-caste reformers or the state. While legislative changes and some support from progressive upper castes existed, the self-assertion of the oppressed communities was paramount.

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A. Their exclusive reliance on legislative reforms initiated by the princely states.

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C. Their primary focus on religious conversion as the sole means to escape caste oppression.

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D. The complete absence of support from progressive sections of the dominant upper castes.

Question 6

Which of the following statements most accurately reflects the principle of collective responsibility of the Council of Ministers in the Indian parliamentary system?

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B. The Council of Ministers collectively resigns if a vote of no-confidence is passed against any one minister in the Lok Sabha. — The principle of collective responsibility (Article 75(3)) means that the entire Council of Ministers is responsible to the Lok Sabha. If a vote of no-confidence is passed against any single minister or the government as a whole, the entire Council of Ministers must resign. Option A describes individual responsibility, which is distinct. Option C is a consequence of collective responsibility but not its most accurate reflection concerning resignation. Option D is incorrect as the President dismisses ministers on the advice of the Prime Minister.

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A. Each minister is individually accountable to the President for the affairs of their respective ministry.

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C. Ministers are obligated to publicly support all government policies, even if they privately disagree with them.

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D. The Prime Minister can unilaterally dismiss any minister without consulting the President.

Question 7

The Right to Constitutional Remedies, described by Ambedkar as the 'heart and soul' of the Constitution, is enshrined in:‌​‍

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Article 32 — Article 32 empowers citizens to approach the Supreme Court directly to enforce Fundamental Rights.‌​‍

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Article 14

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Article 19

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Article 21

Question 8

Ayyankali's 'Villuvandi Samaram' (bullock-cart protest) in 1893 was aimed at establishing:

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Right to travel on public roads for Dalits — Ayyankali rode a bullock cart on roads forbidden to Pulayas, asserting their right to use public roads.

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Right to education

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Temple entry

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Voting rights

Question 9

Synonym of SOLACE:‌​‍

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Comfort — Comfort in distress.‌​‍

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Distress

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Worry

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Pain

Question 10

President's emergency powers:

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Article 352, 356, 360 — 3 types of emergency.

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Only 352

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Only 356

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HSA Mixed Practice Test #60