HSA Mixed Practice Test #77

Question 1

Which statements about the Constituent Assembly of India are NOT correct? (i) Idea first proposed by M.N. Roy (ii) Cabinet Mission Plan 1946 recommended CA creation (iii) CA first convened 9 Dec 1946 (iv) Dr. Ambedkar was President of CA

Accepted Answer

Only (i)(ii)(iii) correct; (iv) incorrect — Dr. Rajendra Prasad was President of the CA; Ambedkar chaired the Drafting Committee.

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Only (i) correct; (ii)(iii)(iv) incorrect

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Only (ii)(iii)(iv) correct; (i) incorrect

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Only (i)(ii)(iv) correct; (iii) incorrect

Question 2

The Kerala government recently launched the 'Aarogyam' initiative under the 'Health for All' mission. Which of the following is the PRIMARY objective of this initiative?

Accepted Answer

B. To ensure universal health coverage by strengthening primary healthcare services in all local self-government institutions — The 'Aarogyam' initiative is part of Kerala's 'Health for All' mission aimed at strengthening primary healthcare services (PHCs and sub-centers) across all local self-government institutions to ensure universal health coverage. Option A is too narrow (elderly-focused), C is a component but not the primary objective, and D is a separate initiative, not the core of 'Aarogyam'.

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A. To provide free medical care to all elderly citizens above 60 years in Kerala

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C. To distribute free essential medicines to patients with chronic diseases across government hospitals

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D. To implement a state-wide telemedicine project for remote rural areas

Question 3

Diamond is an allotrope of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Carbon — Diamond is a crystalline allotrope of Carbon. Graphite is another allotrope.‌​‍

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Silicon

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Aluminium

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Boron

Question 4

Pinarayi Vijayan CM start:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2016 — CM since 25 May 2016.‌​‍

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2011

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2021

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2006

Question 5

The National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020) emphasizes a shift from summative to formative assessment and proposes a new National Assessment Centre. What is the primary function of 'PARAKH', the proposed National Assessment Centre?

Accepted Answer

B. To set norms, standards, and guidelines for student assessment and evaluation for all school boards. — PARAKH (Performance Assessment, Review, and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development) is envisioned as a standard-setting body. Its primary function is to set norms, standards, and guidelines for student assessment and evaluation for all school boards in India, ensuring uniformity and objectivity. Options A, C, and D describe functions not primarily assigned to PARAKH, which focuses on assessment reform and standardization rather than direct examination conduct, textbook development, or general teacher training.

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A. To conduct annual public examinations for all students from Grade 3 to 12 across India.

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C. To develop and distribute standardized textbooks for all subjects and grades nationwide.

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D. To provide professional development training for teachers on innovative pedagogical techniques.

Question 6

'Every school and college ___ a library.'

Accepted Answer

has — 'Every … and …' treats the joined noun as singular → has.

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have

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had been

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had

Question 7

Antonym of PEACE:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

War — Peace ↔ war.‌​‍

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Calm

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Quiet

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Harmony

Question 8

First General Election turnout:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

45% — ~45% turnout.‌​‍

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75%

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60%

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30%

Question 9

Largest lake in India:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Chilika Lake — Chilika Lake, Odisha — largest brackish water lake.‌​‍

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Wular Lake

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Vembanad Lake

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Dal Lake

Question 10

Who built the Brihadeeswarar Temple at Thanjavur?

Accepted Answer

Rajaraja Chola I — Rajaraja Chola I built Brihadeeswarar Temple (c. 1010 CE) — UNESCO World Heritage.

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Rajendra Chola I

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Kulothunga Chola

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Krishnadevaraya

HSA Mixed Practice Test #77