HSA Mixed Practice Test #96

Question 1

Robin always seemed such a ___ boy.

Accepted Answer

Responsible — Adjective 'responsible' modifying 'boy'.

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Response

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Responsing

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Responsed

Question 2

Which type of assessment is intended to provide immediate feedback to students and help teachers adjust their instructional strategies during a unit on 'Photosynthesis and Respiration'?

Accepted Answer

B. Formative assessment conducted during and after each classroom activity — Formative assessments like quizzes, peer discussions, and exit tickets are designed to give ongoing feedback and guide teaching. Summative assessments (e.g., end-of-chapter tests) evaluate learning outcomes after instruction, while teacher-centred assessments focus on delivery rather than feedback.

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A. Summative assessment conducted at the end of the chapter

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C. Teacher-centred assessment focusing only on textbook content

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D. Standardised assessment conducted as a district-level examination

Question 3

The National Teachers' Award, presented by the President of India, recognizes exemplary contributions of teachers. What is the primary objective behind conferring this award?

Accepted Answer

B. To honour outstanding teachers for their commitment and innovations in education. — The National Teachers' Award aims to publicly acknowledge and celebrate the invaluable contributions of outstanding teachers who have demonstrated exceptional commitment, innovation, and impact in shaping the future of students and the education system. While other options might be desirable outcomes, the primary objective is recognizing excellence in teaching practice.

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A. To encourage teachers to adopt digital learning tools exclusively in their classrooms.

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C. To provide financial assistance to teachers working in remote rural areas.

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D. To promote competitive spirit among schools for achieving better academic results.

Question 4

Satavahana dynasty region:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Deccan — Deccan plateau.‌​‍

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North

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West

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East

Question 5

The Mizo Peace Accord granting statehood was signed in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1986 — Mizo Accord of 30 June 1986 ended the insurgency; Mizoram became a state in 1987.‌​‍

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1985

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1988

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1992

Question 6

Article 21A makes which right a fundamental right?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Free and compulsory education for ages 6-14 — Inserted by 86th Amendment (2002). ‌​‍RTE Act 2009 operationalised it from 1 April 2010.

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Right to work

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Right to information

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Right to food

Question 7

The atomic number of sodium is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

11 — Na = 11 protons, 12 neutrons typically, 11 electrons (2,8,1).‌​‍

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19

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17

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14

Question 8

Red soil limitations:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Poor in nitrogen — Low N, P, humus.‌​‍

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Waterlogged

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Saline

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Too fertile

Question 9

Razia Sultan ruled:

Accepted Answer

Delhi Sultanate — Delhi Sultanate (1236-1240).

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Punjab only

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Gujarat

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South India

Question 10

Marayoor in Idukki is famous for:

Accepted Answer

Natural sandalwood forests — Marayoor is the only place in Kerala with natural sandalwood forests and is also known for jaggery production.

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Coffee plantations

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Rubber estates

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Teak plantations

HSA Mixed Practice Test #96