HSA Mixed Practice Test #98

Question 1

UPA (United Progressive Alliance) was formed in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2004 — UPA formed after 2004 elections, led by Congress. ‌​‍Ran governments 2004-2009 and 2009-2014 under Manmohan Singh.

Answer

2009

Answer

1999

Answer

1998

Question 2

Kerala Technological University:

Accepted Answer

KTU (Thiruvananthapuram HQ) — APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University.

Answer

Kochi

Answer

Kozhikode

Answer

Kollam

Question 3

The J.C. Daniel Award is the highest honour in Malayalam cinema, instituted by the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy. This award primarily recognizes individuals for their:

Accepted Answer

B. Significant lifetime contributions and overall excellence to Malayalam cinema. — The J.C. Daniel Award is a lifetime achievement award. It is given to individuals for their comprehensive and enduring contributions to the growth and development of Malayalam cinema, encompassing various roles such as acting, direction, scriptwriting, or technical excellence over many years.

Answer

A. Outstanding performance as a lead actor in a single blockbuster film.

Answer

C. Direction of commercially successful films in the previous calendar year.

Answer

D. Achievements exclusively in international film festivals.

Question 4

He is ___ honest man:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

an — 'An' — silent h, vowel sound.‌​‍

Answer

a

Answer

the

Answer

no article

Question 5

Lokpal Chair qualification:

Accepted Answer

Former CJI or SC judge — Former CJI/SC judge or eminent person.

Answer

Any retired judge

Answer

Eminent

Answer

Senior IAS

Question 6

Manganese producer:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

MP, Maharashtra — Central India.‌​‍

Answer

Odisha

Answer

Only MH

Answer

Only MP

Question 7

Chilika Lake in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Odisha — Largest brackish water lake in India.‌​‍

Answer

Kerala

Answer

Tamil Nadu

Answer

AP

Question 8

The Sepoy Mutiny of 1857 started at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Meerut — The 1857 Revolt started at Meerut on 10 May 1857 and spread to Delhi and other regions.‌​‍

Answer

Delhi

Answer

Lucknow

Answer

Kanpur

Question 9

Basic Structure doctrine from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kesavananda Bharati case — Kesavananda Bharati v State of Kerala (1973).‌​‍

Answer

Shah Bano case

Answer

Minerva Mills case

Answer

Golaknath case

Question 10

The southernmost point of the Indian mainland is:

Accepted Answer

Kanyakumari — Kanyakumari = mainland southern tip; Indira Point (Great Nicobar) = overall southernmost Indian territory.

Answer

Indira Point

Answer

Rameswaram

Answer

Dhanushkodi

HSA Mixed Practice Test #98