HSA Mixed Practice Test #1000

Question 1

India's first satellite was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Aryabhata — Aryabhata was India's first satellite, launched on 19 April 1975 by the Soviet Union from Kapustin Yar.‌​‍

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Rohini

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INSAT-1A

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Bhaskara

Question 2

Biofortification:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Breeding crops for higher nutritional value — Biofortified wheat (Atlas 66, high protein), rice (high Fe), maize (lysine-rich Protina). ‌​‍Golden rice (Vit A).

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Spraying

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Fermentation

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Irradiation

Question 3

In the Kerala Model of Development, which sector has played a crucial role in achieving high literacy rates and reducing infant mortality?

Accepted Answer

B. Decentralized governance and participatory planning through local self-governments (Panchayats) — Kerala's success in social development is attributed to decentralized governance and people's participation, empowering local bodies to implement programmes effectively. Option B is correct as Panchayati Raj institutions have been instrumental in grassroots planning. Options A, C, and D are incorrect as private sector dominance, industrial focus, or rigid centralization do not align with Kerala's approach.

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A. Private sector initiatives in education and healthcare

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C. Heavy state investment in large-scale industries

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D. Centralized national programmes without state-level modifications

Question 4

Right to Property removed from FR by:

Accepted Answer

44th — 44th Amendment — moved to Art 300A.

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42nd

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86th

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73rd

Question 5

Current delimitation basis census:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2001 — Based on 2001 census, frozen till 2026.‌​‍

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1971

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2011

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1991

Question 6

Rowlatt Act (Black Act):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1919 — 1919 — allowed detention without trial, curtailed civil liberties.‌​‍

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1920

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1918

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1922

Question 7

The element with atomic number 1 is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Hydrogen — Hydrogen (H) is the first element on the periodic table.‌​‍

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Helium

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Oxygen

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Nitrogen

Question 8

CVC selection committee:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

PM + Home Min + LoP — Three-member.‌​‍

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Judicial

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Parliament

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PM + President

Question 9

What did Werner's coordination theory (1893) propose about metal valences?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Metal has primary (oxidation state) and secondary (coordination number) valences — Nobel 1913. ‌​‍[Co(NH₃)₆]Cl₃: primary 3 (Cl⁻), secondary 6 (NH₃). Geometry: octahedral, tetrahedral, etc.

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Octet only

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Primary and secondary valences

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Only one valence

Question 10

The power of judicial review of constitutional amendments was established in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kesavananda Bharati (1973) — Kesavananda established the 'basic structure' doctrine; Parliament cannot amend basic structure. ‌​‍Reaffirmed in Minerva Mills and Indira Gandhi v. Raj Narain.

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Golak Nath (1967)

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Minerva Mills (1980)

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Shankari Prasad (1951)

HSA Mixed Practice Test #1000