HSA Mixed Practice Test #1007

Question 1

Kerala's first Malayalam newspaper:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rajyasamacharam (1847, by Hermann Gundert) — Talasseri. ‌​‍Gundert (German missionary) also compiled Malayalam-English dictionary (1872). Paschimodayam was second.

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Kerala Kaumudi

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Mathrubhumi

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Manorama

Question 2

Art 80(3) — nomination categories:‌​‍

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Literature, science, art, social service — Eminence in these 4 fields.‌​‍

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None specified

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All MPs

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Only one

Question 3

The Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf to which body of water?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Gulf of Oman — The Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, which then opens into the Arabian Sea.‌​‍

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Red Sea

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Arabian Sea directly

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Mediterranean Sea

Question 4

What is the most significant characteristic that distinguishes microteaching from conventional teaching in terms of its operational scope?

Accepted Answer

B. It focuses on a single teaching skill at a time. — A defining feature of microteaching is its scaled-down nature, particularly in focusing on the mastery of one specific teaching skill at a time. This allows the trainee to concentrate on improving that particular aspect without being overwhelmed by the complexities of a full classroom situation. Options A, C, and D are not primary distinguishing characteristics of microteaching's operational scope.

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A. It involves a more advanced curriculum content.

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C. It uses more sophisticated teaching technologies.

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D. It requires a larger group of observers for feedback.

Question 5

Mangrove forests in India:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sundarbans, Bhitarkanika, Pichavaram — Coastal mangroves.‌​‍

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Thar

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Himalayas

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Nilgiris

Question 6

Kalam served as President of India during:

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2002–2007 — 11th President, 2002–2007.

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1997–2002

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2007–2012

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2012–2017

Question 7

Chandragupta II also known as:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vikramaditya — Greatest cultural patron.‌​‍

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Kumaragupta

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Skandagupta

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Samudragupta

Question 8

Myopia corrected by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Concave — Concave (diverging) lens.‌​‍

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Convex

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Bifocal

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Cylindrical

Question 9

The leader of the Malabar Rebellion was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Variyankunnathu Kunjahammed Haji — Variyankunnathu Kunjahammed Haji was the key leader of the 1921 Malabar Rebellion.‌​‍

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K. Kelappan

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T.K. Madhavan

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Pazhassi Raja

Question 10

The Attappady Soil Conservation Project in Kerala receives assistance from:

Accepted Answer

The Danish International Development Agency — Funded by DANIDA (Danish International Development Agency).

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The Japan International Cooperation Agency

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The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation

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The German Agency for Technical Cooperation

HSA Mixed Practice Test #1007