HSA Mixed Practice Test #1011

Question 1

Forest Conservation Act:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1980 — 1980.‌​‍

Answer

1986

Answer

1972

Answer

2002

Question 2

Widow Remarriage Act:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1856 — Hindu Widow Remarriage Act 1856 — efforts of Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar.‌​‍

Answer

1829

Answer

1872

Answer

1891

Question 3

Haber's process synthesises:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

NH₃ (N₂ + 3H₂ ⇌ 2NH₃, Fe catalyst, 450°C, 200 atm) — Nobel Haber 1918. ‌​‍Basis of modern fertilizers. Exothermic; high P and moderate T balance equilibrium and kinetics.

Answer

HCl

Answer

H₂SO₄

Answer

NO

Question 4

Vaigai in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Tamil Nadu — TN — Madurai region.‌​‍

Answer

AP

Answer

Karnataka

Answer

Kerala

Question 5

Which is commonly used to prepare ethene in the laboratory?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Dehydration of ethanol with conc. H₂SO₄ — CH₃CH₂OH → CH₂=CH₂ + H₂O at 170 °C with conc. H₂SO₄.‌​‍

Answer

Reduction of ethanol

Answer

Oxidation of methane

Answer

Hydrogenation

Question 6

A teacher aims to help students reach their full potential and develop a deep understanding and passion for learning beyond basic curriculum requirements. According to Maslow's Hierarchy, which level of need is the teacher primarily trying to facilitate in their students?

Accepted Answer

D. Self-actualization Needs — Self-actualization Needs, at the top of Maslow's hierarchy, involve realizing one's full potential, personal growth, and seeking peak experiences. A teacher aiming for students to develop a deep understanding and passion for learning beyond requirements is facilitating their journey towards self-actualization. While esteem needs (competence, achievement) are important, self-actualization goes further to encompass the fulfillment of one's unique capabilities and desire for knowledge for its own sake.

Answer

A. Safety Needs

Answer

B. Belongingness and Love Needs

Answer

C. Esteem Needs

Question 7

Godavari called:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Dakshin Ganga — 'Southern Ganga'.‌​‍

Answer

Ganga

Answer

Sarayu

Answer

Kaveri

Question 8

Master gland:

Accepted Answer

Pituitary — Pituitary — controls other glands.

Answer

Thyroid

Answer

Liver

Answer

Adrenal

Question 9

Parliament consists of:

Accepted Answer

President + LS + RS — Art 79 — President + Lok Sabha + Rajya Sabha.

Answer

LS + RS

Answer

President + LS

Answer

LS only

Question 10

Which Vedic sage is considered the author of the Gayatri Mantra?

Accepted Answer

Sage Viswamitra — Rigveda 3.62.10 — the Gayatri Mantra is ascribed to sage Vishwamitra.

Answer

Sage Agasthya

Answer

Sage Angiras

Answer

Sage Kashyapa

HSA Mixed Practice Test #1011