HSA Mixed Practice Test #1029

Question 1

Benzene exhibits:

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Electrophilic substitution mainly (aromaticity) — 6 delocalised π electrons; 4n+2 (Hückel). Friedel-Crafts, nitration, sulphonation, halogenation.

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Only addition

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Only combustion

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Only free-radical addition

Question 2

Paliath Achan, who joined Velu Thampi's revolt, was the Prime Minister of:

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Kochi (Cochin) — Paliath Achans were hereditary Prime Ministers of Kochi kingdom.

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Travancore

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Calicut (Zamorin)

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Malabar

Question 3

Synonym of COGENT:‌​‍

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Convincing — Clear, logical, convincing.‌​‍

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Uncertain

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Doubtful

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Weak

Question 4

Goa, Daman and Diu were liberated from Portuguese control in:‌​‍

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1961 — India's Operation Vijay liberated Goa, Daman, Diu in December 1961.‌​‍

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1947

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1971

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1954

Question 5

Which of the following administrative innovations was a distinct feature of the Delhi Sultanate's rule in India, particularly under rulers like Alauddin Khalji?

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A. Introduction of a centralized land revenue system based on precise measurement (masahat) and assessment. — The Delhi Sultanate, especially under Alauddin Khalji, made significant strides in land revenue administration by implementing a system based on the precise measurement (masahat) of cultivated land. This centralized approach aimed to directly collect revenue from peasants, bypassing intermediaries and ensuring a more consistent income for the state, which was crucial for maintaining its large army.

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B. Establishment of a unified civil service recruited purely on merit, replacing hereditary positions.

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C. Granting complete autonomy to local Hindu chieftains in exchange for a fixed annual tribute.

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D. Construction of an extensive network of metalled roads for trade and swift troop movement across the empire.

Question 6

Correct spelling:‌​‍

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Occasion — Occasion — one 's', two 'c's.‌​‍

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Occassion

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Ocassion

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Occasian

Question 7

Change to reported speech: Ram said, 'I have finished my work.'‌​‍

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Ram said that he had finished his work — Present perfect → past perfect; 'I' → 'he'; 'my' → 'his'.‌​‍

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Ram says he had finished his work

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Ram said I have finished my work

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Ram said he has finished his work

Question 8

Find the wrong part: Do you think he is getting more worser day by day?‌​‍

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more worser — Double comparative 'more worser' is wrong. 'Worse' alone is correct.‌​‍

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Do you think

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he is getting

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day by day

Question 9

The invention of the Spinning Jenny (1764) is credited to:‌​‍

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James Hargreaves — Hargreaves invented the Spinning Jenny, boosting cotton yarn output.‌​‍

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Edmund Cartwright

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Richard Arkwright

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Samuel Crompton

Question 10

Who said 'Swaraj is my birthright':‌​‍

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Tilak — Bal Gangadhar Tilak.‌​‍

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Gandhi

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Bose

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Jawaharlal Nehru

HSA Mixed Practice Test #1029