HSA Mixed Practice Test #1042

Question 1

J. J. Thomson discovered the:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Electron — Thomson discovered the electron in 1897 via cathode ray tube experiments.‌​‍

Answer

Neutron

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Nucleus

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Proton

Question 2

Guruvayur Satyagraha led by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

K Kelappan — K. Kelappan (Kerala Gandhi).‌​‍

Answer

TK Madhavan

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Ayyankali

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Guru

Question 3

Which of the following is a primary characteristic or impact associated with the retreating monsoon season in India?

Accepted Answer

C. Formation of tropical cyclones in the Bay of Bengal, often impacting the eastern coast. — The retreating monsoon, particularly during October-November, is known for the formation of intense tropical cyclones in the Bay of Bengal, which frequently strike the eastern coast of India. Options A and D relate to the Southwest monsoon or pre-monsoon period, while option B describes conditions typical of the winter season, not primarily the retreating monsoon's direct impact.

Answer

A. Intensification of rainfall in the Western Ghats and Konkan coast.

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B. Significant temperature drop and widespread fog in the Indo-Gangetic plains.

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D. Onset of the 'Mango Showers' in Kerala and Karnataka.

Question 4

The Chola dynasty's greatest temple (UNESCO) at Thanjavur was built by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rajaraja Chola I (c. 1010 CE, Brihadisvara) — Brihadisvara (Big) Temple at Thanjavur (1010 CE) — 216-foot vimana. ‌​‍Rajendra I later built Gangaikonda Cholapuram.

Answer

Rajendra Chola

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Vijayalaya

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Kulothunga

Question 5

Chipko Movement (1973):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Uttarakhand women hugging trees to stop felling — Gaura Devi, Sunderlal Bahuguna, Chandi Prasad Bhatt. ‌​‍Inspired Appiko in Karnataka. Named for 'embrace' in Hindi.

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Urban

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Religious

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Caste

Question 6

The Polish astronomer-priest who proposed the heliocentric model of the solar system was:

Accepted Answer

Nicolaus Copernicus — Copernicus' 'De Revolutionibus' (1543) placed the Sun at the centre.

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Galileo Galilei

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Johannes Kepler

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Tycho Brahe

Question 7

Mount Everest is in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Nepal-China border — Everest (8,849 m) is on the Nepal-China (Tibet) border.‌​‍

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India

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China

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Nepal-India border

Question 8

Wular Lake:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

J&K (largest freshwater) — Largest freshwater lake in India.‌​‍

Answer

UP

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Kerala

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Rajasthan

Question 9

Mathura school of art under:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kushans — Indigenous Indian style under Kushans.‌​‍

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Mauryas

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Cholas

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Guptas

Question 10

Which states are primarily included in India's cotton belt?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Maharashtra, Gujarat, Telangana — Black soil regions.‌​‍

Answer

Only MH

Answer

Punjab

Answer

Only Gujarat

HSA Mixed Practice Test #1042