HSA Mixed Practice Test #1045

Question 1

'Vayalvaram Veedu' is related to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ayyankali — Ayyankali's family home was 'Vayalvaram Veedu' in Venganoor.‌​‍

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Vallathol Narayana Menon

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Sree Narayana Guru

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Dr. Palpu

Question 2

Immunisation schedule in India — BCG given at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Birth (against TB) — Universal Immunization Programme. ‌​‍DPT, OPV, Hepatitis B, MMR, etc. Mission Indradhanush targets unimmunised.

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5 years

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10 years

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15 years

Question 3

Kumaranasan 3 major works:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Veenapoovu, Chandala Bhikshuki, Chintavishtayaya Sita — Several landmark poems.‌​‍

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Many

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Two

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Only one

Question 4

The writ 'Mandamus' is issued to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Compel a public authority to perform its duty — Mandamus ('we command') orders a public official/body to perform a public duty.‌​‍

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Question an official's appointment

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Stop a lower court from overstepping

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Release a prisoner

Question 5

Haloalkanes on reaction with alcoholic KOH give:

Accepted Answer

Alkene (E2 elimination) — Aqueous KOH gives alcohol (SN2). Saytzeff rule: more substituted alkene is major product.

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Alcohol

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Ether

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Aldehyde

Question 6

Which of the following is a key provision of the Right to Education (RTE) Act 2009 that directly supports inclusive education?

Accepted Answer

B. Reservation of 25% seats for disadvantaged groups in private schools — The RTE Act 2009 mandates the reservation of 25% seats for disadvantaged groups, including children with disabilities, in private schools, which directly supports inclusive education. Option A is incorrect as it is not a compulsory provision. Option C contradicts the principle of inclusive education. Option D is not a mandatory requirement under the RTE Act.

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A. Compulsory teacher training in special education

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C. Establishment of separate schools for children with disabilities

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D. Mandatory use of assistive technology in all classrooms

Question 7

Which soil type is best for cotton cultivation?

Accepted Answer

Black (Regur) soil — Black soil (Regur or cotton soil) is ideal for cotton cultivation due to its moisture-retaining capacity.

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Alluvial soil

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Laterite soil

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Red soil

Question 8

Synonym of PRISTINE:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Pure — Immaculate; original.‌​‍

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Dirty

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Old

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Polluted

Question 9

If a wave produces 50 crests and 50 troughs in 0.5 s, its frequency is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

100 Hz — 50 complete cycles in 0.5 s = 100 cycles/s = 100 Hz.‌​‍

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25 Hz

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200 Hz

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50 Hz

Question 10

Gandhi-Irwin Pact:

Accepted Answer

1931 — March 1931 — suspended Civil Disobedience, Gandhi attended RTC.

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1930

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1932

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1933

HSA Mixed Practice Test #1045