HSA Mixed Practice Test #125

Question 1

The world-famous mineral region in India:‌​‍

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Chotanagpur Plateau — Chotanagpur Plateau (Jharkhand) — coal, iron, copper, mica, bauxite belt.‌​‍

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Shillong Plateau

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North East frontier

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Deccan Plateau

Question 2

Krishna, Godavari, Cauvery flow:

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East (Bay of Bengal) — Eastward flowing peninsular rivers.

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West (Arabian Sea)

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North

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South

Question 3

Kerala's backwaters length:

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~900 km — About 900 km of navigable backwaters.

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500

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2000

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300

Question 4

Laterite soil found in:

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Kerala and hills of Karnataka — Heavy rain areas — Kerala, Karnataka Ghats, parts of NE.

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Punjab

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Rajasthan

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UP

Question 5

A 14-year-old girl is extremely self-conscious about a minor pimple on her face, believing that everyone she encounters will notice it and judge her negatively. This heightened self-awareness and belief that others are constantly observing and evaluating her is an example of:

Accepted Answer

B. Imaginary audience — The 'imaginary audience' is a cognitive distortion common in adolescent egocentrism, where adolescents believe that others are as interested in them as they are in themselves, leading to intense self-consciousness. 'Personal fable' is the belief in one's uniqueness and invincibility, while deductive reasoning and concrete operational thought are different cognitive processes.

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A. Deductive reasoning

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C. Personal fable

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D. Concrete operational thought

Question 6

Synonym of RESILIENT:‌​‍

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Able to recover — Resilient = able to withstand/recover.‌​‍

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Weak

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Rigid

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Fragile

Question 7

Idamalayar Dam is built across which river?‌​‍

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Idamalayar River — Idamalayar Dam is built across the Idamalayar River, a tributary of the Periyar, in Ernakulam district.‌​‍

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Chalakudy

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Muvattupuzha

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Periyar

Question 8

Which state in India celebrates 'Vidyasagar Jayanti' on September 26th as a tribute to Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, who contributed significantly to women's education and social reforms?

Accepted Answer

A. West Bengal — Vidyasagar Jayanti is celebrated on September 26th to commemorate the birth anniversary of Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, a prominent social reformer and educator known for his work in women's education and widow remarriage in West Bengal. The other states listed do not observe this day as an education-focused celebration.

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B. Maharashtra

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C. Tamil Nadu

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D. Kerala

Question 9

Where did Gandhiji launch his first satyagraha in India?‌​‍

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Champaran — Champaran Satyagraha (1917) in Bihar was Gandhiji's first satyagraha in India.‌​‍

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Dandi

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Kappad

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Noakhali

Question 10

Synonym of COMMENCE:‌​‍

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Begin — Commence = Begin.‌​‍

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End

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Pause

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Stop

HSA Mixed Practice Test #125