HSA Mixed Practice Test #129

Question 1

Which of the following awards is specifically conferred by the Government of Kerala to recognize outstanding contributions in the field of literature?

Accepted Answer

A. Ezhuthachan Puraskaram — The Ezhuthachan Puraskaram is a prestigious literary award instituted by the Government of Kerala to honor individuals who have made significant contributions to Malayalam literature. The Jnanpith Award and Sahitya Akademi Award are national-level honors, while the Padma Vibhushan is a broader civilian award not specific to literature.

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B. Jnanpith Award

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C. Sahitya Akademi Award

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D. Padma Vibhushan

Question 2

Kerala was formed on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1 November 1956 — Kerala was formed on 1 November 1956 under the States Reorganisation Act by merging Travancore-Cochin state and the Malabar district of Madras.‌​‍

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15 August 1947

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1 May 1960

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26 January 1950

Question 3

Delhi Sultanate lasted:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1206-1526 — 320 years. 5 dynasties.‌​‍

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1192-1526

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1526-1857

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1206-1707

Question 4

A Class 3 teacher in a Kerala government school observes that a significant number of students are struggling with basic reading comprehension and simple arithmetic operations, despite regular classroom instruction. Which of the following NEP 2020 initiatives, aligned with SCERT's implementation, would primarily guide the teacher's approach to address this challenge?

Accepted Answer

C. Implementing targeted interventions aligned with the NIPUN Bharat Mission's goals for Foundational Literacy and Numeracy. — The NIPUN Bharat Mission, launched under NEP 2020, aims to ensure that every child achieves foundational literacy and numeracy by the end of Grade 3. A teacher addressing students' struggles in basic reading and arithmetic would align their strategies with this mission, employing targeted, age-appropriate interventions to achieve these fundamental learning outcomes.

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A. Promoting advanced multidisciplinary project-based learning for all students.

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B. Focusing on the objectives of the National Curricular Framework for Secondary Education (NCF-SE).

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D. Shifting the medium of instruction entirely to English to improve global competency.

Question 5

Treaty of Purandar (1665):

Accepted Answer

Shivaji vs Aurangzeb — Shivaji ceded forts to Mughals.

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Peshwa

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Maratha-Mughal

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Bhonsle

Question 6

Number of bones in an adult human body is:

Accepted Answer

206 — Adult human skeleton has 206 bones; infants have ~270 that fuse over time.

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186

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256

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300

Question 7

Who is regarded as 'Kerala Hemingway'?

Accepted Answer

Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai — Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai — sometimes called the Hemingway of Kerala literature.

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M.T. Vasudevan Nair

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C.V. Raman Pillai

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Kurisseri Gopala Pillai

Question 8

Molar mass from elevation in boiling point — formula:

Accepted Answer

M = Kb·w/(ΔTb·W) — Elevation: ΔTb = Kb·m. Colligative property. Kb = ebullioscopic constant (water 0.52 K kg/mol).

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Kb·W/w

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ΔTb

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m = ΔTb

Question 9

Who is the Chairman of NITI Aayog?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Prime Minister — The PM is the ex-officio Chairman of NITI Aayog. ‌​‍The Vice Chairman is the functional head.

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Finance Minister

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RBI Governor

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President

Question 10

Vitamin K is for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Blood clotting — Blood clotting. Source: green leafy vegetables.‌​‍

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Vision

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Energy

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Bone strength

HSA Mixed Practice Test #129