HSA Mixed Practice Test #136

Question 1

The principle 'liberty, equality, fraternity' came from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

French Revolution — Liberté, égalité, fraternité — France's national motto since 1789. ‌​‍Inspired Indian Preamble.

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Russian Revolution

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American Revolution

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Glorious Revolution

Question 2

Synonym of BELLIGERENT:

Accepted Answer

Hostile — Warlike, aggressive.

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Peaceful

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Friendly

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Calm

Question 3

Study of fossils:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Palaeontology — Palaeontology.‌​‍

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Ecology

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Geology

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Archaeology

Question 4

Stop codons:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

UAA, UAG, UGA — 3 stop codons.‌​‍

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GGG

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AUG

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UUU

Question 5

Delhi Art:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

239AA — Special provisions NCT Delhi.‌​‍

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239A

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239

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370

Question 6

The last session of an existing Lok Sabha after a new Lok Sabha is elected is known as:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Lame Duck — 'Lame Duck Session' — outgoing legislators in their final session.‌​‍

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Joint sitting

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Guillotine

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Sine die

Question 7

Kochi Metro Phase 2:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

JLN Stadium to Infopark via Kakkanad — Extension Kakkanad-Infopark.‌​‍

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Under construction

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Edapally to Aluva

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Kakkanad to Tripunithura

Question 8

Kerala's COVID contact tracing called:

Accepted Answer

Kerala model — Kerala model of COVID-19 response praised globally.

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Corona fighter

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E-Health

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Aarogya

Question 9

Which of the following statements regarding the State Election Commissioner of Kerala is NOT correct?

Accepted Answer

D. The State Election Commissioner can be removed from office by a resolution passed by the State Legislature with a special majority. — The State Election Commissioner is appointed by the Governor (Article 243K(1)) and their conditions of service and tenure are determined by the Governor, subject to state law (Article 243K(2)). The SEC oversees elections to Panchayats and Municipalities (Article 243K(1)). However, the State Election Commissioner can only be removed from office in the same manner and on the same grounds as a Judge of a High Court, which means by the President on an address passed by both Houses of Parliament, not by the State Legislature.

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A. The State Election Commissioner is appointed by the Governor of Kerala.

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B. The conditions of service and tenure of office of the Commissioner are determined by the Governor, subject to any law made by the State Legislature.

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C. The State Election Commission is empowered to superintend, direct, and control the preparation of electoral rolls and the conduct of elections to Panchayats and Municipalities.

Question 10

Buddha died at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kushinagar — Mahaparinirvana at Kushinagar, 483 BCE.‌​‍

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Sarnath

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Bodh Gaya

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Lumbini

HSA Mixed Practice Test #136