HSA Mixed Practice Test #142

Question 1

Kerala's first Lokayukta:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Justice Thankappan — Justice P.S. Thankappan Nair (1999).‌​‍

Answer

Justice Sasidharan

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Justice Balakrishnan

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Justice Koshi

Question 2

Which region in Kerala is famous for its natural sandalwood forests?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Marayoor — Marayoor (Idukki) has Kerala's only natural sandalwood forest.‌​‍

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Meenachil

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Peermed

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Nenmara

Question 3

The highest peak of the Nilgiri hills is:

Accepted Answer

Doddabetta — Doddabetta (2,637 m) near Ooty is the highest peak of the Nilgiri hills.

Answer

Anamudi

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Mullayanagiri

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Guru Shikhar

Question 4

Vasco da Gama arrived in Kerala:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1498 — Vasco da Gama reached Kappad, Kozhikode on 20 May 1498.‌​‍

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1510

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1500

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1498

Question 5

The Kothari Commission (1964-66) reported on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Education — D. ‌​‍S. Kothari Commission on Education (1964-66). ‌​‍Recommended 10+2+3 structure and 6% of GDP for education.

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Elections

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Police

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Economic reforms

Question 6

Vizhinjam Port:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

International deepwater — India's first deep-water international container transshipment port.‌​‍

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Inland

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Regional

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Fishing only

Question 7

The Malabar Rebellion (Moplah Rebellion), a major anti-British and anti-landlord uprising, occurred in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1921 — The Malabar/Moplah Rebellion of August 1921 was led by Ali Musliyar and Variyankunnath Kunhahammad Haji.‌​‍

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1857

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1946

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1930

Question 8

Kerala's agricultural sector is characterized by fragmented landholdings, vulnerability to climate change, and challenges in post-harvest management, especially for small and marginal farmers. To enhance the resilience and profitability of these farmers by integrating them into the agricultural value chain and mitigating risks, which intervention would be *most effective*?

Accepted Answer

B. Strengthening Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) for collective bargaining, input procurement, processing, and direct market linkages. — Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) enable small and marginal farmers to aggregate their produce, inputs, and bargaining power, effectively overcoming the disadvantages of fragmented landholdings. This collective approach facilitates better access to quality inputs, post-harvest processing facilities, and direct market linkages, thereby integrating them into the agricultural value chain and enhancing their resilience and profitability. While other options offer some benefits, FPOs provide a more comprehensive solution for value chain integration and holistic risk mitigation for small farmers.

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A. Subsidizing chemical fertilizers and pesticides to reduce input costs for all farmers.

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C. Mandating minimum landholding sizes to promote economies of scale in farming operations.

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D. Implementing a universal crop insurance scheme covering all natural calamities without premium contribution.

Question 9

The Malayali newspaper 'Swadeshabhimani' was edited by:

Accepted Answer

Ramakrishna Pillai — Swadeshabhimani Ramakrishna Pillai edited the paper; he was exiled by the Travancore government in 1910 for criticism.

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Kumaran Asan

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C. V. Kunhiraman

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K. P. Kesava Menon

Question 10

The Punnapra-Vayalar uprising took place in which year?

Accepted Answer

1946 — The Punnapra-Vayalar uprising against the Travancore government took place in October 1946.

Answer

1921

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1930

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1957

HSA Mixed Practice Test #142