HSA Mixed Practice Test #148

Question 1

Synonym of AMELIORATE:

Accepted Answer

Improve — Make better.

Answer

Worsen

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Destroy

Answer

Continue

Question 2

Aurangzeb's policies:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Re-imposed Jizya — Re-imposed Jizya 1679.‌​‍

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Religious tolerance

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Secular

Answer

Kept Din-i-Ilahi

Question 3

The Kerala Education Department's 'Hi-Tech School Project' under the Public Education Rejuvenation Mission aims to significantly upgrade the learning environment. Which of the following best describes its core objective?

Accepted Answer

B. To convert all classrooms in government and aided schools into smart classrooms with digital equipment and internet connectivity. — The 'Hi-Tech School Project' primarily focuses on upgrading the physical and digital infrastructure of public classrooms. Its core objective is to convert traditional classrooms into smart learning spaces equipped with projectors, laptops, and internet connectivity, thereby modernizing the teaching-learning process. Other options represent either partial aspects, consequences, or entirely different initiatives.

Answer

A. To ensure every student receives a personal tablet for online learning.

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C. To introduce advanced coding and robotics curriculum from primary grades.

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D. To provide specialized training to teachers in advanced IT skills only.

Question 4

GST Council chaired by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Union Finance Minister — Union FM chairs GST Council. Includes all state FMs.‌​‍

Answer

PM

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President

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RBI Governor

Question 5

The windward side of the Western Ghats receives heavy rainfall; the leeward side lies in a:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rain shadow — The Deccan Plateau, east of the Western Ghats, is a rain-shadow area with much lower rainfall.‌​‍

Answer

Delta region

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Fog belt

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Glacial zone

Question 6

What are Kerala's physiographic zones?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Highland, Midland, Lowland — West: lowland (coast 590 km). ‌​‍Middle: midland (rice, coconut). East: highland (Western Ghats).

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Only coast

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Only hills

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Only plains

Question 7

Sarkaria Commission (1983) on:

Accepted Answer

Centre-State relations — Centre-State relations.

Answer

Police

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Judiciary

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Elections

Question 8

Which ministry implements POSHAN Abhiyan in India?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ministry of Women and Child Development — POSHAN Abhiyan (National Nutrition Mission, 2018) is run by MoWCD.‌​‍

Answer

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

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Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

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Ministry of Education

Question 9

Which preposition: 'She is married ___ a doctor.'‌​‍

Accepted Answer

to — 'Married to' someone.‌​‍

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in

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with

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on

Question 10

'Call a spade a spade' means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Speak frankly and directly — Call a spade a spade = speak plainly and truthfully without euphemism.‌​‍

Answer

Use gardening tools

Answer

Insult someone

Answer

Dig a hole

HSA Mixed Practice Test #148