HSA Mixed Practice Test #157

Question 1

A person who hates people is called a:

Accepted Answer

Misanthrope — Misanthrope = hater of humankind. Philanthropist = lover of humankind.

Answer

Philanthropist

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Pedestrian

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Polyglot

Question 2

Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is on the banks of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vembanad Lake — Kumarakom (Kottayam) is on Vembanad Lake, famous for migratory birds.‌​‍

Answer

Ashtamudi Lake

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Periyar Lake

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Sasthamkotta Lake

Question 3

A teacher notices that her students, despite knowing many grammar rules, struggle to use English spontaneously in real-life conversations. Which of the following approaches would best address this issue by prioritizing meaningful interaction and real-world communication?

Accepted Answer

C. Designing activities that require students to communicate for authentic purposes, such as role-plays, discussions, and problem-solving tasks. — Option C describes the core principles of Communicative Language Teaching (CLT), which aims to develop communicative competence by engaging students in meaningful, authentic interactions. Options A and B represent the Audio-lingual Method and Grammar-Translation Method, respectively, both of which prioritize form or translation over spontaneous communication. Option D, while useful for accuracy, might hinder fluency and spontaneous expression if overemphasized.

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A. Implementing pattern drills and memorizing dialogues to build linguistic habits.

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B. Focusing on grammatical analysis and translation of complex literary texts.

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D. Administering frequent grammar quizzes and providing immediate, explicit error correction for every mistake.

Question 4

The Non-Cooperation Movement was launched in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1920 — Launched on 1 August 1920 by Gandhi; suspended after Chauri Chaura (February 1922).‌​‍

Answer

1919

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1922

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1930

Question 5

Razia Sultana was daughter of:

Accepted Answer

Iltutmish — Iltutmish's daughter — first woman ruler of Delhi.

Answer

Qutbuddin Aibak

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Balban

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Alauddin Khilji

Question 6

The Representation of the People Act, 1950 deals with:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Delimitation of constituencies and preparation of electoral rolls — RPA 1950: electoral rolls + constituencies; RPA 1951: conduct of elections + disqualifications.‌​‍

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Formation of political parties

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Settlement of election disputes only

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Conduct of elections and candidate eligibility

Question 7

Father of taxonomy:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Linnaeus — Carolus Linnaeus.‌​‍

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Darwin

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Aristotle

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Mendel

Question 8

Largest island in India:

Accepted Answer

Middle Andaman — Middle Andaman — largest island. (Majuli is largest river island.)

Answer

Majuli

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Salsette

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Sriharikota

Question 9

Resistance unit:

Accepted Answer

Ohm — Named after Georg Ohm.

Answer

Volt

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Ampere

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Watt

Question 10

Avogadro's law states equal volumes of gases at same T and P contain:

Accepted Answer

Equal number of molecules — Avogadro's 1811 hypothesis: same volume, same T, same P → same number of molecules.

Answer

Same mass

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Same density

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Same weight

HSA Mixed Practice Test #157