HSA Mixed Practice Test #158

Question 1

Gandhi wrote Hind Swaraj in Gujarati in:‌​‍

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1909 — Hind Swaraj was written by Gandhi in Gujarati in 1909 aboard SS Kildonan Castle.‌​‍

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1931

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1921

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1919

Question 2

Chipko Movement originated in which state?‌​‍

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Uttarakhand — The Chipko Movement started in 1973 in the Garhwal Himalayas (now Uttarakhand) to protest tree felling.‌​‍

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Himachal Pradesh

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Rajasthan

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Kerala

Question 3

Synonym of NEFARIOUS:

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Wicked — Very evil.

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Kind

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Good

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Noble

Question 4

Choose the correct preposition: 'He is fond ___ music.'‌​‍

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of — 'Fond of' — fixed preposition.‌​‍

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for

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on

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in

Question 5

The Carnatic Wars were fought in India between which two European powers?‌​‍

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British and French — Three Carnatic Wars were fought between the British and French; the British won, confining the French to Pondicherry, Yanam, Karaikal and Mahe.‌​‍

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Portuguese and French

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Dutch and British

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Portuguese and Dutch

Question 6

In the context of the three-tier Panchayati Raj system in Kerala, a newly elected Grama Panchayat is preparing its annual development plan. To ensure genuine grassroots participation and accurate needs assessment for the plan, which of the following is the most fundamental and initial step mandated by the Kerala Panchayat Raj Act?

Accepted Answer

C. Ward Sabhas are convened in each ward to discuss local needs, identify problems, and propose solutions, which are then consolidated and approved by the Grama Sabha. — The Kerala Panchayat Raj Act emphasizes participatory planning, starting from the lowest level. Ward Sabhas are the primary forums where citizens directly articulate their needs and priorities, which are then deliberated and approved by the Grama Sabha, forming the foundation of the Grama Panchayat's development plan. Options A, B, and D represent later stages or alternative approaches that do not prioritize the initial grassroots engagement as effectively as Ward and Grama Sabhas.

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A. The Grama Panchayat forms a working group of experts to conduct a survey of local resources and prepare a draft plan.

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B. The Block Panchayat convenes a joint meeting with all Grama Panchayat presidents to identify common development priorities for the block.

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D. The District Planning Committee allocates funds and issues broad guidelines, based on which the Grama Panchayat designs its specific projects.

Question 7

Which blood cells help in clotting?‌​‍

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Platelets — Platelets (thrombocytes) help in blood clotting by forming a plug at the site of a wound to prevent excessive bleeding.‌​‍

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White Blood Cells

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Red Blood Cells

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Plasma

Question 8

Himalayas formed:‌​‍

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~50 Mya — About 50 million years ago.‌​‍

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200 Mya

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10 Mya

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100 Mya

Question 9

The liberalization of trade policies and increased global competition have significantly impacted Kerala's traditional cash crop sector, leading to price volatility and reduced farmer incomes, particularly for crops like rubber and spices. What would be a viable long-term strategy to help farmers adapt and thrive in this changing economic landscape?

Accepted Answer

B. Promoting value addition, product diversification, and exploring niche markets for unique Kerala produce, alongside strengthening farmer collectives for better market negotiation. — Value addition, product diversification, and exploring niche markets enable farmers to differentiate their produce and fetch better prices, reducing reliance on volatile commodity markets. Strengthening farmer collectives improves their bargaining power. Imposing high import duties can lead to trade conflicts and is not a sustainable long-term solution, while shifting crops or providing only financial aid do not address the core issue of adapting to global competition.

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A. Imposing high import duties on competing agricultural products to protect domestic farmers.

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C. Encouraging farmers to abandon traditional cash crops and shift entirely to food grain cultivation to ensure local food security.

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D. Providing large-scale direct financial aid to farmers to compensate for price drops, without addressing underlying market dynamics.

Question 10

Which is the first fully organic state in India?‌​‍

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Sikkim — Sikkim was declared India's first fully organic state in 2016.‌​‍

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Haryana

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Kerala

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Punjab

HSA Mixed Practice Test #158