HSA Mixed Practice Test #179

Question 1

Bardoli Satyagraha (1928) led by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sardar Patel — Patel earned 'Sardar' title.‌​‍

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Vallabhbhai

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Gandhi

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Jawaharlal Nehru

Question 2

In an English classroom, the teacher frequently uses repetition drills, substitution drills, and memorization of dialogues to help students internalize grammatical patterns and correct pronunciation. This approach is most characteristic of which language teaching method?

Accepted Answer

B. Audio-Lingual Method (ALM) — The Audio-Lingual Method (ALM) is characterized by extensive use of drills (repetition, substitution, transformation) and memorization of dialogues to form correct language habits. Its primary focus is on oral proficiency through pattern practice and habit formation. CLT and TBLT prioritize meaningful communication and tasks, while the Whole Language Approach integrates all language skills through authentic materials rather than drills.

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A. Communicative Language Teaching (CLT)

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C. Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT)

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D. Whole Language Approach

Question 3

Statements about Marayoor — which are TRUE? (i) Small town in Idukki Taluk (ii) Prehistoric rock paintings (iii) Famous for sandalwood forests (iv) Scenic Pambar river

Accepted Answer

All four — All four are correct facts about Marayoor (Idukki district).

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(i), (ii), (iii)

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(ii), (iii), (iv)

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(i), (iii), (iv)

Question 4

John Cabot is known for reaching:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Newfoundland — John Cabot (Giovanni Caboto) reached Newfoundland in 1497 under an English commission.‌​‍

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Philippines

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Brazil

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India

Question 5

Nagarjuna Sagar Dam is on which river?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Krishna — Nagarjuna Sagar Dam across the Krishna River in Telangana/Andhra Pradesh is one of the world's largest masonry dams.‌​‍

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Godavari

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Tungabhadra

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Cauvery

Question 6

The most abundant metal in Earth's crust is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Aluminium — Aluminium (~8%) is the most abundant metal. ‌​‍Oxygen (~46%) is the most abundant element overall.

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Iron

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Copper

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Gold

Question 7

Mendeleev's periodic table arranged elements by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Atomic mass — Mendeleev (1869) used atomic mass; Moseley later switched to atomic number.‌​‍

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Atomic number

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Electronegativity

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Atomic radius

Question 8

Onam month:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Chingam — Chingam (Aug-Sep).‌​‍

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Medam

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Karkidakam

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Thulam

Question 9

Most forest cover (area):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

MP — Madhya Pradesh — largest forest area.‌​‍

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Kerala

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Chhattisgarh

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Arunachal Pradesh

Question 10

Most abundant metal in crust:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Aluminium — Aluminium (~8%).‌​‍

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Iron

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Copper

Answer

Gold

HSA Mixed Practice Test #179