HSA Mixed Practice Test #180

Question 1

The 86th Amendment (2002) is famous for:

Accepted Answer

Making education a Fundamental Right (Article 21A) and a Fundamental Duty — 86th Amendment: added Article 21A (Right to Education) + Article 51A(k) (parents' duty to provide education).

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Anti-defection law

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Panchayati Raj

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GST

Question 2

First Muslim woman ruler Delhi:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Razia Sultan — Razia Sultan (1236-40).‌​‍

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Nur Jahan

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Chand Bibi

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Mumtaz

Question 3

Kunwar Singh from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Bihar (Jagdishpur) — 80-year-old zamindar of Jagdishpur.‌​‍

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UP

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Bengal

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MP

Question 4

Tropic of Cancer passes through ___ Indian states:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

8 — 8 states.‌​‍

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6

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7

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9

Question 5

The Swadeshabhimani newspaper was founded by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vakkom Moulavi — Vakkom Moulavi founded Swadeshabhimani in 1905. ‌​‍K. Ramakrishna Pillai was its famous editor who was exiled by the Travancore Dewan for his writings.

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K. Ramakrishna Pillai

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Hermann Gundert

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C.V. Kunhiraman

Question 6

Sree Narayana Guru's seminal philosophy of 'One Caste, One Religion, One God for Man' was a radical statement in early 20th-century Kerala. Which of the following statements best encapsulates the *primary objective* of this philosophy in the context of the prevailing social hierarchy?

Accepted Answer

C. To challenge the hierarchical caste system and promote spiritual equality and universalism among all human beings. — Sree Narayana Guru's philosophy directly challenged the discriminatory caste system prevalent in Kerala by asserting the fundamental spiritual unity and equality of all human beings, thereby promoting universalism over sectarian divisions. Options A, B, and D misrepresent his core objectives, which were focused on social upliftment through spiritual equality and reform within society, not forming new sects, abolishing religion entirely, or promoting conversions to other faiths as a primary solution.

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A. To advocate for the complete abolition of all religious practices and institutions.

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B. To establish a new, unified Hindu sect under his direct spiritual leadership.

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D. To encourage the conversion of lower-caste individuals to Abrahamic religions for social upliftment.

Question 7

Blood groups were discovered by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Karl Landsteiner — Karl Landsteiner discovered ABO blood groups in 1901. Nobel Prize 1930.‌​‍

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Pasteur

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Fleming

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Jenner

Question 8

It has been a controversial topic whether ___ should be made legal or not.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

euthanasia — Euthanasia (mercy killing) is the contested legal/moral topic.‌​‍

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anaesthesia

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militia

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blasphemy

Question 9

RMS speed of ideal gas molecules at T:

Accepted Answer

√(3RT/M) — v_rms = √(3RT/M) = √(3kT/m). Mean = √(8RT/πM); most probable = √(2RT/M).

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√(RT/M)

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√(2RT/M)

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√(RT)

Question 10

Inner core state:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Solid — Solid iron-nickel despite high T.‌​‍

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Gas

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Plasma

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Liquid

HSA Mixed Practice Test #180