HSA Mixed Practice Test #182

Question 1

Where is the Earth's magnetic north pole located?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Near geographic south (near Antarctica) — Compass 'north' points to magnetic south (opposite convention). ‌​‍Declination and dip vary with location.

Answer

Centre

Answer

Equator

Answer

Geographic north

Question 2

Civil Disobedience Movement started with:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Salt March — Salt March (Dandi March) launched the Civil Disobedience Movement.‌​‍

Answer

Non-Cooperation

Answer

Boycott of Simon Commission

Answer

Quit India

Question 3

The Tropic of Cancer is at latitude:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

23.5°N — Tropic of Cancer lies at 23½°N; Capricorn at 23½°S.‌​‍

Answer

0°

Answer

90°N

Answer

66.5°N

Question 4

NJAC struck down because:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

All — Violated basic structure — judicial independence.‌​‍

Answer

Unconstitutional

Answer

Basic structure

Answer

Threatened independence of judiciary

Question 5

Following a government initiative to integrate advanced digital learning tools and provide ICT training for teachers across all government schools in Kerala, a Headmaster is tasked with identifying the appropriate state-level agency for procuring approved e-content, establishing smart classrooms, and facilitating professional development workshops for staff on educational technology. Which body should the Headmaster primarily contact?

Accepted Answer

B. Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education (KITE) — Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education (KITE) is the state government agency specifically responsible for promoting and implementing ICT education in schools. Its core functions include developing e-content, establishing smart classrooms, providing ICT training to teachers, and managing the IT infrastructure for educational purposes. SCERT focuses on curriculum and research, SSK on overall scheme implementation, and DGE on general administration.

Answer

A. State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT)

Answer

C. Samagra Shiksha Kerala (SSK)

Answer

D. Directorate of General Education (DGE)

Question 6

In which river is Bhakra-Nangal Dam situated?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sutlej — Bhakra-Nangal Dam is on the Sutlej River.‌​‍

Answer

Narmada

Answer

Krishna

Answer

Godavari

Question 7

Berubari Union case (1960):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Both A and B — Cession needs amendment; Preamble not part of Constitution (overruled later).‌​‍

Answer

Preamble (not part)

Answer

Border

Answer

Territorial cession

Question 8

Antonym of WEAK:

Accepted Answer

Strong — Weak ↔ strong.

Answer

Feeble

Answer

Fragile

Answer

Frail

Question 9

To which court can one appeal decisions of the National Green Tribunal (NGT)?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Supreme Court (on law) — Direct SC appeal.

Answer

High Court

Answer

None

Answer

Exec

Question 10

The functional group of an alcohol is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

−OH — −OH (hydroxyl) is the functional group of alcohols (e.g., methanol CH₃OH).‌​‍

Answer

−NH₂

Answer

−CHO

Answer

−COOH

HSA Mixed Practice Test #182