HSA Mixed Practice Test #183

Question 1

Synonym of MERCURIAL:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Volatile — Changeable in mood.‌​‍

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Constant

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Calm

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Stable

Question 2

Under the 'Vidya Samiksha Kendra' initiative, which of the following is a key feature of its implementation in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

B. Real-time monitoring and assessment of school performance using data analytics — Vidya Samiksha Kendra is a data-driven platform that uses real-time analytics to monitor school performance, attendance, and other key metrics. The other options describe unrelated initiatives like centralized exams, uniform distribution, or residential schools.

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A. Centralized examination system for all state board schools

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C. Distribution of free uniforms to students in government schools

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D. Establishment of residential schools for tribal children

Question 3

Who was the woman leader of Quit India Movement?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Aruna Asaf Ali — Aruna Asaf Ali hoisted the Indian flag at Gowalia Tank Maidan during Quit India 1942.‌​‍

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Annie Besant

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Sarojini Naidu

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Madame Cama

Question 4

Ashoka's Dhamma Mahamattas:

Accepted Answer

Moral welfare officials — Officers to propagate Dhamma.

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Tax officers

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Generals

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Judges

Question 5

'On cloud nine' means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Extremely happy — Very happy.‌​‍

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High up

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Sleeping

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Confused

Question 6

Which is India's busiest airport by passenger traffic?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Delhi (IGI) — Indira Gandhi International Airport (Delhi) is India's busiest airport by passenger traffic.‌​‍

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Hyderabad (RGIA)

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Bengaluru (KIA)

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Mumbai (CSIA)

Question 7

The Hirakud Dam is built on which river?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mahanadi — Hirakud Dam is on the Mahanadi River in Odisha. ‌​‍It is one of the longest dams in the world.

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Godavari

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Narmada

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Krishna

Question 8

What is the official name of India?

Accepted Answer

Republic of India — Official name: Republic of India (Bharat Ganarajya).

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Democratic State of India

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Socialist State of India

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Socialist Secular India

Question 9

Peasant movements — which statements are NOT correct? ‌​‍(i) AIKS formed in 1936 (ii) Bardoli Satyagraha led by Jayaprakash Narayan in 1928 (iii) Bhoodan Movement launched by Gandhi at Pochampalli (iv) Nil Darpan written by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee

Accepted Answer

Only ii, iii & iv — Bardoli Satyagraha was led by Vallabhbhai Patel, Bhoodan by Vinoba Bhave, and Nil Darpan by Dinabandhu Mitra — (ii), (iii), (iv) all incorrect; only (i) is correct.‌​‍

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Only i, iii & iv

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Only i, ii & iii

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All the above

Question 10

The southernmost point of the Indian Union (including islands) is:

Accepted Answer

Indira Point (Great Nicobar) — Indira Point at the southern tip of Great Nicobar Island is India's southernmost point.

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Kanyakumari

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Pamban

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Dhanushkodi

HSA Mixed Practice Test #183