HSA Mixed Practice Test #195

Question 1

Who described the Directive Principles of State Policy as a 'novel feature' of the Indian Constitution?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar — Dr Ambedkar used the phrase during the Constituent Assembly debates.‌​‍

Answer

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

Answer

Dr. Rajendra Prasad

Answer

Jawaharlal Nehru

Question 2

Kasaragod is known as the 'Land of Gods and Forts' and has how many forts?

Accepted Answer

7 — Kasaragod has seven major forts including Bekal, Chandragiri, and Hosdurg, earning it the title.

Answer

5

Answer

10

Answer

12

Question 3

Antonym of EPHEMERAL:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Permanent — Ephemeral = short-lived. Antonym = permanent.‌​‍

Answer

Brief

Answer

Temporary

Answer

Fleeting

Question 4

In the synthesis of aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid), which of the following reagents is used for the acetylation step?

Accepted Answer

A. Acetic anhydride — Acetic anhydride is commonly used in the acetylation of salicylic acid to form aspirin due to its efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Acetyl chloride is more reactive but less practical for industrial synthesis. Ethanol and sodium hydroxide are not used in the acetylation step.

Answer

B. Acetyl chloride

Answer

C. Ethanol

Answer

D. Sodium hydroxide

Question 5

First Jnanpith from Kerala:

Accepted Answer

G. Sankara Kurup — G. Sankara Kurup (1965) — for Odakkuzhal.

Answer

Pottekkatt

Answer

Thakazhi

Answer

MT

Question 6

The chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constitution was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

B. R. Ambedkar — Law Minister in first cabinet; led 7-member committee. ‌​‍Called 'Father/Architect of the Constitution'. Constitutional adviser was B.N. ‌​‍Rau.

Answer

Jawaharlal Nehru

Answer

Rajendra Prasad

Answer

Patel

Question 7

Indirect form: 'Don't push me,' the beggar said.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

The beggar requested them not to push him — Negative imperative → 'not to + verb' + pronoun shift (me → him).‌​‍

Answer

The beggar told them whether to push him

Answer

The beggar told them don't push him

Answer

The beggar requested them did not push me

Question 8

Chhota Nagpur Plateau mineral-rich for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Coal, iron — Major mineral belt.‌​‍

Answer

Diamond only

Answer

Oil

Answer

Gold

Question 9

In Kerala's agricultural practices, which transport mode is most commonly used for the bulk movement of perishable goods like rubber and spices from rural farmlands to processing units?

Accepted Answer

A. Waterways — Kerala's extensive network of backwaters and rivers makes waterways the most cost-effective and traditional mode for transporting bulky perishable goods like rubber and spices. Railways and road transport are used but are less efficient for bulk movement to processing units. Air transport is prohibitively expensive for such low-value, high-volume goods.

Answer

B. Railways

Answer

C. Road transport

Answer

D. Air transport

Question 10

A redox reaction always involves:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Both oxidation and reduction occurring together — Electrons lost by one species are gained by another — simultaneous process.‌​‍

Answer

Neither

Answer

Reduction only

Answer

Oxidation only

HSA Mixed Practice Test #195