HSA Mixed Practice Test #206

Question 1

Stefan-Boltzmann law: power radiated per unit area by black body is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

σT⁴ — P/A = σT⁴. σ = 5.67 × 10⁻⁸ W/m²K⁴.‌​‍

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σT²

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σT

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σT³

Question 2

Tippuvinte Veeraganadhakal set in:

Accepted Answer

Malabar — Tipu Sultan's military campaigns in Malabar region.

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Kozhikode

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Travancore

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Cochin

Question 3

The Government of India Act 1935 introduced:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Provincial autonomy and a federal structure — 1935 Act gave provincial autonomy and proposed a federation (never implemented in full).‌​‍

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Complete independence

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Partition

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Direct rule by British

Question 4

Dadabhai Naoroji's 'Drain Theory' was elaborated in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Poverty and Un-British Rule in India (1901) — Argued wealth drained from India to Britain through home charges, remittances, salaries. ‌​‍'Grand Old Man of India'; first Indian MP in British House of Commons (1892).

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Unhappy India

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India Today

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Hind Swaraj

Question 5

The criminal was supposed to be ___ European, wearing ___ yellow T-shirt.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

an, a — 'European' begins with /j/ sound → 'a'; 'yellow' begins with /j/ sound, so a/a would be correct too; but with 'European' sounding 'you', article is 'a', and 'yellow' starts with consonant so article is 'a'. ‌​‍Key answer 'an, a' per PSC.

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a, a

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a, an

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an, an

Question 6

A science teacher wants students to understand the principles of buoyancy. Instead of directly lecturing, the teacher provides various objects (wood, metal, plastic), a tub of water, and encourages students to experiment, observe what floats and sinks, and then formulate their own hypotheses and conclusions. This pedagogical approach is most aligned with which theorist's principles?

Accepted Answer

C. Jerome Bruner — Bruner's theory emphasizes discovery learning, where students actively engage with materials and problems to construct their own understanding. By allowing students to experiment and formulate hypotheses, the teacher is facilitating this active, hands-on process, which is a cornerstone of Bruner's approach. Ausubel focuses on meaningful reception learning, Vygotsky on social interaction, and Piaget on stages of cognitive development through individual exploration.

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A. David Ausubel

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B. Lev Vygotsky

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D. Jean Piaget

Question 7

Coal reserves — most in:

Accepted Answer

Jharkhand, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, WB — Damodar Valley (Jharia, Bokaro, Raniganj). Gondwana (~98%) and Tertiary (2%) coalfields.

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Kerala

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Rajasthan

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Punjab

Question 8

Who is the author of 'Jnanappana'?

Accepted Answer

Poonthanam Namboothiri — Poonthanam Namboothiri's 17th-century Malayalam devotional classic.

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Melpathur Narayana Bhattathiri

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Vallathol Narayana Menon

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Cherusseri Namboothiri

Question 9

Chief Minister of a state is appointed by:

Accepted Answer

Governor — Article 164: CM is appointed by Governor (usually the leader of majority party/coalition in Legislative Assembly).

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President

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Prime Minister

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Speaker

Question 10

Which of the following is a responsibility of schools under the RPwD Act 2016 to ensure inclusive education?

Accepted Answer

A. Providing reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities — Under the RPwD Act 2016, schools are responsible for providing reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities to ensure inclusive education. Option B is not specifically related to inclusive education. Option C contradicts the principle of inclusion. Option D is not a mandatory requirement under the Act.

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B. Conducting regular health check-ups for all students

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C. Offering separate classes for students with learning difficulties

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D. Ensuring all teachers have a degree in special education

HSA Mixed Practice Test #206