HSA Mixed Practice Test #210

Question 1

Deccan Plateau bounded by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Western Ghats, Eastern Ghats, Vindhya — Triangular plateau bounded by Western Ghats, Eastern Ghats, and Vindhya/Satpura in the north.‌​‍

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Himalayas

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Only Western Ghats

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Aravalli

Question 2

Dal Lake is famous in which city?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Srinagar — Dal Lake in Srinagar is famous for houseboats (shikaras).‌​‍

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Darjeeling

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Shimla

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Manali

Question 3

Stainless steel typically contains:

Accepted Answer

Fe + Cr (10-18%) + Ni (8%) — Stainless steel resists corrosion due to Cr-oxide protective layer.

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Fe + Cu

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Fe + Zn

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Fe + Al

Question 4

Sree Padmanabha temple vault B:‌​‍

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Unopened (disputed) — Vault B — legal disputes.‌​‍

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Empty

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Opened

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Destroyed

Question 5

NSA office under:‌​‍

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PMO — Prime Minister's Office.‌​‍

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Home

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MEA

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Defence

Question 6

Political theory primarily studies:‌​‍

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Ideas and concepts behind political practice (liberty, equality, justice, rights) — Political theory examines political concepts, ideologies, institutions, and normative questions (what ought to be).‌​‍

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Current affairs

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Elections only

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Only constitutions

Question 7

The Rohtang Pass connects Kulu Valley with:‌​‍

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Lahul and Spiti valleys — Rohtang Pass links Kulu Valley with Lahul-Spiti in Himachal Pradesh.‌​‍

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Tibet

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Uttarakhand

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Kashmir Valley

Question 8

The Green Revolution in India, initiated in the mid-1960s, undeniably transformed the country's agricultural landscape by significantly boosting food grain production. However, its implementation was also criticized for generating certain socio-economic imbalances. Which of the following statements most accurately reflects a significant negative consequence or criticism leveled against the Green Revolution in India?

Accepted Answer

A. It exacerbated inter-regional disparities, concentrating prosperity in a few agriculturally advanced states. — The Green Revolution's benefits were largely confined to specific regions like Punjab, Haryana, and Western Uttar Pradesh, and primarily accrued to larger farmers who could afford the necessary inputs (HYV seeds, fertilizers, irrigation). This led to an increase in regional and class disparities, rather than a uniform development. Options B, C, and D describe outcomes contrary to or not representative of the major criticisms.

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B. It led to a widespread decline in the cultivation of staple food grains across most states.

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C. It disproportionately benefited small and marginal farmers, leaving large landowners at a disadvantage.

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D. It resulted in a complete neglect of cash crop cultivation in favor of food crops, impacting export earnings.

Question 9

One who studies rocks is a:

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Geologist — Geology = study of Earth, rocks, geological processes.

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Zoologist

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Botanist

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Astronomer

Question 10

A teacher notices a general lack of engagement and increased off-task behavior during independent work time. What proactive classroom management strategy could address this effectively?

Accepted Answer

C. Incorporate varied instructional strategies and provide choice in tasks. — Varying instructional strategies and offering choices in tasks can significantly boost student engagement, making them more invested in their learning and reducing off-task behaviors. This proactive approach addresses the root cause of disengagement rather than just suppressing symptoms with punitive measures.

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A. Assign more homework to reinforce learning.

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B. Reduce the amount of independent work to minimize opportunities for misbehavior.

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D. Implement a strict silent work policy with immediate penalties for talking.

HSA Mixed Practice Test #210