HSA Mixed Practice Test #221

Question 1

Kerala's People's Plan Campaign (PPC) was a landmark initiative in decentralised governance. Among the following, what was its most distinctive and impactful contribution to local self-governance in the state?

Accepted Answer

B. It institutionalised a process of participatory planning where Gram Sabhas and Ward Sabhas directly identified local needs, prioritised projects, and mobilised voluntary labour for implementation. — The People's Plan Campaign (PPC) in Kerala was revolutionary for its emphasis on genuine bottom-up participatory planning. It empowered Gram Sabhas and Ward Sabhas to directly engage in identifying local needs, formulating plans, and even mobilising resources, making it a unique model of democratic decentralisation. Options A, C, and D describe either incorrect aspects or general features not specific to the unique contribution of PPC in fostering grassroots participation and planning autonomy.

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A. It established a system where all state development funds were directly transferred to District Planning Committees, bypassing local bodies.

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C. It mandated that all elected representatives at the local level must possess a minimum educational qualification to ensure effective governance.

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D. It introduced a 'two-tier' panchayat system, replacing the existing three-tier structure to streamline administration and decision-making.

Question 2

If both President and VP posts are vacant, who acts as President?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Chief Justice of India — If both President and VP posts are vacant, the CJI acts as President (established by convention and Presidential Succession Act).‌​‍

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PM

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Speaker of LS

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Senior-most Governor

Question 3

Speed of electromagnetic waves in vacuum:

Accepted Answer

3 × 10⁸ m/s — c = 1/√(μ₀ε₀). Maxwell predicted; Hertz confirmed. All EM waves travel at c in vacuum.

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3 × 10⁶

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1.5 × 10⁸

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3 × 10¹⁰

Question 4

One word: Japanese 3-line poem:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Haiku — Haiku (5-7-5).‌​‍

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Ode

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Tanka

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Sonnet

Question 5

The CGS unit of force is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Dyne — Dyne is the CGS unit of force. Newton is the SI unit. 1 N = 100,000 dynes.‌​‍

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Newton

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Joule

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Watt

Question 6

Resolving power of microscope is ∝:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1/λ — RP = 2μ sin β/λ. ‌​‍Smaller λ → better resolution. Electron microscope uses matter waves (λ much smaller).

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Area

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Wavelength

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λ²

Question 7

Wular Lake, the largest freshwater lake in India, is located in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Jammu & Kashmir — Wular Lake is in Jammu & Kashmir. ‌​‍It is the largest freshwater lake in India. Sambhar Lake (Rajasthan) is the largest salt lake.

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Rajasthan

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Manipur

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Uttarakhand

Question 8

Guanine in DNA pairs with:

Accepted Answer

Cytosine — G–C base pair forms 3 hydrogen bonds.

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Adenine

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Thymine

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Uracil

Question 9

Total Literacy Campaign (TLC) of Ernakulam in 1990 made it India's first:

Accepted Answer

Fully literate district — Ernakulam became India's first fully literate district in 1990 through the Total Literacy Campaign.

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Digital district

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Paperless district

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Cashless district

Question 10

Synonym of TRITE:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Overused — Overused; lacking freshness.‌​‍

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Original

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Fresh

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Unique

HSA Mixed Practice Test #221