HSA Mixed Practice Test #242

Question 1

The States Reorganisation Act of 1956 significantly redrew the internal political map of India, primarily based on linguistic lines. While this move aimed to address regional aspirations and administrative convenience, it also brought certain challenges. Which of the following represents a significant long-term consequence or challenge arising from this reorganization?

Accepted Answer

C. The emergence of sub-regional identities and conflicts within linguistic states, leading to further demands for new states. — While linguistic reorganization aimed to resolve regional identity issues, it inadvertently led to the strengthening of sub-regional identities within the newly formed linguistic states. This often resulted in further demands for separate statehood based on cultural, economic, or administrative distinctiveness, as seen in the formation of states like Telangana and Jharkhand decades later. The Act did not eliminate regional aspirations but often refocused them.

Answer

A. The immediate cessation of all regional linguistic movements and demands for greater autonomy.

Answer

B. A substantial increase in inter-state river water disputes due to new state boundaries.

Answer

D. A uniform adoption of Hindi as the sole official language across all reorganized states for administrative efficiency.

Question 2

Malampuzha Dam is built across which river?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Bharathapuzha — Malampuzha Dam is built across the Malampuzha River, a tributary of the Bharathapuzha, in Palakkad.‌​‍

Answer

Chalakudy

Answer

Periyar

Answer

Kabani

Question 3

NRC stands for:

Accepted Answer

National Register of Citizens — Citizens register — Assam NRC operational.

Answer

National Reserve Commission

Answer

New Rules Committee

Answer

No — Registry of Cards

Question 4

Telephone cable transmits signals via:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Electrical signals in wires, or light in optical fibres — Optical fibres — total internal reflection, very low attenuation, high bandwidth. ‌​‍Transatlantic cables.

Answer

Mechanical

Answer

Radio waves

Answer

Sound only

Question 5

Kerala Kalashetra (KSCA):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Arts Institute TVM — State cultural body.‌​‍

Answer

Museum

Answer

Dance only

Answer

Music only

Question 6

Which type of rock is formed by cooling and solidification of magma?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Igneous — Igneous rocks = solidified magma/lava. Examples: granite, basalt.‌​‍

Answer

Fossil

Answer

Metamorphic

Answer

Sedimentary

Question 7

Which Kerala-specific initiative aims to bridge the digital divide in education, particularly in rural areas?

Accepted Answer

B. KITE Victers Channel — KITE Victers Channel is a Kerala-specific initiative providing educational content via television and online platforms to bridge the digital divide. Option A is a national initiative, while C and D are not Kerala-specific.

Answer

A. Aakash Tablet Program

Answer

C. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan

Answer

D. National Digital Library

Question 8

Article 370 state:

Accepted Answer

Jammu & Kashmir — Special status for J&K.

Answer

Punjab

Answer

Sikkim

Answer

Ladakh

Question 9

Kerala legislature is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Unicameral — Unicameral — only Vidhan Sabha (140 seats), no upper house.‌​‍

Answer

Bicameral

Answer

Tricameral

Answer

None

Question 10

Kerala religious demographics:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Hindu 55%, Muslim 26%, Christian 18% approx — Approximate 2011 census.‌​‍

Answer

Unknown

Answer

50:50

Answer

Only Hindu

HSA Mixed Practice Test #242