HSA Mixed Practice Test #263

Question 1

Government by a few:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Oligarchy — Oligarchy = rule by a small group. ‌​‍Democracy = people. Autocracy = one person. ‌​‍Plutocracy = rich.

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Democracy

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Autocracy

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Plutocracy

Question 2

'My friend showed me the ropes' — idiom means:

Accepted Answer

Teach or guide someone, especially in a new job — 'Show someone the ropes' = teach them how to do a job/task.

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Leave someone to succeed or fail alone

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Solve a problem independently

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Take care of oneself

Question 3

Maximum strength of Rajya Sabha is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

250 — Max 250: 238 elected + 12 nominated by President. Current: 245 (233+12).‌​‍

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238

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200

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270

Question 4

Question tag: 'I think he is from London, ___?'‌​‍

Accepted Answer

isn't he? — Verb is 'is', so tag is 'isn't he?' (focus on subordinate clause, not 'I think').‌​‍

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am I?

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doesn't he?

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amn't I?

Question 5

The famous Electricity Agitation happened in 1936 at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Thrissur — Electricity Agitation 1936 took place in Thrissur (Cochin region).‌​‍

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Kollam

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Travancore

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Kasargod

Question 6

Synonym of GAUDY:

Accepted Answer

Showy — Brightly ostentatious.

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Elegant

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Subtle

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Plain

Question 7

Igneous rock example:

Accepted Answer

Granite, basalt — Granite: intrusive (slow cooling, coarse). Basalt: extrusive (fast, fine). Deccan Traps = basalt.

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Limestone

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Marble

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Sandstone

Question 8

IAS cadres:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

State — State cadre-based.‌​‍

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All of these

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District

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Central

Question 9

The Kerala State Government confers the 'Guru Shreshta Award' annually to outstanding teachers. Which of the following would be the most distinguishing quality of a recipient of this award?

Accepted Answer

B. Their innovative pedagogical approaches that foster critical thinking and overall personality development among students. — The Guru Shreshta Award recognizes excellence in teaching. While other options are valuable contributions or indicators of a good teacher, the most distinguishing quality for this specific award is the implementation of innovative teaching methods that go beyond rote learning to cultivate critical thinking and holistic development in students. It emphasizes the quality and impact of teaching over mere longevity or administrative contributions.

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A. Their consistent efforts in improving the school's physical infrastructure and facilities.

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C. Their long tenure of service (e.g., 25+ years) without any disciplinary actions.

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D. Their success in securing 100% pass rates in public examinations for multiple consecutive years.

Question 10

Traditional Kerala sarees:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kasavu (off-white with gold border) — Kasavu — off-white with gold border.‌​‍

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Kanjivaram

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Silk only

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Colourful

HSA Mixed Practice Test #263