HSA Mixed Practice Test #264

Question 1

Aurangzeb's policies:

Accepted Answer

Re-imposed Jizya — Re-imposed Jizya 1679.

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Religious tolerance

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Kept Din-i-Ilahi

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Secular

Question 2

Bomdi La:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Arunachal — Arunachal Pradesh.‌​‍

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UK

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Sikkim

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HP

Question 3

India's first dark sky reserve:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ladakh — Hanle in Ladakh — India's first dark sky reserve.‌​‍

Answer

Sikkim

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Arunachal Pradesh

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Himachal Pradesh

Question 4

Inert pair effect is seen strongly in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Heavier p-block (Tl, Pb, Bi) — Lower oxidation state (by 2) becomes more stable down the group (e.g., Pb²⁺ > Pb⁴⁺; Tl⁺ > Tl³⁺).‌​‍

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Transition metals

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Group 1

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Noble gases

Question 5

The J.C. Daniel Award, Kerala's highest honour in Malayalam cinema, recognizes lifetime contributions. What is the primary educational and cultural message conveyed by honouring such pioneers in the arts?

Accepted Answer

A. It highlights the importance of artistic innovation and perseverance in shaping the state's cultural identity, inspiring future generations. — Named after the 'Father of Malayalam Cinema,' the J.C. Daniel Award celebrates individuals who have made enduring contributions to the art form. Its primary message is to acknowledge the pioneering spirit, creativity, and dedication that built and continues to enrich Kerala's cinematic heritage, thereby inspiring new artists and audiences to appreciate and contribute to the state's cultural identity through cinema. It focuses on legacy and inspiration rather than commercial aspects or specific stylistic mandates.

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B. It primarily promotes the commercial viability of Malayalam films in national and international markets.

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C. It encourages the adoption of specific film genres or narrative styles in contemporary Malayalam cinema.

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D. It provides direct financial grants for aspiring filmmakers to produce their debut works.

Question 6

Functional unit of kidney:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Nephron — Nephron. ~1 million per kidney.‌​‍

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Neuron

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Alveolus

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Hepatocyte

Question 7

Sree Narayana Guru's core teaching:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

'One caste, one religion, one God for humanity' — Ezhava social reformer (Kerala). ‌​‍Aruvippuram consecration (1888). SNDP Yogam (1903). ‌​‍Inspired Vaikom Satyagraha.

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Orthodoxy

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Caste Hierarchy

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Violence

Question 8

Synonym of 'courageous':

Accepted Answer

Brave — Courageous = brave, valiant, fearless.

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Timid

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Weak

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Afraid

Question 9

Niti Pass:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Uttarakhand — Uttarakhand.‌​‍

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HP

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AP

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Sikkim

Question 10

Kerala RTI implementation:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Among best — Well-ranked in implementation.‌​‍

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Average

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Worst

Answer

Unknown

HSA Mixed Practice Test #264