HSA Mixed Practice Test #274

Question 1

The 'Kudumbashree' initiative in Kerala primarily aims to:

Accepted Answer

B. Empower women in agriculture by providing microfinance and self-help groups — Kudumbashree is a poverty alleviation and women empowerment program that integrates microfinance, entrepreneurship, and self-help groups, with a significant focus on agriculture. While it promotes organic farming, its primary goal is women's empowerment. The other options are not its core objectives.

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A. Promote organic farming through subsidies and training

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C. Develop high-yield crop varieties resistant to pests

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D. Establish cooperative farming societies for large-scale production

Question 2

Idamalayar Dam is built across which river?

Accepted Answer

Idamalayar River — Idamalayar Dam is built across the Idamalayar River, a tributary of the Periyar, in Ernakulam district.

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Periyar

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Chalakudy

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Muvattupuzha

Question 3

Mussolini came to power in Italy after which 1922 event?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

March on Rome — Mussolini's Fascist Blackshirts marched on Rome in October 1922; the king appointed him PM.‌​‍

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Munich Putsch

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Spartacist Uprising

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Storming of Rome

Question 4

The Cabinet Mission arrived in India in March 1946 with members:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Cripps, Pethick-Lawrence, A.V. Alexander — Stafford Cripps, Pethick-Lawrence and A.V. ‌​‍Alexander constituted the 1946 Cabinet Mission.

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Mountbatten, Jinnah, Jawaharlal Nehru

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Montagu, Chelmsford, Linlithgow

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Simon, Attlee, Wavell

Question 5

Which Indian state holds the distinction of being the first to achieve universal primary education and subsequently declare 100% literacy, a significant milestone that inspired educational reforms across the nation?

Accepted Answer

B. Kerala — Kerala was the first state in India to achieve 100% literacy, a remarkable feat resulting from sustained public education campaigns and social reforms. This accomplishment set a national benchmark for educational development and inspired similar initiatives in other states like Goa and Tamil Nadu, which also boast high literacy rates but were not the first.

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A. Tamil Nadu

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C. Goa

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D. Himachal Pradesh

Question 6

The RBI Governor is appointed by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Government of India — The RBI Governor is appointed by the Government of India (specifically the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet).‌​‍

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President

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PM

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Finance Minister

Question 7

Synonym of PONDEROUS:

Accepted Answer

Heavy/dull — Heavy; slow.

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Light

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Fast

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Gentle

Question 8

CAG under:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Art 148 — Art 148 — Guardian of Public Purse.‌​‍

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Art 76

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Art 280

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Art 324

Question 9

Maratha Confederacy chiefs:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Holkar, Scindia, Gaekwad, Bhonsle — 5 major chiefs including Peshwa.‌​‍

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Only Bhonsle

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None

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Only Peshwa

Question 10

The simplest member of the alkane series is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Methane — Alkanes CₙH₂ₙ₊₂: CH₄ is the first member.‌​‍

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Butane

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Propane

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Ethane

HSA Mixed Practice Test #274