HSA Mixed Practice Test #277

Question 1

Chittagong Armoury Raid by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Surya Sen — Surya Sen (Masterda), 1930.‌​‍

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Chandrashekhar Azad

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Bose

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Bhagat Singh

Question 2

In the context of the Council of Ministers in India, which of the following scenarios BEST illustrates collective responsibility?

Accepted Answer

B. A minister resigns after the Lok Sabha passes a no-confidence motion against the government, even though the minister's portfolio was unrelated to the issue. — Collective responsibility means the entire Council of Ministers is accountable to Parliament for all decisions and policies. If the government loses the confidence of the Lok Sabha, all ministers must resign, regardless of individual portfolios. Option A describes individual dissent, not collective responsibility. Option C describes internal Cabinet dynamics, not collective responsibility. Option D reflects a conflict between the PM and a minister, not collective responsibility.

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A. A minister publicly criticizes a policy decision of the Prime Minister but later withdraws the statement under pressure.

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C. The Council of Ministers collectively decides to support a bill introduced by a junior minister, despite opposition from senior colleagues.

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D. The Prime Minister asks a minister to resign due to a corruption allegation, but the minister refuses, citing lack of evidence.

Question 3

Kerala Panchayat Raj Act:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1994 — Kerala Panchayat Raj Act 1994.‌​‍

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1993

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1990

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2000

Question 4

The Chola administration (c. 9th-13th CE) was distinctive for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vibrant village self-government (ur, sabha/mahasabha, nagaram) — Uttiramerur inscriptions (Parantaka I, 10th cent) detail sabha elections via kudavolai (pot-ticket) system. ‌​‍Variyams (committees) for tanks, gardens, justice.

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Feudalism like Europe

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Only central rule

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No taxation

Question 5

INA originally formed by:

Accepted Answer

Mohan Singh — Captain Mohan Singh (1942); later taken over by S.C. Bose.

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Bose

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Rash Behari Bose

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Bhagat Singh

Question 6

The 'Balamithra' project is a significant initiative by the Kerala government in the education sector. What is the primary focus of the Balamithra project?

Accepted Answer

B. To provide psychological support and counseling services to school children and parents. — The Balamithra project in Kerala is specifically designed to address the mental health and psychosocial well-being of school children. It focuses on providing psychological support, counseling, and guidance to students and their parents, especially in times of stress or emotional difficulty. The other options describe different educational initiatives or general provisions, not the specific focus of Balamithra.

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A. To ensure the availability of nutritious mid-day meals for all students.

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C. To promote early childhood care and education for children below six years.

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D. To facilitate digital learning platforms and infrastructure in government schools.

Question 7

Metallurgy — concentration of bauxite ore uses:

Accepted Answer

Leaching with NaOH (Bayer's process) — Al₂O₃ dissolves; impurities (Fe₂O₃, SiO₂) insoluble. Then Hall-Héroult electrolysis for Al.

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Froth flotation

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Magnetic separation

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Gravity

Question 8

A new state-level educational policy is being formulated in Kerala that requires a comprehensive review of existing textbooks and the development of new instructional materials. Which autonomous body is primarily responsible for guiding and facilitating this process?

Accepted Answer

C. State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) — SCERT (State Council of Educational Research and Training) is the apex academic body in Kerala responsible for curriculum development, textbook preparation, research, and teacher education programs. While DPI implements policies, SSA focuses on universal elementary education, and DIETs provide district-level teacher training, SCERT provides the state-level academic guidance for curriculum and textbooks.

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A. Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI)

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B. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)

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D. District Institute of Education and Training (DIET)

Question 9

Heaviest planet:

Accepted Answer

Jupiter — Jupiter.

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Saturn

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Neptune

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Earth

Question 10

The Third Battle of Panipat (1761) was fought between:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Marathas and Ahmad Shah Abdali — Marathas under Sadashivrao Bhau were defeated by Afghan Ahmad Shah Abdali at Panipat.‌​‍

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Mughals and British

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Sikhs and Afghans

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Marathas and British

HSA Mixed Practice Test #277