HSA Mixed Practice Test #288

Question 1

The Quit India Movement was in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1942 — 8 August 1942 at Gowalia Tank Maidan, Bombay. Gandhi's call: 'Do or Die'.‌​‍

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1940

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1941

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1943

Question 2

Fundamental Duties are contained in which Part of the Indian Constitution?

Accepted Answer

Part IVA — Fundamental Duties are in Part IVA (Article 51A), added by the 42nd Amendment (1976). There are currently 11 Fundamental Duties.

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Part III

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Part IV

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Part V

Question 3

Acidic strength order: HCOOH, CH₃COOH, ClCH₂COOH:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

ClCH₂COOH > HCOOH > CH₃COOH — Electron withdrawal (Cl, –I) stabilises carboxylate → stronger acid. ‌​‍Methyl (+I) destabilises → weaker.

Answer

Same

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HCOOH only

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CH₃COOH > HCOOH > ClCH₂COOH

Question 4

Active immunity vs passive immunity:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Active: own antibodies (vaccination, infection). Passive: ready-made antibodies (mother's milk, antiserum). — Active: slow, long-lasting. ‌​‍Passive: fast, short-lived. Snake anti-venom is passive.

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Both acquired

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Both innate

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Same

Question 5

Synonym of INEXORABLE:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Unrelenting — Impossible to stop.‌​‍

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Flexible

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Changeable

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Forgiving

Question 6

Which strategy is most likely to reduce off-task behavior in a classroom with diverse learning needs?

Accepted Answer

B. Providing differentiated activities and flexible seating options — Differentiated activities and flexible seating (B) cater to diverse needs, reducing frustration and off-task behavior. Uniform charts (A) ignore individual differences, strict silence (C) stifles engagement, and punishment (D) often exacerbates behavior issues.

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A. Implementing a one-size-fits-all behavior chart for all students

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C. Enforcing strict silence at all times to maintain focus

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D. Using punishment-based consequences for minor offenses

Question 7

Synonym of 'quick':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Fast — Quick = fast, rapid, swift.‌​‍

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Dull

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Lazy

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Slow

Question 8

The average speed of a body that covers 100 m in 20 s is:

Accepted Answer

5 m/s — Speed = 100/20 = 5 m/s.

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2 m/s

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10 m/s

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50 m/s

Question 9

The words 'Socialist', 'Secular' and 'Integrity' were added to the Preamble by which amendment?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

42nd (1976) — The 42nd Amendment during Emergency added these three words to the Preamble.‌​‍

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52nd (1985)

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73rd (1992)

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44th (1978)

Question 10

Alluvial soil best for:

Accepted Answer

Rice and wheat — Fertile alluvium — staple crops.

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Cotton

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Coffee

Answer

Rubber

HSA Mixed Practice Test #288