HSA Mixed Practice Test #312

Question 1

Why does ice float on water?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ice is less dense than water — Water expands when it freezes (anomalous expansion), making ice less dense than liquid water. ‌​‍Maximum density at 4°C.

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Ice is denser

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Ice has more salt

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Ice is colder

Question 2

The newest state of India (formed 2014) is:

Accepted Answer

Telangana — Telangana was carved out of Andhra Pradesh on 2 June 2014 — 29th state (later reorganised).

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Uttarakhand

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Jharkhand

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Chhattisgarh

Question 3

Vitamin A deficiency causes:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Night blindness — Night blindness. Vitamin A = Retinol.‌​‍

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Scurvy

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Beriberi

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Rickets

Question 4

The Kheda Satyagraha (1918) was led by Gandhi and:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vallabhbhai Patel — Against revenue collection despite crop failure in Kheda (Gujarat). ‌​‍Partial success — government suspended collection from poorer peasants. Patel earned 'Sardar' recognition here (formally later).

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Jawaharlal Nehru

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Azad

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Bose

Question 5

The 'Vidyakiranam Mission', a flagship initiative under the Kerala government's Public Education Rejuvenation Mission, primarily focuses on which of the following objectives?

Accepted Answer

B. Upgrading public schools with enhanced infrastructure, digital learning facilities, and improved academic standards. — The Vidyakiranam Mission, as part of the Public Education Rejuvenation Mission, is dedicated to transforming public schools by modernizing infrastructure, integrating digital technology, and elevating academic quality to international benchmarks. Options A, C, and D represent other educational goals or initiatives that are not the primary focus of Vidyakiranam's comprehensive school upgrade strategy.

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A. Ensuring 100% enrollment and retention of students in elementary education.

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C. Providing free higher education opportunities for economically backward students in professional courses.

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D. Standardizing the curriculum for all private and government schools across the state.

Question 6

S-wave cannot travel through:

Accepted Answer

Liquid — Only solids — evidence of liquid outer core.

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Solid

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Gas

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All

Question 7

Periyar is the longest river in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kerala — Periyar (244 km) is Kerala's longest river.‌​‍

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India

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Tamil Nadu

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Karnataka

Question 8

A mineral extensively found in Kerala, primary ore of thorium, cerium and lanthanum:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Monazite — Kerala's black sand beaches are rich in monazite.‌​‍

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Sillimanite

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Ilmenite

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Zircon

Question 9

Synonym of CONDONE:

Accepted Answer

Overlook/forgive — Overlook or forgive.

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Condemn

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Punish

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Reject

Question 10

Art 21 guarantees:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Life and Liberty — Right to Life and Personal Liberty.‌​‍

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Equality

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Education

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Property

HSA Mixed Practice Test #312