HSA Mixed Practice Test #322

Question 1

Allotropes of carbon include:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Diamond, graphite, fullerene — Diamond (sp³ 3D), graphite (sp² 2D), fullerene (C₆₀), graphene, nanotubes — all allotropes of C.‌​‍

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Ozone, oxygen

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Red P, white P

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Rhombic S, monoclinic S

Question 2

At least he decided to quit the job, ___?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

didn't he? — Positive past statement → negative past tag: 'didn't he?'‌​‍

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did he?

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doesn't he?

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does he?

Question 3

Kerala's traditional boat:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kettuvallam — Kettuvallam — rice barge turned houseboat.‌​‍

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Dinghy

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Dhow

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Catamaran

Question 4

Chromosome number in humans:

Accepted Answer

46 — 46 (23 pairs). 22 autosome pairs + 1 sex pair.

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23

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44

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48

Question 5

A government school in a rural area of Kerala is struggling to effectively include a child with a mild intellectual disability in a regular classroom. The child often falls behind in class activities and requires individualized attention. According to the principles of the Right to Education Act and Kerala's inclusive education policies, what is the most appropriate and sustainable approach the school should adopt?

Accepted Answer

C. Implement differentiated instruction, provide necessary assistive devices, and seek support from Block Resource Centre (BRC) for resource teachers and specialized training. — The Right to Education Act and Kerala's inclusive education policies advocate for educating children with disabilities in mainstream schools with adequate support. The most appropriate approach involves providing tailored educational strategies like differentiated instruction, utilizing assistive devices, and leveraging the expertise of Block Resource Centres (BRCs) for resource teachers and specialized training. Transferring to a special school goes against inclusive principles, while relying solely on a volunteer may lack professional expertise and sustainability, and reducing academic workl

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A. Recommend the child be transferred to a special school for children with disabilities, as the regular classroom environment is not suitable.

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B. Assign a dedicated volunteer from the local community to provide one-on-one tutoring to the child during school hours.

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D. Reduce the academic workload for the child and focus solely on non-academic skills to avoid frustration.

Question 6

Which of the following administrative divisions of the Mauryan Empire was responsible for the collection of taxes and maintenance of law and order in rural areas?

Accepted Answer

B. Rajuka — The Rajuka was the administrative officer in the Mauryan Empire who managed rural areas, collecting taxes and ensuring law and order. Pradeshika (A) were regional governors, Yukta (C) were subordinate officers, and Amatyas (D) were general administrative officials, but not specifically rural tax collectors.

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A. Pradeshika

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C. Yukta

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D. Amatyas

Question 7

Mural paintings in Kerala temples are in which style?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kerala mural style — Kerala murals have a distinct style with bold colours and mythological themes, found in temples and palaces.‌​‍

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Mughal style

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Rajput style

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Tanjore style

Question 8

The interrogative pronoun in 'Who is she?' is:

Accepted Answer

Who — 'Who' asks about a person — interrogative pronoun.

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is

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she

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what

Question 9

The Anti-Defection Law is contained in which Schedule?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

10th Schedule — The Anti-Defection Law is in the 10th Schedule, added by the 52nd Amendment (1985). ‌​‍It disqualifies legislators who defect from their party.

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8th Schedule

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9th Schedule

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11th Schedule

Question 10

Synonym of BRAVE:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Courageous — Courageous.‌​‍

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Timid

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Weak

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Cowardly

HSA Mixed Practice Test #322