HSA Mixed Practice Test #330

Question 1

Kirchhoff's voltage law states that the sum of voltages around a closed loop is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Zero — KVL: conservation of energy around a closed circuit loop.‌​‍

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Always positive

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Infinity

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Equal to EMF

Question 2

Graphite is a ______ of carbon.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Allotrope — Graphite, diamond, fullerene are allotropes of carbon.‌​‍

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Isobar

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Isotope

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Alloy

Question 3

S. Jaishankar:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

EAM — External Affairs Minister.‌​‍

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Home

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Defence

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PM

Question 4

The Prime Minister is appointed by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

President — The President appoints the PM — usually the leader of the majority party/coalition in Lok Sabha.‌​‍

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Parliament

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People directly

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Chief Justice

Question 5

The 'Kerala State Education Day' is celebrated on November 11 every year to mark the birth anniversary of which renowned Malayalam poet and educational reformer?

Accepted Answer

A. Vallathol Narayana Menon — Kerala State Education Day is celebrated on November 11 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Vallathol Narayana Menon, a prominent poet and key figure in the Guruvayur Satyagraha for temple entry rights, which also contributed to educational reforms. The other poets listed are celebrated in Kerala but not associated with this day.

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B. Kumaran Asan

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C. Changampuzha Krishna Pillai

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D. G. Sankara Kurup

Question 6

Study of old age medicine:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Geriatrics — Geriatrics.‌​‍

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Gynaecology

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Andrology

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Paediatrics

Question 7

Mampally copper plate of Sri Vallabhan Kota is significant because:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

First record that used Kollam Era — Mampally plates (c. 974 CE) are the earliest dated record using the Kollam Era.‌​‍

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None

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Mentions Salai

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Gifted land to Joseph Rabban

Question 8

A speech made without preparation is:

Accepted Answer

Extempore/Impromptu — Extempore/impromptu = unprepared, on the spot.

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Oration

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Recital

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Discourse

Question 9

A primary school teacher first demonstrates how to tie a knot using a rope, then shows pictures and diagrams of different knots, and finally introduces the written instructions and terminology for various knots. This instructional sequence aligns best with which of Bruner's concepts?

Accepted Answer

D. Modes of representation — Bruner proposed three modes of representation: enactive (learning through action, like tying a knot), iconic (learning through images, like diagrams), and symbolic (learning through language/symbols, like written instructions). The teacher's approach progresses through these modes. Discovery learning is a teaching method, and spiral curriculum relates to revisiting topics at increasing complexity, while scaffolding is Vygotsky's concept.

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A. Discovery learning

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B. Spiral curriculum

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C. Scaffolding

Question 10

Dev is ___ than Rani.

Accepted Answer

older — Comparative of 'old' is 'older' (used outside family). 'Elder' is for family relations.

Answer

old

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more old

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elder

HSA Mixed Practice Test #330