HSA Mixed Practice Test #331

Question 1

Jallianwala Bagh:‌​‍

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1919 — 13 April 1919, Amritsar.‌​‍

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1917

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1921

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1930

Question 2

'Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail' (VVPAT) was introduced to:

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Provide printed paper proof of each vote cast on an EVM — VVPAT prints a paper slip after each vote for verification — safeguard against EVM disputes.

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Speed up counting

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Replace EVMs

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Count postal ballots

Question 3

Insuaff Cutcheries for the dispensation of justice was established in Travancore in the 19th century by:‌​‍

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T. Madhava Rao — T. ‌​‍Madhava Rao (Dewan) modernised the Travancore judiciary, including these courts.

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Raja Kesava Das

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Velu Thampi

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Ummini Thampi

Question 4

Which among the following is NOT a function of the Gram Panchayat in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

C. Imposition of income tax on agricultural land to fund panchayat activities — Gram Panchayats in Kerala do not have the authority to impose income tax; they rely on grants, taxes like property tax, and other revenue sources sanctioned by the state government. Options A, B, and D are core functions of Gram Panchayats under the Kerala Panchayat Raj Act.

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A. Preparation and implementation of development plans for the village

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B. Maintenance of public roads, drainage, and water supply within the panchayat area

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D. Conducting local body elections and managing voter rolls for panchayat areas

Question 5

Eastern Himalayas are also known as:‌​‍

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Assam Himalayas — Eastern Himalayas from Teesta to Brahmaputra are called Assam Himalayas.‌​‍

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Kashmir Himalayas

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Himachal Himalayas

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Trans Himalayas

Question 6

The SNDP Yogam was founded in:‌​‍

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1903 — SNDP Yogam was founded in 1903 by Dr. ‌​‍Palpu with Sree Narayana Guru's blessings.

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1888

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1907

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1914

Question 7

Krishnadevaraya was a:‌​‍

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Vijayanagara ruler — Greatest Vijayanagara ruler. Patron of Telugu literature.‌​‍

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Bahmani sultan

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Chola king

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Mughal emperor

Question 8

Synonym of LUDICROUS:

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Absurd — Ridiculous.

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Serious

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Wise

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Sensible

Question 9

Synonym of TEMPESTUOUS:‌​‍

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Stormy — Tumultuous.‌​‍

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Calm

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Quiet

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Peaceful

Question 10

The first-time Article 356 was invoked (Presidential Rule) was in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Punjab 1951 — Article 356 was first invoked against Punjab in 1951 (dismissing Gopi Chand Bhargava government).‌​‍

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Kerala 1959

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West Bengal 1967

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Andhra 1953

HSA Mixed Practice Test #331