HSA Mixed Practice Test #345

Question 1

The President acts on the advice of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Council of Ministers headed by PM (Article 74) — Article 74 (as amended by 42nd and 44th Amendments): President bound by advice of COM; can return once for reconsideration, but must accept second advice.‌​‍

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Supreme Court

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Prime Minister alone

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Parliament

Question 2

The teacher asked the students to ___ their assignment before submitting it.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

look over — 'Look over' = review/examine.‌​‍

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look down

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set off

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turn down

Question 3

Which of the following is the most effective pedagogical strategy to improve students' creative writing skills in Malayalam?

Accepted Answer

B. Encouraging peer review sessions and collaborative storytelling — Peer review and collaborative storytelling (Option B) foster creativity and critical thinking by allowing students to learn from each other’s perspectives. Grammar-focused (A) and memorization-based (C) approaches neglect creative expression, while repetitive exercises (D) may limit originality. The collaborative method aligns with modern pedagogy emphasizing social learning.

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A. Focusing solely on grammar rules and sentence construction

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C. Memorizing and reciting classical Malayalam poems

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D. Assigning repetitive writing exercises from textbooks

Question 4

Synonym of EXACERBATE:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Worsen — Make worse.‌​‍

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Improve

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Calm

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Resolve

Question 5

A new teacher is struggling with frequent minor disruptions in their classroom. Which of the following proactive classroom management strategies would be most effective in preventing these disruptions?

Accepted Answer

A. Clearly establishing and consistently enforcing classroom rules and routines. — Establishing clear rules and routines proactively helps students understand expectations and provides a predictable structure, which is foundational for preventing minor disruptions. While rewards can motivate, and mentors/meetings have benefits, they are not as fundamental as clear expectations and consistent enforcement in preventing everyday misbehavior.

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B. Implementing a system of daily rewards for good behavior.

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C. Assigning a peer mentor to each student who frequently misbehaves.

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D. Holding weekly class meetings to discuss student grievances.

Question 6

Under the Treaty of Srirangapatnam (1792), Malabar and Coorg were transferred from Tipu Sultan to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

The English East India Company — Treaty of Srirangapatnam (18 March 1792) after Third Anglo-Mysore War.‌​‍

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The French

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The Marathas

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The Dutch

Question 7

Kerala's organic farming hub:

Accepted Answer

Wayanad — Wayanad coffee, spices, some certified organic.

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Palakkad

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Idukki

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Kannur

Question 8

ABA (abscisic acid) functions:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Stress hormone — induces dormancy, closes stomata — Also called stress hormone. Antagonist to gibberellin.‌​‍

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Cell division

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Flowering

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Promotes growth

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT one of the five guiding principles for curriculum development as laid down by the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) 2005?

Accepted Answer

D. Promoting a rigid examination system to ensure high standards. — NCF 2005 explicitly aimed to move away from rote learning and make examinations more flexible and integrated with classroom life, not to promote a rigid system. Option D contradicts this core principle. Options A, B, and C are indeed central guiding principles of NCF 2005, focusing on holistic development and meaningful learning.

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A. Connecting knowledge to life outside the school.

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B. Ensuring that learning shifts away from rote methods.

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C. Enriching the curriculum so that it goes beyond textbooks.

Question 10

Sahodaran Ayyappan:

Accepted Answer

Social reformer — Against caste divisions in Kerala.

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Musician

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Actor

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Politician

HSA Mixed Practice Test #345