HSA Mixed Practice Test #360

Question 1

Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

30 January 1948 — Gandhi was shot by Nathuram Godse at Birla House, Delhi on 30 January 1948.‌​‍

Answer

14 February 1948

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2 October 1948

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15 August 1948

Question 2

Show us the way and we will ___.

Accepted Answer

proceed — 'Proceed' is the correct spelling (to go forward).

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precede

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preceed

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procede

Question 3

Food chain starts with:

Accepted Answer

Producers — Plants (autotrophs) are producers.

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Consumers

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Decomposers

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Carnivores

Question 4

The 'Vidyakiranam Mission' (Public Education Rejuvenation Mission) has been a transformative initiative in Kerala's education sector. What is its fundamental aim, distinguishing it from routine departmental activities?

Accepted Answer

C. To elevate public education to global standards by enhancing physical infrastructure, digital learning, academic quality, and fostering community engagement. — The 'Vidyakiranam Mission' (Public Education Rejuvenation Mission) is a holistic initiative aimed at transforming the public education sector in Kerala. Its fundamental goal is to elevate the overall standard of government and aided schools by enhancing infrastructure, integrating digital learning, improving academic quality, and fostering active community participation, rather than just focusing on routine administrative tasks. The other options represent either routine activities or specific, limited aspects, not the fundamental transformative aim of the mission.

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A. To provide free textbooks and uniforms to all students in government schools.

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B. To focus on improving teacher-student ratios by strictly limiting class sizes across all public schools.

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D. To implement a new system of annual examinations for all students from Class 1 to 10.

Question 5

Bombay State was bifurcated into Maharashtra and Gujarat in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1960 — After Samyukta Maharashtra movement, Bombay State split into Maharashtra and Gujarat on 1 May 1960.‌​‍

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1966

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1972

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1956

Question 6

Calicut had Zamorin dynasty:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Yes — Zamorins ruled till British era.‌​‍

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Only one ruler

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Partial

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No

Question 7

'Grand Old Man of India':

Accepted Answer

Dadabhai Naoroji — Dadabhai Naoroji.

Answer

Nehru

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Patel

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Rajaji

Question 8

Which power of the Rajya Sabha is provided in the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

To delay a money bill for a period not exceeding fourteen days — RS can only delay Money Bills for up to 14 days; can recommend amendments which LS may accept or reject.

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To decide whether a bill is a money bill

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To initiate a money bill

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To reject or amend a money bill

Question 9

Which part is wrong in: 'It was Shakespeare and not no one else who wrote this play at the beginning of the sixteenth century'?

Accepted Answer

and not no one else — Double negative 'not no one else'. Should be 'and no one else'.

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it was Shakespeare

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who wrote this play

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at the beginning of the sixteenth century

Question 10

During whose reign did the Chinese pilgrim Fa-Hien visit India?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Chandragupta II (Vikramaditya) — Fa-Hien visited India (c. 405–411 CE) during Chandragupta II's reign.‌​‍

Answer

Kumaragupta

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Skandagupta

Answer

Samudragupta

HSA Mixed Practice Test #360