HSA Mixed Practice Test #368

Question 1

Earth's interior layers (from surface):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Crust, Mantle, Outer Core, Inner Core — Crust (5-70 km). ‌​‍Mantle (to 2900 km). Outer core (liquid Fe-Ni). ‌​‍Inner core (solid, ~1220 km radius).

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Crust only

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Core, Mantle, Crust

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Mantle only

Question 2

Ayyankali's famous bullock cart (Villuvandi) agitation was for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Right to use public roads — In 1893, Ayyankali drove a bullock cart on public roads to assert Dalits' right to use them.‌​‍

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Temple entry

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Land reform

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Voting rights

Question 3

'He reads the newspaper every morning.' Change to passive voice:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

The newspaper is read by him every morning — Present simple passive: is/are + past participle.‌​‍

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The newspaper was read by him

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The newspaper has been read

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The newspaper reads him

Question 4

First-Past-the-Post (FPTP) voting system in India is used for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Lok Sabha and State Assemblies — FPTP = candidate with most votes wins. ‌​‍Used in Lok Sabha/Assembly. Proportional Representation (STV) used for Rajya Sabha, President, VP.

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Only Presidential elections

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All elections

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Rajya Sabha

Question 5

Aurangzeb's long reign witnessed several significant policy shifts that contributed to the eventual decline of the Mughal Empire. Which of the following policies is *most directly* linked to the rise of regional rebellions and the weakening of central authority?

Accepted Answer

B. His prolonged and costly military campaigns in the Deccan, which drained imperial resources and created powerful, autonomous regional challenges. — Aurangzeb's protracted Deccan campaigns were immensely costly in terms of both manpower and treasury, leading to a severe financial crisis. This constant engagement far from the capital allowed regional powers, particularly the Marathas, to consolidate their strength and challenge Mughal authority, contributing significantly to the empire's decentralization and eventual decline.

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A. His rigorous enforcement of Islamic laws and the re-imposition of the jizya tax on non-Muslims.

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C. His expansionist policies in the North-East, leading to conflicts with the Ahom kingdom.

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D. His promotion of Urdu as the court language, sidelining Persian and regional languages.

Question 6

Synonym of FICKLE:

Accepted Answer

Changeable — Given to change.

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Steady

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Reliable

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Firm

Question 7

Onam is celebrated in the month of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Chingam — Onam is in Chingam (August-September).‌​‍

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Medam

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Karkidakam

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Thulam

Question 8

Ashoka's capital was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Pataliputra — Pataliputra (modern Patna) was the Mauryan capital.‌​‍

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Kausambi

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Takshashila

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Ujjain

Question 9

Synonym of LATENT:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Hidden — Hidden, potential.‌​‍

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Obvious

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Active

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Public

Question 10

Ordinance issued when:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Parliament not in session — Art 123 — only when Parliament not in session.‌​‍

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Anytime

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Emergency

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Parliament in session

HSA Mixed Practice Test #368