HSA Mixed Practice Test #378

Question 1

Qutub Minar started by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Qutbuddin Aibak — Started by Aibak, completed by Iltutmish.‌​‍

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Balban

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Iltutmish

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Alauddin

Question 2

Trypsin works in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Small intestine — Protein digestion in alkaline medium.‌​‍

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Large intestine

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Stomach

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Mouth

Question 3

Cherrapunji is in:

Accepted Answer

Meghalaya — Cherrapunji (Sohra), Meghalaya — one of the wettest places on Earth.

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Assam

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Mizoram

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Nagaland

Question 4

The "Kerala Model of Development" is most accurately defined by its distinctive approach, characterized by a unique combination of factors. Which of the following statements best encapsulates this defining characteristic?

Accepted Answer

B. Achieving exceptional human development indicators through extensive public action and social investments, even with moderate economic growth. — The Kerala Model is renowned for its remarkable achievements in human development, such as high literacy rates, low infant mortality, and high life expectancy, achieved primarily through strong public action, land reforms, and significant social investments, often predating substantial economic growth. This distinguishes it from models that prioritize economic growth first to fund social welfare.

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A. Prioritizing rapid industrialization and high per capita income growth to fund social welfare programs.

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C. Eliminating poverty and unemployment entirely through a self-reliant agrarian economy, independent of external remittances.

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D. Relying primarily on private sector investments and market forces to drive improvements in health and education outcomes.

Question 5

Baking soda chemical name:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sodium bicarbonate — NaHCO₃ — Sodium bicarbonate (Sodium hydrogen carbonate).‌​‍

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Sodium hydroxide

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Sodium carbonate

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Sodium chloride

Question 6

Sundarban largest in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

India-Bangladesh — Shared between both.‌​‍

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Bangladesh only

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Myanmar

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India only

Question 7

Bhagat Singh executed:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1931 — 23 March 1931. Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, Sukhdev hanged at Lahore.‌​‍

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1932

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1930

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1929

Question 8

Gram Panchayats in Kerala:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

941 — 941.‌​‍

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777

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867

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1000

Question 9

The Right to Education Act, 2009, mandates free and compulsory education for children aged 6 to 14 years. In the context of its implementation in Kerala, which of the following provisions is a crucial mechanism to ensure inclusive education as per the Act?

Accepted Answer

B. Kerala ensures that all private unaided schools reserve 25% of their entry-level seats for children belonging to weaker sections and disadvantaged groups, with reimbursement from the state. — Option B directly reflects a key provision of the RTE Act, which mandates 25% reservation in private unaided schools for economically weaker sections and disadvantaged groups, with the state reimbursing the schools. This is a crucial mechanism for inclusive education. Option A is not a mandatory provision of the RTE Act. Option C pertains to early childhood education (below 6 years), which is outside the 6-14 age group covered by RTE, though Anganwadis are important for overall child development. Option D is a policy initiative but not a core mandate of the RTE Act's free and compulsory educat

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A. The state government has made it mandatory for all private schools to offer free transport facilities for students from marginalized communities.

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C. The Anganwadi system in Kerala has been formally integrated into the primary education structure to extend the RTE benefits to children below 6 years.

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D. Kerala has introduced a compulsory skill development program from Class V onwards to enhance employability, as part of the RTE framework.

Question 10

Loktak Lake is in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Manipur — Loktak Lake in Manipur is famous for floating islands (phumdis) and Keibul Lamjao NP.‌​‍

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Assam

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Meghalaya

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Mizoram

HSA Mixed Practice Test #378