HSA Mixed Practice Test #380

Question 1

Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Thrissur — Thrissur.‌​‍

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Kozhikode

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Kochi

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TVM

Question 2

In the context of local self-governance in Kerala, which of the following best describes the primary role of the District Planning Committee (DPC)?

Accepted Answer

A. To prepare a consolidated draft development plan for the district, encompassing both rural and urban areas. — The District Planning Committee (DPC) is primarily responsible for consolidating the plans prepared by Panchayats and Municipalities in the district and preparing a draft development plan for the entire district, as mandated by Article 243ZD of the Constitution. Direct implementation of schemes is typically done by the respective local bodies or line departments. Budget approval is handled by the respective local bodies themselves or higher administrative authorities, and dispute resolution falls under different administrative or legal mechanisms.

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B. To directly implement centrally sponsored schemes at the district level.

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C. To approve the annual budget of all Panchayats and Municipalities within the district.

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D. To resolve inter-Panchayat disputes regarding resource allocation and administrative boundaries.

Question 3

Alcohol + NaHCO₃ test:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

No reaction (phenol and carboxylic acid give differently) — Carboxylic acid evolves CO₂. ‌​‍Phenol is weakly acidic — doesn't react with NaHCO₃ but reacts with NaOH.

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Precipitates

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Gives CO₂

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Decomposes

Question 4

Simon Commission arrived India:

Accepted Answer

1928 — Feb 1928.

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1919

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1935

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1947

Question 5

The first Indian citizen to file a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) case was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Hussainara Khatoon — Hussainara Khatoon v. ‌​‍State of Bihar (1979) is considered the first PIL case in India — about undertrial prisoners.

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Kesavananda Bharati

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S. P. Gupta

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M. C. Mehta

Question 6

Zero Hour in Parliament is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

After Question Hour — Zero Hour = informal, immediately after Question Hour. ‌​‍MPs raise urgent matters without prior notice.

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First hour

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Last hour

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During recess

Question 7

Which statement about the Private Bill in Indian Parliament is NOT correct?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Its introduction requires seven days' notice — A Private Member's Bill requires ONE MONTH's notice, not seven days.‌​‍

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Its rejection has no implication on government's confidence or resignation

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Its drafting is the responsibility of the member concerned

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It is introduced by any MP other than a Minister

Question 8

NIA's role:

Accepted Answer

Terrorism investigation — Terror-related cases across states.

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All cases

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Economic

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International only

Question 9

The INA officers tried at Red Fort in 1945 included:

Accepted Answer

Prem Sahgal, G.S. Dhillon, Shah Nawaz Khan — The INA Trials at Red Fort featured three officers: Sahgal, Dhillon, Shah Nawaz.

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Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, Rajguru

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Lakshmi Sahgal, Captain Mohan Singh

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Vakkom Abdul Khader alone

Question 10

'Physics ___ my favourite subject.'

Accepted Answer

is — 'Physics' (like mathematics, economics) ends in -s but is singular → 'is'.

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are

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have

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has

HSA Mixed Practice Test #380