HSA Mixed Practice Test #386

Question 1

Kerala Water Resources Dept:

Accepted Answer

Both different — Separate entities.

Answer

KWRD / WRD

Answer

KWA

Answer

One

Question 2

Mole fraction of solute in a solution with 2 mol solute and 8 mol solvent:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

0.2 — x_solute = n_solute/(n_solute + n_solvent) = 2/10 = 0.2. Sum x_i = 1.‌​‍

Answer

0.8

Answer

0.1

Answer

0.25

Question 3

Which Constitutional amendment restored the authority of states to recognise Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBCs)?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

105 — 105th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2021 restored this power to states.‌​‍

Answer

100

Answer

101

Answer

106

Question 4

Pandit K.P. Karuppan's social reform movement was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Araya Samajam — Pandit Karuppan founded Araya Samajam for the Araya (fisherfolk) community.‌​‍

Answer

Yogakshema Sabha

Answer

Atmavidya Sangham

Answer

Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana Yogam

Question 5

Rann of Kutch type:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Salt marsh — Salt-marsh region in Gujarat.‌​‍

Answer

Mountain

Answer

Lake

Answer

Desert

Question 6

A school has recently integrated ICT tools into its curriculum. Which of the following is the most significant advantage of using ICT for fostering 21st-century skills among students?

Accepted Answer

C. It promotes collaborative learning, critical thinking, and problem-solving through digital projects. — ICT significantly enhances 21st-century skills by enabling students to engage in collaborative projects, conduct research, analyze information critically, and solve real-world problems using digital tools. This active engagement goes beyond mere information access, fostering higher-order thinking and practical application directly relevant to modern skill sets.

Answer

A. It reduces the need for traditional textbooks.

Answer

B. It provides access to a vast amount of information.

Answer

D. It automates grading and administrative tasks for teachers.

Question 7

Synonym of VILIFY:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Slander — Speak ill of.‌​‍

Answer

Defend

Answer

Honor

Answer

Praise

Question 8

KINFRA parks state:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Industrial parks across state — Multiple industrial parks.‌​‍

Answer

Private

Answer

Only one

Answer

Cancelled

Question 9

Total coastline:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

7,516 km — ~7,516 km.‌​‍

Answer

5,516 km

Answer

6,516 km

Answer

8,516 km

Question 10

He is ___ university graduate.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

a — 'University' starts with a consonant sound (y-sound) → 'a'.‌​‍

Answer

an

Answer

of

Answer

the

HSA Mixed Practice Test #386