HSA Mixed Practice Test #414

Question 1

Growth of vernacular literature in Medieval India was the greatest contribution of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Bhakti movement saints — Bhakti saints wrote in regional languages (Tamil, Kannada, Marathi, Hindi, Bengali etc.), driving vernacular literature.‌​‍

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Vijayanagar Kingdom

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Sultans of Delhi

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Bahmani Kingdom

Question 2

Most common instrument used to measure relative humidity:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Hygrometer — Hygrometer measures humidity; barometer measures pressure; hydrometer measures liquid density.‌​‍

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Hydrometer

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Ceilometer

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Barometer

Question 3

Sabarimala temple is located in which district of Kerala?

Accepted Answer

Pathanamthitta — Sabarimala temple (Lord Ayyappa) is located in Pathanamthitta district. It is one of the most visited pilgrimage centres in the world.

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Idukki

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Kottayam

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Alappuzha

Question 4

Samagra Shiksha Kerala (SSK) is an integrated scheme for school education encompassing pre-school to higher secondary levels. Which of the following is NOT a primary objective or component of SSK in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

D. Providing free laptops and internet connectivity to all students in government schools. — Samagra Shiksha Kerala (SSK) integrates schemes like SSA, RMSA, and Teacher Education with primary objectives of improving access, equity, quality, and promoting vocational education and inclusive education. While digital initiatives are part of SSK, providing free laptops and internet connectivity to *all* students is not a core primary objective or explicitly stated universal component of the scheme's main mandate, unlike the other options which are central to its design.

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A. Enhancing access to quality education from pre-school to higher secondary levels.

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B. Promoting vocational education and skill development for all students.

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C. Ensuring equitable and inclusive education for all children, including those with special needs.

Question 5

Kerala State Election Commission:

Accepted Answer

Statutory for local bodies — Conducts local body elections.

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Judicial

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Political

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None

Question 6

Snell's law:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

n₁ sin θ₁ = n₂ sin θ₂ — Refraction at boundary. ‌​‍Also n = c/v (refractive index). Critical angle: sin θc = n₂/n₁ (for n₁>n₂).

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n₁/n₂ = θ₁/θ₂

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n = c/v only

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sin θ = n

Question 7

The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act was significantly amended in 2019 to:‌​‍

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Allow individual designation as terrorist — UAPA 2019 Amendment: allows GoI to designate individuals (not just organisations) as terrorists. ‌​‍Controversial but upheld.

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Merge with POTA

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Ban specific groups

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Create NIA

Question 8

The concept of Directive Principles was borrowed from which country's constitution?

Accepted Answer

Ireland — DPSPs were adopted from the Irish Constitution of 1937 (which in turn drew from the Spanish Constitution of 1931).

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USA

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UK

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USSR

Question 9

Municipalities:

Accepted Answer

87 — 87 municipalities.

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100

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60

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200

Question 10

A government school in Kerala has a student with autism who struggles with social interactions. Under the RPwD Act, 2016, which of the following is the school's MANDATORY responsibility?

Accepted Answer

B. Make reasonable accommodations to facilitate full participation — The RPwD Act, 2016 mandates that educational institutions must make reasonable accommodations to ensure full participation of students with disabilities. Segregation or referral to special schools (without exploring inclusion) violates the principle of inclusive education.

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A. Provide a shadow teacher for academic support only

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C. Segregate the child in a special classroom for better management

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D. Refer the child to a nearby special school for education

HSA Mixed Practice Test #414