HSA Mixed Practice Test #417

Question 1

Bharat Nirman was launched on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

25 February 2005 — Bharat Nirman launched 2005 (announced Dec 2004; phase began Feb 2005).‌​‍

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15 October 1999

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30 June 2002

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26 December 2000

Question 2

Synonym of PREDILECTION:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Preference — Preference.‌​‍

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Hatred

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Dislike

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Aversion

Question 3

Chaitanya Mahaprabhu region:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Bengal — Bengal — Gaudiya Vaishnavism.‌​‍

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Punjab

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Karnataka

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Gujarat

Question 4

Ashoka's edicts mostly in which script:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Brahmi — Brahmi script mainly; Kharosthi in NW.‌​‍

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Devanagari

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Kharosthi

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Tamil

Question 5

Question Hour timing:

Accepted Answer

11 AM - 12 noon — First hour of sitting (usually 11 AM - 12 noon).

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12 noon - 1 PM

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Morning

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Afternoon

Question 6

Project Tiger was launched in India in:

Accepted Answer

1973 — Project Tiger was launched on 1 April 1973 at Jim Corbett.

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1950

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1991

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2005

Question 7

A language teacher in a higher secondary class plans to incorporate a short play into her curriculum. What is the most significant educational benefit of using drama as a literary form in this context?

Accepted Answer

B. It provides a unique opportunity for students to develop empathy, critical thinking, and collaborative problem-solving skills. — Using drama actively engages students in role-playing and understanding characters' perspectives, fostering empathy. The collaborative nature of staging a play enhances teamwork and problem-solving, while interpreting roles and scripts develops critical thinking. While other options like memorization might be partial benefits, they are not the most significant overall educational advantages of drama.

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A. It primarily helps students to memorize long dialogues and improve recitation skills.

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C. It simplifies complex grammatical structures by presenting them in a conversational format.

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D. It ensures that students only focus on the plot and character development, neglecting the thematic elements.

Question 8

Reported speech: 'Which country do you come from?' said Ram.

Accepted Answer

Ram asked which country I came from — Reported question: pronoun shift (you→I), tense back-shift (do come → came).

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Ram asked which country you came from

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Ram asked which country I am coming from

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Ram asked which country are you coming from

Question 9

Narasimhavarman built:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mahabalipuram — Mamallapuram Rathas.‌​‍

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Sanchi

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Ellora

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Hampi

Question 10

Ozone layer protects by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Absorbing UV-B/C radiation — Stratospheric O₃. ‌​‍Depletion by CFCs. Dobson Units (DU) measure. ‌​‍Antarctic 'hole' discovered 1985. Montreal Protocol 1987.

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Producing O₂

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Cooling Earth

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Blocking all light

HSA Mixed Practice Test #417