HSA Mixed Practice Test #426

Question 1

Rakesh Sharma went to space:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1984 — 3 April 1984 (Soviet Soyuz T-11).‌​‍

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1981

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1990

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1995

Question 2

A teacher in an inclusive classroom notices that a student with a mild intellectual disability is struggling to keep up with the pace of the general curriculum. What is the most appropriate action for the teacher to take to foster true inclusion?

Accepted Answer

B. Provide differentiated instruction, use varied teaching methods, and offer individualized support to help the student achieve learning goals. — True inclusive education emphasizes adapting teaching methodologies and providing individualized support to meet the diverse learning needs of all students within the general classroom. Option A, while seemingly helpful, lowers expectations and can limit potential. Option C goes against the principle of inclusion by suggesting segregation. Option D neglects the importance of holistic development and addressing learning challenges.

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A. Assign simpler tasks to the student and reduce expectations to avoid frustration.

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C. Suggest to the parents that the student might benefit more from a special school environment.

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D. Focus only on the student's strengths and allow them to opt out of areas where they struggle.

Question 3

In the Great Kalinga War of 260 BC, Ashoka gave up violence and embraced Buddhism. ‌​‍The major portion of the Kalinga kingdom lay in the modern state of:

Accepted Answer

Orissa — Ancient Kalinga corresponds mostly to present-day Odisha.‌​‍

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Madhya Pradesh

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Bihar

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Andhra Pradesh

Question 4

Synonym of PERFUNCTORY:

Accepted Answer

Superficial — Done with minimum effort.

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Thorough

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Deep

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Careful

Question 5

Vagamon:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Idukki — Idukki.‌​‍

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Pathanamthitta

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Ernakulam

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Kottayam

Question 6

Slash and burn agriculture in North-East India is called:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Jhum — Jhum or Jhumming is the slash and burn (shifting) cultivation practised in the North-Eastern states.‌​‍

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Podu

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Penda

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Bewar

Question 7

Humayun's tomb style:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mughal garden tomb — First major Mughal garden tomb. Delhi.‌​‍

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Buddhist

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Dravidian

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Gothic

Question 8

'Bring up' means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Both A and C — To raise a child; also to vomit.‌​‍

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Vomit

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Lift

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Raise a child

Question 9

President's term:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

5 years — 5 years — Article 56.‌​‍

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7 years

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4 years

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6 years

Question 10

We shall go for a walk when it ___ raining.

Accepted Answer

stops — Time clause with future meaning takes present simple: 'when it stops'.

Answer

stopped

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stopping

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stop

HSA Mixed Practice Test #426