HSA Mixed Practice Test #427

Question 1

Palakkad Gap width:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

30 km — ~30 km wide break in Western Ghats.‌​‍

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50 km

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10 km

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20 km

Question 2

Inactivated virus vaccine:

Accepted Answer

Covaxin — Whole killed virus.

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Covishield

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Pfizer

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Moderna

Question 3

Who chaired the Fundamental Rights committee of the Constituent Assembly?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Patel — Sardar Patel chaired FR committee.‌​‍

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Rajendra Prasad

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Ambedkar

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Jawaharlal Nehru

Question 4

Vice President is ex-officio:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Chairman of Rajya Sabha — VP is ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha.‌​‍

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Speaker

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CAG

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AG

Question 5

Who was the founder of Pratyaksha Raksha Daiva Sabha?

Accepted Answer

Poikayil Yohannan — Poikayil Yohannan (Sri Kumaragurudevan) founded PRDS in 1909.

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Thycaud Ayya

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Pandit Karuppan

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Chattampi Swami

Question 6

A 15-year-old student is actively involved in school debates, often discussing abstract concepts like justice, freedom, and ethical dilemmas. This ability to think systematically about hypothetical situations and abstract ideas is characteristic of which stage of cognitive development according to Piaget?

Accepted Answer

D. Formal operational stage — The formal operational stage, typically beginning around age 11-12 and extending through adulthood, is characterized by the ability to think abstractly, engage in hypothetical-deductive reasoning, and consider multiple perspectives on complex issues. The other stages precede this and involve more concrete forms of thinking.

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A. Sensorimotor stage

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B. Preoperational stage

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C. Concrete operational stage

Question 7

A particular state in India is grappling with a severe outbreak of a communicable disease, which also poses a significant threat of spreading to neighboring states. The state government, despite its efforts, finds its resources and legislative powers inadequate to contain the crisis effectively and seeks broader intervention. In this context, which of the following mechanisms could enable the Union Parliament to legislate on a subject typically falling under the State List to address this public health emergency?

Accepted Answer

B. The Rajya Sabha passes a resolution by a two-thirds majority declaring it necessary in the national interest. — Article 249 allows Parliament to legislate on a State List subject if the Rajya Sabha declares, by a two-thirds majority, that it is necessary or expedient in the national interest. A severe communicable disease outbreak threatening multiple states clearly falls under 'national interest', making this mechanism appropriate for proactive Union intervention. While Article 252 (option C) allows Parliament to legislate if two or more states request it, Article 249 provides a more direct route for the Union to act when a situation has national implications. Article 352 (National Emergency) is a more

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A. The President declares a National Emergency under Article 352, empowering Parliament to legislate on any subject.

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C. Two or more state legislatures pass resolutions requesting Parliament to legislate on the matter.

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D. The Union government issues an executive directive under Article 256, compelling the state to implement central legislation.

Question 8

Plate boundaries types:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Divergent, convergent, transform — Three main types.‌​‍

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Five

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Only two

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Four

Question 9

The Telangana movement succeeded with statehood on:

Accepted Answer

2 June 2014 — Telangana became 29th state on 2 June 2014, carved out of Andhra Pradesh. KCR became first CM. Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act 2014.

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1 June 2014

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15 June 2014

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1 January 2015

Question 10

Kerala Widows Pension:

Accepted Answer

Available — Monthly welfare pension.

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Discontinued

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Means-tested

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HSA Mixed Practice Test #427