HSA Mixed Practice Test #438

Question 1

Kerala state emblem:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2 elephants with shankha — Two elephants flanking shankha and Ashoka emblem.‌​‍

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Eagle

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Peacock

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Lion

Question 2

First to cultivate cotton:

Accepted Answer

Indus Valley people — Cotton cultivation evidence at Indus sites.

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Egyptians

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Greeks

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Chinese

Question 3

Kerala tourist destinations — Munnar famous for:

Accepted Answer

Tea gardens, hills — Hill station tea gardens.

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Beaches

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Backwaters

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Deserts

Question 4

Which of the following physiographic divisions of India is characterized by the presence of the oldest rocks and mineral wealth, but is prone to earthquakes due to its ancient geological faults?

Accepted Answer

B. The Peninsular Plateau — The Peninsular Plateau is the oldest physiographic division of India, composed of ancient rocks rich in minerals. It is seismically active due to reactivation of old faults and shear zones, unlike the tectonically stable Northern Plains or the recently formed Himalayas. The Coastal Plains, though geologically younger, are not known for mineral wealth.

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A. The Northern Plains

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C. The Himalayan Mountains

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D. The Coastal Plains

Question 5

Pocket Veto used by:‌​‍

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Zail Singh — Zail Singh on Indian Post Office (Amendment) Bill 1986.‌​‍

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Rajendra Prasad

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APJ Abdul Kalam

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Pranab Mukherjee

Question 6

Duties in Part:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

IVA — Part IVA (Article 51A).‌​‍

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III

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IV

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V

Question 7

Spanish Civil War (1936-39) ended with:

Accepted Answer

Franco's Nationalist victory (dictatorship till 1975) — Francisco Franco's fascists (backed by Hitler, Mussolini) defeated Republic. Franco ruled Spain till his death 1975.

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Republican victory

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Communist state

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Monarchy restoration

Question 8

A primary school English teacher introduces new action verbs like 'swim', 'clap', and 'dance' by demonstrating the actions herself and asking students to perform them immediately. She believes this approach helps students understand and remember the vocabulary without needing explicit translation. This pedagogical technique is a cornerstone of which language teaching method?

Accepted Answer

C. Total Physical Response (TPR) — Total Physical Response (TPR) is a method that teaches language through physical activity. Learners respond to commands with actions, which is particularly effective for learning action verbs and commands, facilitating comprehension and retention without translation. The Direct Method also avoids translation but relies more on demonstration with objects and contexts, not primarily physical response. Audio-Lingual Method focuses on repetition and drills, and the Silent Way uses color-coded charts and silent guidance.

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A. Direct Method

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B. Audio-Lingual Method

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D. Silent Way

Question 9

August Offer:‌​‍

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1940 — 1940 by Linlithgow — promised Dominion Status post-war.‌​‍

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1944

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1942

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1945

Question 10

Study of cells:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Cytology — Cytology.‌​‍

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Histology

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Anatomy

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Genetics

HSA Mixed Practice Test #438