HSA Mixed Practice Test #452

Question 1

The Gandhi-Irwin Pact of 1931 marked a temporary truce between the Indian National Congress and the British government. Which of the following statements accurately reflects a key outcome or provision of this pact?

Accepted Answer

B. The Indian National Congress agreed to participate in the Second Round Table Conference. — The Gandhi-Irwin Pact, signed in March 1931, primarily aimed at ending the Civil Disobedience Movement and securing Congress's participation in the Second Round Table Conference in London. While the pact included concessions like the release of political prisoners not convicted of violence and the right to collect salt for personal use, it did not promise complete independence. Option C is incorrect as only non-violent political prisoners were to be released, and Option D misrepresents the limited concession regarding salt.

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A. The British government agreed to grant complete independence to India within a specified timeframe.

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C. All political prisoners, including those convicted of violence, were to be immediately released.

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D. The British government conceded the right to all Indians to manufacture and sell salt freely.

Question 2

Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan (the 'Frontier Gandhi') led the Khudai Khidmatgar force in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

North-West Frontier Province — Ghaffar Khan organised non-violent Khudai Khidmatgars ('Servants of God') in NWFP.‌​‍

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Bengal

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Bombay Presidency

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Madras Presidency

Question 3

Which disease is caused by the deficiency of Vitamin D?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rickets — Rickets (in children) and Osteomalacia (in adults) are caused by Vitamin D deficiency. ‌​‍Vitamin D is obtained from sunlight and helps in calcium absorption.

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Scurvy

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Beriberi

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Night Blindness

Question 4

Kerala's first woman DIG (police):

Accepted Answer

R Sreelekha — R Sreelekha.

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B Sandhya

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Lakshmi

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Both A and B served

Question 5

Total parts:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

25 — Currently 25 parts.‌​‍

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20

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22

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28

Question 6

The first Secretary of the Congress Socialist Party (1934) was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Jayaprakash Narayan — JP Narayan was the founding Secretary of the CSP in 1934.‌​‍

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Acharya Narendra Dev

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Minoo Masani

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Ram Manohar Lohia

Question 7

A Bill is introduced in the Lok Sabha and, upon its passage, is certified by the Speaker as a 'Money Bill'. It is then transmitted to the Rajya Sabha for its consideration. Which of the following statements accurately describes the procedural powers of the Rajya Sabha concerning this particular Bill?

Accepted Answer

B. The Rajya Sabha can only make recommendations on the Money Bill, which the Lok Sabha is free to accept or reject. If the Bill is not returned within 14 days, it is deemed to have been passed by both Houses. — Article 109 of the Constitution specifically outlines the procedure for Money Bills. The Rajya Sabha cannot reject or amend a Money Bill; it can only make recommendations, which the Lok Sabha may or may not accept. If the Rajya Sabha does not return the Bill within 14 days, it is deemed to have been passed by both Houses in the form it was passed by the Lok Sabha. There is no provision for a joint sitting for Money Bills.

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A. The Rajya Sabha possesses the power to amend or reject the Money Bill, but must return it to the Lok Sabha within a period of 14 days.

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C. The Rajya Sabha can delay the Money Bill for a maximum period of six months, after which a joint sitting may be called to resolve the deadlock.

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D. The Rajya Sabha has no power whatsoever over a Money Bill and must simply return it to the Lok Sabha, without any discussion or recommendations.

Question 8

Kerala state fish:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Karimeen (Pearl spot) — Pearl spot (Etroplus suratensis).‌​‍

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Tilapia

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Sardine

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Mackerel

Question 9

She is ___ colleague of mine.

Accepted Answer

a — 'A colleague' (consonant sound) — non-specific singular.

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an

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the

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one

Question 10

Thrissur Pooram held at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

All of these (as festival site) — Takes place at Vadakkunnathan; organized by Paramekkavu and Thiruvambady devaswoms.‌​‍

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Thiruvambady

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Paramekkavu

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Vadakkunnathan Temple

HSA Mixed Practice Test #452