HSA Mixed Practice Test #461

Question 1

Leap year rule:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Div by 4, century by 400 — Standard rule.‌​‍

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Div by 2

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Div by 100

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Div by 4

Question 2

'I am (A) going to (B) temple (C) everyday (D).' Error is in:‌​‍

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A — Habitual action = Simple Present, not Present Continuous. ‌​‍Correct: 'I go to the temple every day.'

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B

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C

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D

Question 3

Article 32 — 'heart and soul' of the Constitution — provides:‌​‍

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Right to constitutional remedies (writs) — Article 32 empowers citizens to approach Supreme Court directly to enforce Fundamental Rights. ‌​‍5 writs: habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, certiorari, quo warranto.

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Right to education

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Right to privacy

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Right to property

Question 4

A state legislature in India passes a law that is widely perceived to infringe upon the fundamental right to equality guaranteed under Article 14 of the Constitution. A group of affected citizens decides to challenge this law in the Supreme Court. Which of the following best describes the primary function the Supreme Court will exercise in this scenario?

Accepted Answer

B. The Supreme Court will engage in judicial review to determine if the law violates constitutional provisions and declare it void if it does. — The primary function of the Supreme Court in this scenario is judicial review. It will examine the challenged law to determine its constitutionality against fundamental rights and other constitutional provisions. If found unconstitutional, the Court has the power to declare the law null and void.

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A. The Supreme Court will provide an advisory opinion to the President on the constitutionality of the law.

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C. The Supreme Court will mediate between the state legislature and the citizens to find a mutually agreeable solution.

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D. The Supreme Court will direct the Parliament to amend the Constitution to accommodate the new state law.

Question 5

Ibn Battuta visited India during:‌​‍

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Muhammad bin Tughlaq's reign — Ibn Battuta (Moroccan traveller) visited India ~1334 during Muhammad bin Tughlaq's reign. ‌​‍He wrote 'Rihla'.

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Alauddin Khilji's reign

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Firoz Shah Tughlaq's reign

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Sikandar Lodi's reign

Question 6

Subordinate courts under:‌​‍

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HC — HC supervises subordinate judiciary.‌​‍

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Government

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SC

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Both

Question 7

Laterite soil is typically found in regions of:

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Heavy rainfall and high temperature — Laterite forms in hot, wet climates (Western Ghats, NE hills, parts of Odisha).

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Low rainfall

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Desert areas

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Cold climates

Question 8

What is Pulluvan Paattu?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Serpent worship songs — Serpent songs.‌​‍

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Folk

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Royal

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Religious

Question 9

Warm-blooded animals:‌​‍

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Birds, mammals — Endotherms.‌​‍

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Reptiles

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Amphibians

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Fish

Question 10

The chemical symbol for Silver is:‌​‍

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Ag — Silver's chemical symbol is Ag (from Latin 'Argentum'). ‌​‍Au = Gold (Aurum), Si = Silicon.

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Sv

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Si

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Au

HSA Mixed Practice Test #461