HSA Mixed Practice Test #491

Question 1

Which statement is NOT true regarding the aftermath of the Revolt of 1857?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

The Charter of the Company was renewed for twenty years — After 1857 the Company's Charter was NOT renewed — the Govt of India Act 1858 transferred power to the Crown.‌​‍

Answer

Governor General of India came to be known as Viceroy of India

Answer

The office of the Secretary of State for India was created

Answer

It marked the end of East India Company's rule

Question 2

Antonym of STRONG:

Accepted Answer

Weak — Strong ↔ weak.

Answer

Powerful

Answer

Firm

Answer

Tough

Question 3

Sufi silsilahs in India:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Chishti, Suhrawardi, Naqshbandi, Qadri — Four main silsilahs.‌​‍

Answer

Two

Answer

Only Chishti

Answer

Five+

Question 4

van't Hoff factor i for dilute NaCl (full dissociation):

Accepted Answer

2 — NaCl → Na⁺ + Cl⁻ (i=2). CaCl₂ (i=3). Helps understand why electrolytes affect colligative properties more.

Answer

1

Answer

3

Answer

Varies

Question 5

Where is Kerala Coconut Research Station situated?

Accepted Answer

Kayamkulam — Regional Coconut Research Station, Kayamkulam (under CPCRI).

Answer

Sadanandapuram

Answer

Mannuthi

Answer

Vellayani

Question 6

The Qutb Minar in Delhi was started by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Qutbuddin Aibak — Qutbuddin Aibak started the construction of Qutb Minar. ‌​‍It was completed by his successor Iltutmish.

Answer

Iltutmish

Answer

Alauddin Khilji

Answer

Balban

Question 7

The total number of Panchayati Raj institutions in Kerala is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

978 — Kerala has 978 Gram Panchayats, 152 Block Panchayats, and 14 District Panchayats as part of its three-tier Panchayati Raj system.‌​‍

Answer

1200

Answer

941

Answer

152

Question 8

The Dandi Salt March (1930), covering 241 miles, ended at:

Accepted Answer

Dandi, Gujarat coast — Gandhi and 78 followers marched from Sabarmati Ashram to Dandi (12 March – 6 April 1930).

Answer

Champaran

Answer

Vedaranyam

Answer

Porbandar

Question 9

Narmada rift valley between:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vindhya-Satpura — Runs through rift between Vindhya and Satpura.‌​‍

Answer

Western-Eastern Ghats

Answer

Kashmir-Karakoram

Answer

Himalaya-Aravalli

Question 10

Synonym of QUALM:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Doubt — Uneasy feeling.‌​‍

Answer

Joy

Answer

Confidence

Answer

Anger

HSA Mixed Practice Test #491