HSA Mixed Practice Test #515

Question 1

What is the qualification required to be the Attorney General of India?

Accepted Answer

Qualified to be a Judge of the Supreme Court — The Attorney General of India must be qualified to be a Judge of the Supreme Court.

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Qualified to be a Judge of the High Court

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10 years as an advocate of the High Court

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5 years as a Judge of the High Court

Question 2

River mentioned by Kautilya in his Arthashastra:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Churni — Churni river finds mention in Kautilya's Arthashastra.‌​‍

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Pamba

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Kaveri

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Bharathapuzha

Question 3

'Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham' was founded by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ayyankali — Ayyankali founded SJPS in 1907 for Dalit upliftment in Travancore.‌​‍

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A.K. Gopalan

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Sree Narayana Guru

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Vakkom Maulavi

Question 4

The 'State Education Day' in Kerala is celebrated on which date to honor the contributions of a former Chief Minister known for his educational reforms?

Accepted Answer

C. September 2nd — Kerala celebrates 'State Education Day' on September 2nd to honor the contributions of former Chief Minister R. Sankar, who initiated significant educational reforms in the state. January 26th (A) is Republic Day, June 1st (B) is observed as 'Children's Day' in some contexts, and October 2nd (D) is Gandhi Jayanti, unrelated to education.

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A. January 26th

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B. June 1st

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D. October 2nd

Question 5

The simplest hydrocarbon is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Methane — CH₄ — one carbon, four hydrogens — simplest alkane.‌​‍

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Ethene

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Ethyne

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Ethane

Question 6

Who is a member of the Selection Committee for the Chief Information Commissioner of India?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha — RTI Act: Selection Committee = PM + Leader of Opposition in LS + one Union Cabinet Minister nominated by PM.‌​‍

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Speaker of Lok Sabha

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Chief Justice of Supreme Court

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Vice President of India

Question 7

Jewish Synagogue in Kochi built in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1568 — Paradesi Synagogue in Mattancherry, Kochi — built 1568.‌​‍

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1468

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1768

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1668

Question 8

Wrought iron contains:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

~0.1% carbon (very low) — Wrought iron is purest form, very low C; cast iron 2-4% C; steel 0.1-2% C.‌​‍

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High sulphur

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Silica

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4% carbon

Question 9

Printing press by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Gutenberg — Johannes Gutenberg (~1440).‌​‍

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Caxton

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Edison

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Watt

Question 10

The three parallel ranges of the Himalayas (north to south) are:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Himadri, Himachal, Shiwalik — Himadri (Greater Himalayas, highest) → Himachal (Lesser Himalayas) → Shiwalik (outermost, lowest).‌​‍

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Shiwalik, Himadri, Himachal

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Vindhya, Satpura, Aravali

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Nilgiri, Cardamom, Western Ghats

HSA Mixed Practice Test #515