HSA Mixed Practice Test #540

Question 1

The six heterodox schools of Indian philosophy include:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Buddhism, Jainism, Ajivikism, Charvakas, etc. (nastika — not accepting Vedic authority) — Nastika schools rejected Vedic authority. ‌​‍Astika (orthodox) 6 schools: Samkhya, Yoga, Nyaya, Vaisheshika, Purva Mimamsa, Vedanta (Uttara Mimamsa).

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Only Buddhism

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Only Hindu schools

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Samkhya, Yoga

Question 2

Malabar exercise:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Naval — India, US, Japan, Australia (QUAD) — QUAD naval.‌​‍

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Army

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Air

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Cyber

Question 3

The Gupta period is called the 'Golden Age' because of achievements in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Art, science, literature — The Gupta period saw peak achievements in art (Ajanta), science (Aryabhata), literature (Kalidasa), and metallurgy.‌​‍

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Military conquest only

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Trade only

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Agriculture only

Question 4

President's veto types:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Absolute, Suspensive, Pocket — Three types: Absolute, Suspensive, Pocket.‌​‍

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Pocket only

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Suspensive, Absolute

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Qualified, Pocket

Question 5

Synonym of EXONERATE:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Acquit — Exonerate = absolve from blame.‌​‍

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Convict

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Punish

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Blame

Question 6

Rajaraja Chola I, who built the Brihadisvara (Big) Temple at Thanjavur, ruled from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

985–1014 CE — Rajaraja I ruled 985–1014 CE; his son Rajendra I (1014–1044) extended the empire.‌​‍

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850–900 CE

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1014–1044 CE

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1070–1120 CE

Question 7

The EMF of a standard Daniell cell is approximately:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1.1 V — E° of Daniell cell = E°(Cu²⁺/Cu) − E°(Zn²⁺/Zn) = 0.34 − (−0.76) = +1.10 V.‌​‍

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3.0 V

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0.5 V

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2.0 V

Question 8

What is the primary function of the Juvenile Justice Board (JJB)?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Conduct judicial proceedings for children in conflict with the law — Under the JJ Act, JJB conducts inquiries and proceedings for children in conflict with law.‌​‍

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Supervise child adoption cases

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Run educational programs for juveniles

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Manage child welfare programs

Question 9

pH of pure water:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

7 — pH 7 = neutral. Below 7 = acidic, above 7 = basic.‌​‍

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5

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6

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8

Question 10

Malabar Rebellion year:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1921 — 1921.‌​‍

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1919

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1920

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1922

HSA Mixed Practice Test #540