HSA Mixed Practice Test #544

Question 1

The naval commander from Kerala who led resistance against the Portuguese in the 16th century was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kunjali Marakkar — The Kunjali Marakkars were a dynasty of naval chiefs of the Zamorin of Calicut who fought against Portuguese colonial expansion in the 16th century. ‌​‍They are considered among the first naval defenders of India.

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Pazhassi Raja

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Pazhashi Raja

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Velu Thampi Dalawa

Question 2

Art 249:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

RS 2/3 majority for national interest on State List — RS can authorise Parliament on State List matter.‌​‍

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Emergency

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None

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UT

Question 3

Which tree is generally grown for forestation?

Accepted Answer

Teak — Teak is widely planted for commercial afforestation.

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Mango Tree

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Coconut Tree

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Banyan

Question 4

Kerala's first woman DGP:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

B. Sandhya — B. Sandhya.‌​‍

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Lakshmi

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Sheela Bose

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R. Sreelekha

Question 5

Hind Swaraj year:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1909 — Written 1909.‌​‍

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1920

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1930

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1915

Question 6

The Concept of Panchayati Raj was introduced in India first in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rajasthan (Nagaur, 1959) — Jawaharlal Nehru inaugurated the first Panchayati Raj at Nagaur, Rajasthan, on 2 October 1959.‌​‍

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Assam

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Karnataka

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Maharashtra

Question 7

A heart specialist is a(n):

Accepted Answer

Cardiologist — Cardiologist specialises in heart and cardiovascular disorders.

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Neurologist

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Orthopaedist

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Gastroenterologist

Question 8

The Untouchability Offences Act was passed by the Indian Parliament in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1955 — Untouchability (Offences) Act passed 1955; renamed Protection of Civil Rights Act 1976.‌​‍

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1972

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1956

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1961

Question 9

Sarkaria Commission (1983) on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Centre-State relations — Centre-State relations.‌​‍

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Judiciary

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Police

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Elections

Question 10

Match: (1) B.R. ‌​‍Mehta Committee (2) Ashok Mehta Committee (3) PRIs (4) Article 243(I) — with (A) 73rd Amendment (B) Two tier (C) Central Finance Commission (D) Three Tier

Accepted Answer

1-D, 2-B, 3-A, 4-C — B.R. ‌​‍Mehta proposed three-tier; Ashok Mehta proposed two-tier; 73rd Amendment covered PRIs; Art 243(I) deals with Finance Commission.

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1-B, 2-C, 3-A, 4-D

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1-A, 2-B, 3-D, 4-C

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1-D, 2-A, 3-C, 4-B

HSA Mixed Practice Test #544