HSA Mixed Practice Test #553

Question 1

Aruvippuram installation:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1888 — 1888 (Sree Narayana Guru).‌​‍

Answer

1885

Answer

1891

Answer

1903

Question 2

Nuclear fission releases:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

~200 MeV per U-235 atom — Basis of nuclear reactors and atomic bombs. ‌​‍Chain reaction with neutrons. Moderators (water, graphite) slow neutrons.

Answer

None

Answer

~eV

Answer

Few MeV

Question 3

Consider the relationship between Fundamental Rights (FRs) and Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSPs) in the Indian Constitution. Which of the following statements is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A. DPSPs are primarily meant to be implemented by state legislation and are not directly enforceable by courts, unlike FRs. — Fundamental Rights are justiciable and enforceable by courts, acting as limitations on state power and guaranteeing individual liberties. DPSPs, on the other hand, are non-justiciable directives to the state for establishing a welfare society, serving as moral obligations and guiding principles for legislation, but not directly enforceable by courts. Statement B is incorrect as FRs generally hold supremacy, though DPSP implementation can be considered for reasonable restrictions. Statement C is incorrect as only FRs are directly enforceable. Statement D incorrectly reverses the nature of FRs a

Answer

B. In case of a conflict, DPSPs always take precedence over FRs to achieve broader social objectives.

Answer

C. Both FRs and DPSPs are considered equally justiciable and can be directly invoked in courts for enforcement.

Answer

D. FRs are positive obligations of the state to provide certain benefits, while DPSPs are restrictions on state power.

Question 4

Peacock Throne taken to Persia by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Nadir Shah 1739 — Nadir Shah's 1739 sack of Delhi.‌​‍

Answer

Afghans

Answer

Ottoman

Answer

Ahmad Shah Abdali

Question 5

Synonym of CIRCUMSPECT:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Cautious — Wary; careful.‌​‍

Answer

Foolish

Answer

Brave

Answer

Reckless

Question 6

Which phenomenon of light causes a rainbow?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Scattering — Rainbows form by refraction + dispersion + internal reflection, which is generally categorised under scattering/dispersion (closest option).‌​‍

Answer

Radiation

Answer

Diffraction

Answer

Reflection

Question 7

A government school in a rural area of Kerala is struggling with low enrollment, lack of basic infrastructure like functional toilets and drinking water, and a high dropout rate among girls. Which of the following initiatives would primarily provide financial and programmatic support to address these specific challenges in a holistic manner?

Accepted Answer

C. Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) — Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) is an overarching program for school education, aiming to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education across all levels. It provides comprehensive support for infrastructure development, gender equity initiatives, and overall school improvement, directly addressing the mentioned challenges. While DPI is administrative and MDMS supports nutrition, SSA encompasses broader infrastructural and educational support.

Answer

A. Kerala State Literacy Mission Authority

Answer

B. Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI)

Answer

D. Mid-Day Meal Scheme (MDMS)

Question 8

POCSO Act:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2012 — Protection of Children from Sexual Offences 2012.‌​‍

Answer

2020

Answer

2008

Answer

2015

Question 9

The Second Battle of Tarain (1192) was won by:

Accepted Answer

Muhammad Ghori — Muhammad Ghori defeated Prithviraj Chauhan at the Second Battle of Tarain (1192), paving the way for the Delhi Sultanate.

Answer

Prithviraj Chauhan

Answer

Mahmud of Ghazni

Answer

Qutbuddin Aibak

Question 10

Kerala Government Day (Kerala Piravi):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1 November — Kerala Day — formation.‌​‍

Answer

15 August

Answer

26 January

Answer

1 January

HSA Mixed Practice Test #553