HSA Mixed Practice Test #555

Question 1

Eravikulam National Park is famous for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Nilgiri Tahr — Eravikulam NP, Idukki — largest population of endangered Nilgiri Tahr.‌​‍

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Elephants

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Lion-tailed Macaque

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Tigers

Question 2

Vallathol founded Kerala Kalamandalam in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1930 — Kerala Kalamandalam founded 1930 by Mahakavi Vallathol.‌​‍

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1940

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1950

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1920

Question 3

A group of soldiers is called a ___.

Accepted Answer

Troop — Troop = group of soldiers; troupe = performers; herd = cattle; flock = birds/sheep.

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Troupe

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Herd

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Flock

Question 4

'Inquilab Zindabad' coined by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Hasrat Mohani — Maulana Hasrat Mohani coined it. Popularized by Bhagat Singh.‌​‍

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Subhas Bose

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Bhagat Singh

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Lala Lajpat Rai

Question 5

Jawahar Rozgar Yojana was launched by:‌​‍

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Rajiv Gandhi — Launched 1 April 1989 by PM Rajiv Gandhi.‌​‍

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Manmohan Singh

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Narasimha Rao

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Indira Gandhi

Question 6

K2, the world's second-highest peak, is located in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

PoK (Karakoram range) — K2 (8,611 m) lies on the China-POK border in the Karakoram range.‌​‍

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Tibet

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Nepal

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Sikkim

Question 7

The Sylhet referendum (1947) resulted in most of Sylhet joining:‌​‍

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East Pakistan — Most of Sylhet joined East Pakistan; only Karimganj stayed with Assam (India).‌​‍

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Remaining independent

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India

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Burma

Question 8

Gayatri Mantra from:‌​‍

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Rig Veda (3rd Mandala) — 3rd Mandala of Rig Veda.‌​‍

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Atharva Veda

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Sama Veda

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Yajur Veda

Question 9

The Ezhuthachan Puraskaram is the highest literary award in Kerala. Beyond recognizing individual literary merit, what is its broader impact on the educational and cultural sphere of the state?

Accepted Answer

C. It significantly contributes to enriching the Malayalam language, fostering a love for literature, and inspiring new generations of writers and readers. — The Ezhuthachan Puraskaram celebrates profound contributions to Malayalam literature. By honoring literary stalwarts, the award elevates the status of the language, encourages reading habits, and motivates aspiring writers and scholars, thus enriching the educational and cultural fabric of Kerala beyond specific translation or preservation efforts.

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A. It primarily funds the translation of Malayalam literary works into foreign languages.

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B. It encourages the preservation of ancient Malayalam manuscripts and folklore.

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D. It provides scholarships specifically for students pursuing higher education in linguistics.

Question 10

Chandragupta Maurya's advisor was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Chanakya — Chanakya (Kautilya) was the chief advisor. He authored the Arthashastra.‌​‍

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Megasthenes

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Aryabhata

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Kalidasa

HSA Mixed Practice Test #555