HSA Mixed Practice Test #574

Question 1

The Malabar Rebellion of 1921 remains a highly debated event in the history of Kerala's freedom struggle. Considering its multifaceted origins and consequences, which statement most accurately describes its nature and immediate impact on the nationalist movement in the region?

Accepted Answer

B. Originating from deep-seated agrarian grievances against landlordism and British revenue policies, it evolved into a violent uprising with communal dimensions, which significantly fractured the Hindu-Muslim unity that the Khilafat and Non-Cooperation movements had initially built in Malabar. — The Malabar Rebellion of 1921 stemmed from severe agrarian distress among Mappila peasants, exacerbated by exploitative landlord practices and British administrative policies. While initially having strong anti-British and anti-landlord sentiments, it unfortunately degenerated into communal violence in certain areas. This communal turn severely damaged the Hindu-Muslim unity that the Khilafat and Non-Cooperation movements had painstakingly fostered in Malabar, leading to a complex legacy and varied interpretations of the event. Options A, C, and D offer partial or incorrect interpretations of

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A. It was primarily a religiously inspired uprising by Mappila peasants against local Hindu landlords, leading to its swift condemnation by Mahatma Gandhi and the complete collapse of the Khilafat movement in Malabar.

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C. It represented a successful armed struggle led by the Communist Party of India, aiming to establish an independent peasant republic in Malabar, thus inspiring similar movements across India.

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D. It was a planned uprising by the Indian National Congress to test the effectiveness of mass civil disobedience against British authority, but it failed due to lack of local support.

Question 2

Synonym of OBSOLETE:‌​‍

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Outdated — Obsolete = no longer in use.‌​‍

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Used

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Modern

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Rare

Question 3

Which gas is evolved when acid reacts with carbonate?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

CO₂ — CaCO₃ + 2HCl → CaCl₂ + H₂O + CO₂↑.‌​‍

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Cl₂

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O₂

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H₂

Question 4

The cathode ray experiment leading to the discovery of the electron was performed by:

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J. J. Thomson — Thomson (1897) showed cathode rays are negatively charged particles — electrons.

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Rutherford

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Chadwick

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Niels Bohr

Question 5

A Block Panchayat in Kerala identifies a significant gap in vocational training opportunities for youth within its jurisdiction. To address this through the decentralized planning process, which of the following actions is the most appropriate initial step for the Block Panchayat?

Accepted Answer

B. Incorporating the proposal into its annual plan after discussions and approval by the Block Panchayat Committee. — In Kerala's robust decentralized planning model, local self-government institutions like Block Panchayats are empowered to identify local needs and incorporate them into their annual plans after due deliberation and approval by their respective committees. Submitting directly to the State Planning Board or seeking central assistance are later stages or alternative funding avenues, while instructing Grama Panchayats without a clear plan and budget is premature and not the initial planning step.

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A. Directly submitting a detailed project report to the State Planning Board for approval and funding.

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C. Seeking direct financial assistance from relevant central government ministries.

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D. Instructing the Grama Panchayats under its jurisdiction to immediately launch vocational training programs.

Question 6

Which of the following is a weak base?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

NH₃ (aq) — NH₃·H₂O (ammonium hydroxide) is a weak base; alkali metal hydroxides are strong.‌​‍

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Ba(OH)₂

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KOH

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NaOH

Question 7

Standard Meridian:‌​‍

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82°30'E — 82°30'E passes through Mirzapur, UP.‌​‍

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80°E

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85°E

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90°E

Question 8

Population density is defined as:‌​‍

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Number of persons per unit area (usually per sq km) — Density = total population ÷ total area.‌​‍

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Total population of a country

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Growth rate of population

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Total literate population

Question 9

Bajirao I's reign:

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1720-1740 — Greatest Peshwa (1720-1740).

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1707-1720

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1740-1761

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1761-1800

Question 10

Alauddin Khalji implemented stringent market control measures in the Delhi Sultanate. Which of the following best describes the primary strategic objective behind these economic reforms?

Accepted Answer

C. To maintain a large and efficient army at a lower cost, thereby strengthening his military might. — Alauddin Khalji's market reforms, including price controls and rationing, were primarily aimed at reducing the cost of maintaining his large standing army. By ensuring that soldiers could purchase necessities at fixed, low prices, he could pay them lower salaries, thus affording a larger and more effective military to counter Mongol invasions and expand his empire. While other factors might have been indirectly involved, military strength was the core strategic driver.

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A. To ensure food security for the entire population during famines.

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B. To accumulate wealth for personal use and lavish court expenses.

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D. To eliminate intermediaries and establish direct control over agricultural production.

HSA Mixed Practice Test #574