HSA Mixed Practice Test #606

Question 1

Hottest planet:

Accepted Answer

Venus — Venus — thick CO₂ atmosphere traps heat.

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Mercury

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Earth

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Mars

Question 2

Dutch took over Kochi:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1663 — Dutch defeated Portuguese 1663.‌​‍

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1498

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1600

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1857

Question 3

Berubari case (1960) on Art 3:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Territory cession needs amendment — Cession to Pakistan needed constitutional amendment.‌​‍

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None

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Not amendment

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Simple law

Question 4

Which statement correctly differentiates NITI Aayog from the Planning Commission?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

NITI Aayog follows bottom-up approach with cooperative federalism — NITI Aayog adopts a bottom-up, cooperative-federalism model unlike the Planning Commission's top-down approach.‌​‍

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NITI Aayog is a constitutional body

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NITI Aayog prepares Five-Year Plans

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NITI Aayog retains fund-allocation power

Question 5

Simile uses:

Accepted Answer

Like or as — E.g., 'brave as a lion'. Metaphor: direct comparison without like/as ('he is a lion').

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No comparison

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Personification

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Question

Question 6

Kesavananda case was from:

Accepted Answer

Kerala — Kerala (Edneer Mutt, Kasaragod).

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UP

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Maharashtra

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Tamil Nadu

Question 7

An element 'P' is located in Group 1, Period 3, and another element 'Q' is in Group 17, Period 3 of the modern periodic table. If a third element 'R' is in Group 1, Period 4, which of the following statements accurately describes their relative chemical reactivity?

Accepted Answer

B. Element R is more reactive than Element P, and Element Q is a highly reactive non-metal. — Element P (Sodium) and Element R (Potassium) are alkali metals. Reactivity of alkali metals increases down the group, so R (Potassium) is more reactive than P (Sodium). Element Q (Chlorine) is a halogen, known for being a highly reactive non-metal that readily accepts electrons. Therefore, option B accurately describes their reactivities, while other options contain inaccuracies regarding reactivity trends, metallic/non-metallic character, or bonding tendencies.

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A. Element P is more reactive than Element R, and Element Q is a moderately reactive non-metal.

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C. Elements P and R are both non-metals, and Element Q readily loses electrons to form cations.

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D. Elements P, Q, and R all tend to form covalent bonds readily due to their similar electronegativity values.

Question 8

Kerala's eastern rivers:

Accepted Answer

Kabini, Bhavani, Pambar — Cauvery tributaries.

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Periyar

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Pamba

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Chaliyar

Question 9

Which of the following is a key feature of NCF 2005 regarding the role of teachers in curriculum implementation?

Accepted Answer

B. Teachers are facilitators who adapt teaching methods based on students' needs — NCF 2005 positions teachers as facilitators who adapt teaching methods to cater to diverse learning needs, emphasizing student-centered and activity-based learning over rigid textbook adherence.

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A. Teachers should strictly follow the prescribed textbook without deviation

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C. Teachers must prioritize rote memorization over conceptual understanding

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D. Teachers should focus only on examination-oriented teaching

Question 10

Adhyatma Ramayanam Kilippattu by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ezhuthachan — Ezhuthachan's Adhyatma Ramayanam in kilippattu form.‌​‍

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Kunchan Nambiar

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Cherusseri

Answer

Asan

HSA Mixed Practice Test #606