HSA Mixed Practice Test #618

Question 1

Cabinet Mission Plan:

Accepted Answer

1946 — 1946 — proposed united India with grouping of provinces. Led to Constituent Assembly.

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1944

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1945

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1947

Question 2

Under the RPwD Act 2016, which of the following is NOT considered a 'reasonable accommodation' for a student with intellectual disability?

Accepted Answer

C. Modifying the curriculum to exclude certain subjects — Reasonable accommodations include support services like extra time or interpreters but do not permit curriculum modifications that dilute academic standards. Excluding subjects undermines the principle of inclusive education and the intent of the RPwD Act.

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A. Providing additional time for examinations

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B. Assigning a shadow teacher for support

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D. Using sign language interpreters

Question 3

Pandit Karuppan:‌​‍

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Backward class reformer — Social reform in Ernakulam.‌​‍

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Actor

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Poet

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Priest

Question 4

Synonym of LENIENT:

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Mild — Not strict.

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Strict

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Harsh

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Severe

Question 5

Article 76 deals with:‌​‍

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Attorney General — Article 76 = Attorney General of India (chief legal advisor to Union Government).‌​‍

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Advocate General

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CAG

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UPSC

Question 6

The abbreviation 'Dr.' stands for:

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Doctor — 'Dr.' is the standard abbreviation for Doctor (academic or medical title).

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Driver

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Director

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Daughter

Question 7

Sher Shah's Rupiya:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Silver (basis of modern rupee) — Silver coin — basis of modern rupee.‌​‍

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Paper

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Copper

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Gold

Question 8

The Taj Mahal was completed in:‌​‍

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1653 — The Taj Mahal took ~21 years (1632-1653). Shah Jahan began it for Mumtaz Mahal.‌​‍

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1632

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1643

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1648

Question 9

A sitting judge of a High Court is alleged to have committed gross misconduct. Which of the following statements correctly outlines the constitutional procedure for initiating the removal of such a judge in India?

Accepted Answer

C. A motion for removal must be passed by both Houses of Parliament, each with a special majority, and then presented to the President for an order of removal. — The removal of a High Court judge (or Supreme Court judge) is governed by Article 124(4) and 217 read with the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968. A judge can be removed by the President only after an address by both Houses of Parliament, passed by a special majority (absolute majority of total membership and 2/3rd majority of members present and voting), has been presented to the President in the same session. This ensures judicial independence from both the executive and a simple parliamentary majority.

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A. The Chief Justice of India can initiate an inquiry and, if satisfied, recommend the President to remove the judge.

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B. The Governor of the concerned state, after consulting the Chief Minister, can issue an order for the judge's removal.

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D. The Supreme Court, on its own motion, can conduct an inquiry and order the removal of the High Court judge if misconduct is proven.

Question 10

The SNDP Yogam was founded by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Dr. Palpu — Dr. ‌​‍Palpu founded the SNDP Yogam (Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana Yogam) in 1903 with Sree Narayana Guru's blessings. Guru served as its first president.

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Sree Narayana Guru

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Kumaranasan

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K. Ayyappan

HSA Mixed Practice Test #618