HSA Mixed Practice Test #644

Question 1

The Tyndall effect is exhibited by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Colloids — Colloidal particles scatter light, making beam visible — Tyndall effect.‌​‍

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Gases only

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Pure liquids

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True solutions

Question 2

Plural of 'phenomenon':‌​‍

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phenomena — Phenomena.‌​‍

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phenomenons

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phenomenoes

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phenomenon

Question 3

None of the Above SC ruling:‌​‍

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PUCL v UoI 2013 — PUCL case introduced NOTA.‌​‍

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Sabarimala

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Ayodhya

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Aadhaar

Question 4

First aid for burns:

Accepted Answer

Cool with water — Cold (not ice) water.

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Ice

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Butter

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Nothing

Question 5

The pre-revolutionary French tax 'Corvée' referred to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Free compulsory labour on behalf of nobles — Corvée = 3–4 days of unpaid labour owed to nobles.‌​‍

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Tax on bread

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Salt tax

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Toll on bridges and roads

Question 6

The Kerala State Teacher's Award recognizes outstanding contributions in the field of education. Which of the following is a primary criterion for selecting a teacher for this award?

Accepted Answer

D. Innovative teaching methodologies leading to improved learning outcomes and student engagement. — The primary focus of a teacher's award is to recognize excellence in teaching and its direct impact on students. Innovative teaching methodologies that result in improved learning outcomes and student engagement are core to this. While research (A), community service (B), or high pass rates (C) are commendable, they are either secondary or can be outcomes rather than the direct measure of a teacher's innovative pedagogical contribution.

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A. Publication of a minimum of five research papers in peer-reviewed journals.

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B. Active involvement in community service and social welfare initiatives, alongside teaching.

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C. Achieving 100% pass results for students in board examinations for at least five consecutive years.

Question 7

The Diwan of Kochi who tried to privatize Thrissur's electricity supply (causing the 1936 Electricity Strike) was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

R.K. Shanmukham Chetty — R.K. ‌​‍Shanmukham Chetty (later India's 1st Finance Minister) was Kochi Diwan in 1936.

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Sir C.P. Ramaswami Iyer

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T. Madhava Rao

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Ramaswami Iyengar

Question 8

The President of India is elected by:‌​‍

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An electoral college of elected MPs and MLAs — Article 54: Electoral college = elected MPs + elected MLAs of all states and UTs with legislature.‌​‍

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Parliament only

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Supreme Court

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Direct popular vote

Question 9

Nagaland created:

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1963 — 1963 — from Assam.

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1956

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1972

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1987

Question 10

Synonym of MAVERICK:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Independent — Nonconformist.‌​‍

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Slave

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Conformist

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Follower

HSA Mixed Practice Test #644