HSA Mixed Practice Test #645

Question 1

The Temple Entry Proclamation of 1936 in Travancore was a landmark social reform. Beyond its immediate impact on religious access, what broader socio-political implication did it hold for the marginalized communities in the state?

Accepted Answer

B. It significantly empowered the political movements of the marginalized communities, bolstering their demands for civil rights, education, and representation. — The Temple Entry Proclamation was a symbolic victory that, while not immediately abolishing the caste system, significantly boosted the morale and political leverage of marginalized communities. It served as a powerful catalyst, fueling further demands for equal civil rights, educational opportunities, and political representation, thereby empowering their socio-political movements rather than leading to an immediate abolition of the caste system or a mass exodus.

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A. It led to the immediate and complete abolition of the caste system and all associated discriminatory practices throughout Travancore state.

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C. It resulted in the Travancore state adopting a policy of complete separation of religion from all public institutions, including schools and government offices.

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D. It prompted a mass migration of upper-caste individuals from Travancore, fearing the loss of their traditional social and economic privileges.

Question 2

The first human vaccine — against smallpox — was developed using material from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Cowpox lesions — Jenner (1796) used cowpox material to vaccinate against smallpox.‌​‍

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Chickenpox

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Human smallpox lesions

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Influenza

Question 3

Which port in Kerala handles the most cargo?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kochi Port — Kochi Port (Cochin Port) is the major port in Kerala and handles the largest volume of cargo.‌​‍

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Vizhinjam

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Beypore

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Azhikkal

Question 4

Razia Sultana, the only woman ruler of the Delhi Sultanate, reigned during:

Accepted Answer

1236-1240 — Razia (daughter of Iltutmish) ruled 1236-1240. Overthrown by Turkish nobles (Chahalgani/Chihalgani — '40 slaves') for marrying Yakut, an Abyssinian.

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1211-1236

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1290-1296

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1320-1325

Question 5

Vaikunda Swami (Ayya Vaikundar), a pioneer social reformer of south Travancore, belonged to which community?

Accepted Answer

Nadar (Channar) — Vaikunda Swami (1809–1851) was a 19th-century Nadar reformer who opposed caste oppression in south Travancore.

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Ezhava

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Nair

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Brahmin

Question 6

Calling Attention Motion:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Seek statement — Member calls attention to urgent public matter.‌​‍

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Censure

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Disqualify

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Not in Rules

Question 7

The superlative form of 'old' is:

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Oldest — Regular comparison: old — older — oldest. (Elder/eldest used for family members.)

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Older

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Elder

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More old

Question 8

Arab Sea current near west coast India:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Seasonally reversing (with monsoon) — Unique. SW monsoon: south-setting. NE monsoon: north-setting. Affects fishing.‌​‍

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Non-existent

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Warm always

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Cold

Question 9

Which of the following statements regarding the procedure for a Money Bill in the Indian Parliament is NOT correct?

Accepted Answer

C. The Rajya Sabha has the power to reject or amend a Money Bill passed by the Lok Sabha. — The Rajya Sabha has very limited powers regarding a Money Bill; it can only make recommendations, which the Lok Sabha may or may not accept within 14 days, but it cannot reject or amend the bill. All other statements correctly describe the constitutional provisions and procedures related to a Money Bill, including its introduction only in Lok Sabha, the Speaker's certification, and the President's inability to return it for reconsideration.

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A. A Money Bill can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha.

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B. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha has the final authority to certify a bill as a Money Bill.

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D. The President cannot return a Money Bill for reconsideration by Parliament.

Question 10

Kerala's Supreme Court judges (ever):

Accepted Answer

K.K. Mathew, V.R. Krishna Iyer, Fathima Beevi, K.T. Thomas, K.G. Balakrishnan — Several.

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Only one

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None

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Two

HSA Mixed Practice Test #645