HSA Mixed Practice Test #683

Question 1

In a classroom, a student demonstrates difficulty in solving word problems involving fractions but excels in arithmetic calculations. Which learning theory can BEST explain this discrepancy?

Accepted Answer

A. Piaget's stages of cognitive development (formal operational stage). — Piaget's theory highlights that cognitive development stages influence specific abilities. The student's struggle with word problems (which require abstract reasoning) suggests they may not yet fully operate in the formal operational stage, while arithmetic calculations (concrete operations) are within their capability. Vygotsky (B), Bruner (C), and Ausubel (D) focus on social, curricular, and knowledge integration aspects, respectively, which are less directly explanatory for this scenario.

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B. Vygotsky's socio-cultural theory (social interaction).

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C. Bruner's spiral curriculum (revisiting concepts with increasing complexity).

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D. Ausubel's meaningful learning (prior knowledge integration).

Question 2

'Dr. Rajendra Prasad' permanently presided CA from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

11 Dec 1946 — Elected permanent President on 11 December 1946.‌​‍

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26 Nov 1949

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9 Dec 1946

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14 Aug 1947

Question 3

In a Kerala government school where Continuous Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) is implemented, a student scored 'high' in formative assessment rubrics for 'Teamwork and Collaboration'. Which summative component does this directly relate to?

Accepted Answer

B. Grading in co-scholastic areas like 'Attitudes and Values' under CCE — Co-scholastic areas like 'Attitudes and Values' (rubrics: collaboration, empathy) are evaluated using formative data (observations, projects). Summative grades in written exams are NOT directly linked to formative teamwork scores.

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A. Summative grades in final examination based solely on written marks

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C. Teacher-centred evaluation focusing on rote memorisation

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D. Standardised evaluation conducted as a state-level test

Question 4

Kerala's physiographic zones:

Accepted Answer

Highland, Midland, Lowland — West: lowland (coast 590 km). Middle: midland (rice, coconut). East: highland (Western Ghats).

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Only coast

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Only hills

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Only plains

Question 5

Gulf of Kutch marine NP:

Accepted Answer

Gujarat — Gujarat — coral reefs.

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MH

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Kerala

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TN

Question 6

Babur's memoir:

Accepted Answer

Baburnama — Baburnama (Tuzuk-i-Baburi) in Turkish.

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Akbarnama

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Humayunnama

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Ain-i-Akbari

Question 7

Synonym of RECONDITE:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Obscure — Little known.‌​‍

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Obvious

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Clear

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Simple

Question 8

The 9th Schedule was added to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Protect laws from judicial review — 9th Schedule (1st Amendment, 1951) protects listed laws from being challenged as unconstitutional.‌​‍

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List official languages

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Define anti-defection

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List Panchayat powers

Question 9

The Munda Rebellion (Ulgulan, 1899-1900) was led by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Birsa Munda — Birsa Munda led the Ulgulan ('great tumult') in Chota Nagpur.‌​‍

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Sidhu Murmu

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Alluri Sitarama Raju

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Tilka Manjhi

Question 10

Imaginary lines connecting places with equal atmospheric pressure are:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Isobars — Isobars connect points of equal atmospheric pressure.‌​‍

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Isoneph

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Isotherms

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Isohyets

HSA Mixed Practice Test #683