HSA Mixed Practice Test #699

Question 1

The Nirbhaya Movement (2012) led to which legislation?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Indian Criminal Law Amendment Act 2013 (Nirbhaya Act) — The 2013 Criminal Law Amendment (Nirbhaya Act) expanded rape laws and fast-tracked courts.‌​‍

Answer

POSH Act 2013

Answer

Dowry Prohibition Act 1961

Answer

Prevention of Atrocities Act 1989

Question 2

During the assessment of a student under the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) programme, which indicator is directly monitored by the State Council for Educational Research and Training (SCERT) as part of its academic support role?

Accepted Answer

C. Annual curriculum review reports submitted by schools to SCERT — SCERT monitors academic performance indicators (e.g., quarterly reports) as part of its role in providing academic support to SSA. Monthly attendance (option A) is monitored by DPI, not SCERT. Curriculum review (option C) is primarily a function of SSA or DPI, not SCERT's student indicator monitoring. Daily homework records (option D) are maintained by teachers as per SSA guidelines, but not directly monitored by SCERT.

Answer

A. Monthly attendance registers submitted by schools to DPI

Answer

B. Quarterly academic performance reports of students submitted by schools to SSA

Answer

D. Daily homework completion records of students maintained by teachers as per SSA guidelines

Question 3

India PM at first General Election:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Jawaharlal Nehru — Jawaharlal Nehru (1951-52 election).‌​‍

Answer

Patel

Answer

Rajendra Prasad

Answer

Rajaji

Question 4

Coir capital:

Accepted Answer

Alappuzha — Alappuzha — coir industry hub.

Answer

Kochi

Answer

Kollam

Answer

Thrissur

Question 5

A school principal in a government high school in Kozhikode district observes a decline in academic performance and seeks guidance on improving instructional practices and ensuring adherence to educational standards. Which of the following officers is primarily responsible for the academic supervision and administrative oversight of high schools at the district level?

Accepted Answer

B. District Educational Officer (DEO) — The District Educational Officer (DEO) is the primary authority at the district level responsible for the academic supervision, administration, and financial control of high schools and higher secondary schools. The Assistant Educational Officer (AEO) primarily oversees primary and upper primary schools. The Deputy Director of Education (DDE) is a higher district-level officer who oversees the DEOs and AEOs, but the DEO is directly responsible for high schools. A Block Project Officer is generally associated with specific project implementations, not general academic oversight.

Answer

A. Assistant Educational Officer (AEO)

Answer

C. Deputy Director of Education (DDE)

Answer

D. Block Project Officer (BPO)

Question 6

The river on which the Idukki Dam is built is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Periyar — Idukki Dam is built on the Periyar River in Idukki district. ‌​‍It is one of the highest arch dams in Asia.

Answer

Bharathapuzha

Answer

Pamba

Answer

Chaliyar

Question 7

The Rajya Sabha Chairman is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vice President — Vice President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha.‌​‍

Answer

PM

Answer

President

Answer

Speaker

Question 8

Antiparticle of electron:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Positron (same mass, +e charge) — Predicted by Dirac (1928), discovered by Anderson (1932, cosmic rays). ‌​‍Used in PET scans.

Answer

Proton

Answer

Neutron

Answer

Neutrino

Question 9

Cytokinins are important for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Cell division — Along with auxin, regulate differentiation. ‌​‍Kinetin first discovered. Delay senescence.

Answer

Abscission

Answer

Ripening

Answer

Stomatal closure

Question 10

Ain-i-Akbari by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Abul Fazl — Abul Fazl — part of Akbarnama.‌​‍

Answer

Faizi

Answer

Akbar

Answer

Badauni

HSA Mixed Practice Test #699