HSA Mixed Practice Test #705

Question 1

The Indian National Congress was founded in December 1885 at Bombay by:‌​‍

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A. O. Hume — Retired ICS officer. ‌​‍First session (28-31 Dec 1885) at Gokuldas Tejpal Sanskrit College, Bombay; 72 delegates; presided by W. C. ‌​‍Bonnerjee.

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Dadabhai Naoroji

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Gopal Krishna Gokhale

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Surendranath Banerjee

Question 2

Objectives Resolution moved by:

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Nehru — Jawaharlal Nehru (Dec 1946) — basis of Preamble.

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Ambedkar

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Patel

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Rajaji

Question 3

Which event directly led to the formation of Kerala State on 1 November 1956?

Accepted Answer

States Reorganisation Act 1956 — The States Reorganisation Act, 1956 created Kerala by merging Travancore-Cochin with Malabar.

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Indian Independence Act 1947

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Government of India Act 1935

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Royal Titles Act 1858

Question 4

The highest peak in Kerala is:‌​‍

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Anamudi — Anamudi (2,695 m) in Idukki is the highest point in Kerala and all of South India.‌​‍

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Meesapulimala

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Agasthyamala

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Chembra

Question 5

Palk Strait separates India from:‌​‍

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Sri Lanka — Palk Strait between India and Sri Lanka.‌​‍

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Maldives

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Bangladesh

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Myanmar

Question 6

Sariska and Ranthambore are:

Accepted Answer

Tiger reserves — Tiger reserves.

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Bird

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Forest

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Desert

Question 7

The Aikya Kerala Movement for a united Malayalam-speaking state resulted in the formation of Kerala State on:‌​‍

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1 November 1956 — Kerala State was formed on 1 November 1956 under the States Reorganisation Act; 1 July 1949 was the Travancore-Cochin merger.‌​‍

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26 January 1950

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1 July 1949

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15 August 1947

Question 8

The synonym of 'OBSOLETE' is:‌​‍

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Outdated — Obsolete = no longer in use, outdated.‌​‍

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Modern

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Useful

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Current

Question 9

The J.C. Daniel Award is the highest honour in Malayalam cinema, presented annually for outstanding contributions to the industry. Which of the following statements about this prestigious award is INCORRECT?

Accepted Answer

D. The award carries a cash prize of ₹10 lakh and a sculpture. — The J.C. Daniel Award carries a cash prize of ₹5 lakh, not ₹10 lakh. All other statements are correct regarding the award, which is the highest state honour for lifetime contributions to Malayalam cinema, named after its pioneer, J.C. Daniel, and administered by the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy.

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A. It is named after J.C. Daniel, who is considered the 'Father of Malayalam Cinema'.

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B. The award is instituted by the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy.

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C. The recipient is chosen by a jury appointed by the Kerala State Government.

Question 10

Antonym of CRUEL:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kind — Cruel ↔ kind.‌​‍

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Harsh

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Severe

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Mean

HSA Mixed Practice Test #705