HSA Mixed Practice Test #707

Question 1

SC retirement:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

65 — 65 years.‌​‍

Answer

60

Answer

62

Answer

70

Question 2

The Supreme Court, in the landmark Kesavananda Bharati case (1973), propounded the 'Basic Structure Doctrine'. How does this doctrine fundamentally impact the Parliament's power to amend the Constitution of India?

Accepted Answer

C. It mandates that Parliament cannot amend provisions that form the 'basic structure' of the Constitution, even through a constitutional amendment Act. — The Basic Structure Doctrine, established in Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala, limits Parliament's amending power under Article 368. It stipulates that while Parliament can amend most parts of the Constitution, it cannot alter or destroy the fundamental features that constitute its 'basic structure'. Any amendment that violates the basic structure is deemed unconstitutional and void.

Answer

A. It grants Parliament absolute power to amend any part of the Constitution, including fundamental rights.

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B. It prohibits Parliament from amending any provision related to fundamental rights.

Answer

D. It allows Parliament to amend the basic structure, provided it secures a two-thirds majority in both Houses and ratification by half of the state legislatures.

Question 3

Spice export hub:

Accepted Answer

Kerala — Kerala — pepper, cardamom, ginger.

Answer

AP

Answer

Karnataka

Answer

TN

Question 4

Which of the following teaching methods is most effective for developing creative writing skills in Malayalam among high school students?

Accepted Answer

C. Collaborative storytelling sessions followed by peer feedback — Collaborative storytelling sessions foster creativity, contextual learning, and peer interaction, which are essential for developing writing skills. Option A focuses on rote learning, which does not enhance creative expression. Option B emphasizes rigid grammar without practical application, while Option D isolates vocabulary, making it less effective for holistic skill development.

Answer

A. Rote memorization of classic literary works and recitation

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B. Structured grammar exercises with repetitive drills

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D. Isolated vocabulary drills without contextual usage

Question 5

Bleaching powder is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ca(OCl)₂ — Bleaching powder = Calcium Hypochlorite Ca(OCl)₂. ‌​‍Used for water purification and bleaching.

Answer

NaOCl

Answer

NaHCO₃

Answer

CaCO₃

Question 6

Kerala's first Lok Sabha election:

Accepted Answer

1952 — 1952 — before Kerala formation; earlier Travancore-Cochin.

Answer

1957

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1962

Answer

1967

Question 7

Fossils are best preserved in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sedimentary rocks — Rapid burial in low-O2 sediment. ‌​‍Types: body fossils, trace fossils, amber, permineralisation. Index fossils for stratigraphic correlation.

Answer

Igneous

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Metamorphic

Answer

Volcanic

Question 8

Synonym of GENIAL:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Friendly — Friendly, pleasant.‌​‍

Answer

Hostile

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Cold

Answer

Distant

Question 9

Tipu Sultan, the 'Tiger of Mysore', was the son of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Hyder Ali — Tipu Sultan (1750–1799) was the son of Hyder Ali and ruled Mysore 1782–1799.‌​‍

Answer

Kempe Gowda

Answer

Chikka Krishnaraja

Answer

Basavappa

Question 10

Kerala HMT factory:

Accepted Answer

Kalamassery — Hindustan Machine Tools Kalamassery.

Answer

Ernakulam

Answer

TVM

Answer

Kozhikode

HSA Mixed Practice Test #707