HSA Mixed Practice Test #711

Question 1

Home Rule Movement led by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Tilak and Annie Besant — 1916 — Tilak (Pune) and Annie Besant (Madras) started Home Rule Leagues.‌​‍

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Ambedkar and Gandhi

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Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru

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Bose and Patel

Question 2

The Indian Constitution, under Article 368, outlines different procedures for amendments. If the Parliament intends to introduce an amendment that directly impacts the distribution of legislative powers between the Union and the States, which of the following additional procedural requirements, beyond a special majority in both Houses of Parliament, must be fulfilled?

Accepted Answer

C. Ratification by at least half of the state legislatures by a simple majority. — Article 368 mandates that amendments affecting federal provisions, such as the distribution of legislative powers (Seventh Schedule), require not only a special majority in both Houses of Parliament but also ratification by at least half of the state legislatures by a simple majority. Option A is incorrect because it specifies two-thirds of states and a special majority by states, both of which are wrong. Option B is incorrect as joint sittings are not used for constitutional amendments. Option D is incorrect as the Indian Constitution does not provide for public referendums for amendments.

Answer

A. Ratification by at least two-thirds of the state legislatures by a special majority.

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B. Approval by a simple majority in a joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament.

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D. A mandatory nationwide public referendum.

Question 3

NITI Aayog chairman:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Prime Minister — PM is ex-officio chairman. Vice Chairman is functional head.‌​‍

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Finance Minister

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RBI Governor

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President

Question 4

The Panchayati Raj system was constitutionalised by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

73rd Amendment (1992) — 73rd Amendment added Part IX and 11th Schedule (29 subjects). ‌​‍Made 3-tier Panchayati Raj mandatory in rural areas.

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42nd Amendment

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86th Amendment

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74th Amendment

Question 5

Which of these is India's only active volcanic island?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Barren Island (Andaman) — India's only active volcano — Active (last erupted 2017). Uninhabited. Part of Indonesian arc geologically.‌​‍

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Gulf of Kutch

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Lakshadweep

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Sundarbans

Question 6

The steam engine was improved by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

James Watt — James Watt improved the steam engine (1769), powering the Industrial Revolution. ‌​‍The unit 'Watt' is named after him.

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Newton

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Faraday

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Edison

Question 7

Ms. Reena, an English teacher, is introducing the concept of reported speech to her secondary students. She believes that students must first master the structural patterns through extensive repetition and drills before they can confidently use reported speech in spontaneous conversations. Her teaching approach heavily involves pattern practice, memorization of dialogues, and immediate correction of errors to prevent bad habits. Which language teaching method is Ms. Reena primarily employing?

Accepted Answer

B. Audio-Lingual Method — The Audio-Lingual Method (ALM) is characterized by its emphasis on habit formation through repetitive drills, pattern practice, and memorization of dialogues, with immediate error correction. The Direct Method focuses on natural language acquisition without translation, Suggestopedia uses relaxation techniques, and Task-Based Language Teaching prioritizes completing meaningful tasks, none of which primarily rely on extensive structural drills for habit formation.

Answer

A. Direct Method

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C. Suggestopedia

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D. Task-Based Language Teaching

Question 8

The Arab invasion of Sindh in 712 CE was led by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Muhammad bin Qasim — Muhammad bin Qasim, an Umayyad general, invaded Sindh in 712 CE.‌​‍

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Muhammad Ghori

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Mahmud of Ghazni

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Qutbuddin Aibak

Question 9

Kerala area:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

38,863 sq km — 22nd largest state.‌​‍

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43,863 sq km

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28,863 sq km

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33,863 sq km

Question 10

Rajya Sabha max members:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

250 — 250 maximum (238 elected + 12 nominated).‌​‍

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230

Answer

245

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260

HSA Mixed Practice Test #711