HSA Mixed Practice Test #712

Question 1

A letter asking for permission from the principal is a type of:

Accepted Answer

Formal letter — Letters to authorities follow formal letter conventions.

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Personal letter

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Note

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Essay

Question 2

The boiling point of water is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

100°C — Water boils at 100°C (212°F) at standard atmospheric pressure.‌​‍

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90°C

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110°C

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120°C

Question 3

Synonym of INEFFABLE:

Accepted Answer

Inexpressible — Too great to express.

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Expressible

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Common

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Ordinary

Question 4

Pendulum clock invented by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Huygens — Christiaan Huygens (1656).‌​‍

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Galileo

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Newton

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Edison

Question 5

Partition of Bengal reasons:

Accepted Answer

Religious divide — Divide-and-rule on Hindu-Muslim lines.

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Administrative

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Economic

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Ethnic

Question 6

Speed is defined as:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Distance / time — Speed = distance travelled per unit time (a scalar quantity).‌​‍

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Mass / volume

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Force / area

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Displacement / time

Question 7

The formation of the United State of Travancore and Cochin on July 1, 1949, marked a significant administrative and political restructuring in post-independence India. Which of the following accurately identifies the key leadership roles established immediately following this merger?

Accepted Answer

D. The Maharaja of Travancore became the Rajpramukh, and Parur T.K. Narayana Pillai, a leader from Travancore, was sworn in as the first Chief Minister. — Upon the merger of Travancore and Cochin, Maharaja Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma of Travancore was appointed as the Rajpramukh (head of state). Parur T.K. Narayana Pillai, a prominent leader from Travancore, took office as the first Chief Minister. Options A, B, and C contain inaccuracies regarding the designated Rajpramukh, the origin of the first Chief Minister, or the presence of a Governor at that initial stage.

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A. The Maharaja of Cochin was appointed as the Rajpramukh, and the interim Chief Minister was from Travancore.

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B. The Maharaja of Travancore assumed the role of Rajpramukh, while the first Chief Minister hailed from the former Cochin state.

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C. A Governor, appointed by the Indian Union, served as the head of state, with a Chief Minister from Travancore.

Question 8

Superlative of 'bad':

Accepted Answer

worst — Bad - worse - worst.

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badder

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worse

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baddest

Question 9

Right to Education covers age:

Accepted Answer

6-14 years — 6-14 years under RTE.

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5-16

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3-18

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0-18

Question 10

Synonym of VACILLATE:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Waver — Alternate between opinions.‌​‍

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Decide

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Act

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Commit

HSA Mixed Practice Test #712