HSA Mixed Practice Test #718

Question 1

Who proposed the atomic theory?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

John Dalton — John Dalton proposed modern atomic theory in 1808.‌​‍

Answer

Ernest Rutherford

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James Chadwick

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Niels Bohr

Question 2

Dehradun city is located in a:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Dun — Dehradun lies in the Doon Valley (a 'dun') between Shiwaliks and Lesser Himalayas.‌​‍

Answer

Phumdi

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Marg

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Bugyal

Question 3

The essential principles of Gandhi's idea of Satyagraha are:

Accepted Answer

All four: Self-suffering, Non-violence, Truth, Love — All four — Self-suffering (Tapasya), Non-violence (Ahimsa), Truth (Satya), and Love are core to Satyagraha.

Answer

Only ii & iii

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Only ii, iii & iv

Answer

Only i, ii & iii

Question 4

'Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham' was founded by:

Accepted Answer

Ayyankali — Ayyankali founded SJPS in 1907 for Dalit upliftment in Travancore.

Answer

A.K. Gopalan

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Sree Narayana Guru

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Vakkom Maulavi

Question 5

Water boils at sea level at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

100 °C — Water boils at 100 °C (= 212 °F) at 1 atmosphere. ‌​‍Boiling point decreases at lower pressure (higher altitude).

Answer

90 °C

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120 °C

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110 °C

Question 6

In the formation of Kerala state in 1956, which taluks were transferred from Travancore to Madras state?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Thovala, Agastheeswaram, Kalkulam, Vilavancode — The four southern taluks went to Madras (now Kanyakumari district, Tamil Nadu).‌​‍

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Wayanad, Gudalur, Devikulam

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Kasaragod, Hosdurg, Karadka

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Ottapalam, Palakkad, Chittoor

Question 7

The powerhouse of the cell is:

Accepted Answer

Mitochondrion — Mitochondria produce ATP via cellular respiration — the cell's energy currency.

Answer

Nucleus

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Ribosome

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Golgi apparatus

Question 8

The 'Kerala State Award for Outstanding Women' is annually conferred by which department?

Accepted Answer

B. Department of Women and Child Development — The 'Kerala State Award for Outstanding Women' is conferred by the Department of Women and Child Development to honor women contributing significantly in various fields. The other departments do not administer this award.

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A. Department of Social Justice

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C. Department of Education

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D. Department of Health Services

Question 9

Intensity of a wave varies as:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Amplitude² — I ∝ A². ‌​‍Also ∝ f² for fixed medium. Inverse square with distance from point source.

Answer

Frequency only

Answer

Amplitude

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1/Amplitude

Question 10

Before teaching a new chapter on the 'Structure of the Atom', a science teacher presents a short lecture on the historical development of atomic models and their relevance, thereby providing a general framework for the upcoming detailed information. This pedagogical technique is a prime example of Ausubel's concept of:

Accepted Answer

B. Advance organizers — David Ausubel's theory of meaningful verbal learning advocates for the use of advance organizers. These are introductory materials presented before new learning to provide a conceptual framework, link new information to existing knowledge, and facilitate the assimilation of complex material, making the subsequent learning more meaningful.

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A. Reciprocal teaching

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C. Discovery learning

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D. Scaffolding

HSA Mixed Practice Test #718