HSA Mixed Practice Test #732

Question 1

The term 'Palaeolithic' is derived from Greek words meaning:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

'Old' and 'stone' — Palaeos (old) + lithos (stone).‌​‍

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'New' and 'stone'

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'Middle' and 'stone'

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'Polished' and 'stone'

Question 2

A key principle of inclusive education is Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Which of the following best illustrates the application of UDL in a classroom setting?

Accepted Answer

D. Presenting information in multiple formats, allowing varied engagement, and providing multiple means of action and expression for all learners. — Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is an inclusive education framework that aims to provide multiple means of engagement, representation, and action/expression to meet the diverse needs of all learners from the outset. This proactive approach benefits everyone, unlike options A, B, and C which describe segregated, standardized, or reactive approaches not aligned with UDL's core principles.

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A. Providing a dedicated resource room where students with learning disabilities receive separate instruction.

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B. Offering a single, standardized method of instruction and assessment for all students to ensure fairness.

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C. Modifying the curriculum only for students formally identified with special educational needs.

Question 3

Kerala's UNESCO sites:

Accepted Answer

Western Ghats — Part of Western Ghats inscribed 2012.

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Nilambur teak

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None individually from Kerala

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Both

Question 4

Night blindness is caused by deficiency of:

Accepted Answer

Vitamin A — Vitamin A (retinol) is essential for rhodopsin in retina rods.

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Vitamin B

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Vitamin C

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Vitamin D

Question 5

The principle that 'justice should be proportionate to ability/contribution' is part of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Three Principles of Justice — Proportionate Justice is one of the three principles (alongside Equal Treatment and Recognition of Special Needs).‌​‍

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Retributive Justice

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Natural Law

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Distributive Justice only

Question 6

Acetic acid is commonly known as:

Accepted Answer

Vinegar — Acetic acid CH₃COOH; ~5% solution is vinegar.

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Wood alcohol

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Salt

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Spirit of salt

Question 7

Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja was a member of which royal family?

Accepted Answer

Kottayam royal family — Pazhassi Raja belonged to the Kottayam royal family in Northern Malabar.

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Zamorin of Calicut

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Cochin royal family

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Venad royal family

Question 8

Which state is the largest producer of rubber in India?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kerala — Kerala produces about 90% of India's natural rubber, with Kottayam being the hub of rubber cultivation.‌​‍

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Karnataka

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Tamil Nadu

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Tripura

Question 9

Pala dynasty region:

Accepted Answer

Bengal — Bengal and Bihar.

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Gujarat

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Kashmir

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Deccan

Question 10

Rohini satellite launched by:

Accepted Answer

Indian launch vehicle SLV-3 — Indian SLV-3 (1980) — put Rohini in orbit.

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Soviet

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US

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Ariane

HSA Mixed Practice Test #732