HSA Mixed Practice Test #745

Question 1

A teacher in a government school in Kerala wants to utilize advanced technology for delivering lessons, access digital learning resources, and participate in professional development programs focused on ICT integration. Which of the following Kerala Education Department initiatives would be most relevant for this teacher's needs?

Accepted Answer

C. Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education (KITE) — Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education (KITE) is the state agency responsible for implementing ICT initiatives in schools, providing Hi-Tech classrooms, digital resources, and extensive teacher training in ICT. Pravesanolsavam is a school reopening festival, the General Education Protection Mission is a broader initiative for overall school quality, and the School Sanitation Drive focuses on hygiene, none directly catering to the teacher's specific technology and professional development needs.

Answer

A. Pravesanolsavam

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B. General Education Protection Mission

Answer

D. School Sanitation Drive

Question 2

The Daniell cell uses electrodes of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Zn and Cu with ZnSO₄/CuSO₄ — Classic Daniell cell: Zn (anode) in ZnSO₄ and Cu (cathode) in CuSO₄, salt bridge between.‌​‍

Answer

Fe and Cu

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Pb and Cu

Answer

Zn and Ag

Question 3

p-n junction diode conducts in:

Accepted Answer

Forward bias only — Depletion region shrinks in forward bias. Used as rectifier. Reverse breakdown (Zener) at high reverse voltage.

Answer

Both directions equally

Answer

Reverse bias only

Answer

Never

Question 4

Largest coal-producing state:

Accepted Answer

Jharkhand — Jharkhand (Dhanbad — coal capital of India).

Answer

West Bengal

Answer

Odisha

Answer

Chhattisgarh

Question 5

Traditional Kerala sarees:

Accepted Answer

Kasavu (off-white with gold border) — Kasavu — off-white with gold border.

Answer

Colourful

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Silk only

Answer

Kanjivaram

Question 6

The Mysore invasions of Kerala in the late 18th century and the subsequent Treaty of Seringapatam (1792) significantly altered the political landscape of the region. From the perspective of administrative and political integration into the broader British Indian Empire, which of the following represents the most crucial long-term outcome for the Malabar region?

Accepted Answer

C. It marked the direct annexation of Malabar by the British and its subsequent integration as a district into the Madras Presidency. — The Treaty of Seringapatam (1792) ceded Malabar to the British East India Company, directly leading to its annexation and integration as a district into the Madras Presidency. This fundamentally altered Malabar's political identity, ending traditional rule and establishing direct British administration. Travancore and Cochin, while allies, subsequently became princely states under British paramountcy, not fully independent.

Answer

A. It led to the complete independence of Travancore and Cochin from external influence, as they were vital British allies.

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B. It resulted in the formation of a unified 'Kerala State' under direct British administration, dissolving all existing princely states.

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D. It primarily strengthened the traditional feudal system in Malabar by eliminating external threats and restoring local chieftains.

Question 7

Ninth Schedule added by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1st Amendment — 1st Amendment (1951) added Ninth Schedule to protect land reform laws from judicial review.‌​‍

Answer

7th Amendment

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24th Amendment

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4th Amendment

Question 8

DPSP are borrowed from:

Accepted Answer

Ireland — Directive Principles borrowed from Irish Constitution.

Answer

USA

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UK

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France

Question 9

Hirakud Dam on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mahanadi — Mahanadi in Odisha.‌​‍

Answer

Krishna

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Godavari

Answer

Cauvery

Question 10

One who studies animals is a:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Zoologist — Zoology = study of animals; botanist = plants; geologist = rocks/earth.‌​‍

Answer

Geologist

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Archaeologist

Answer

Botanist

HSA Mixed Practice Test #745