HSA Mixed Practice Test #767

Question 1

Art 19(1)(g):

Accepted Answer

Trade/profession — Profession or trade freedom.

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Speech

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Assembly

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Religion

Question 2

A history teacher plans to introduce a complex topic like 'The socio-economic impact of the Industrial Revolution' to students who have some general historical context but no specific knowledge of this period. According to Ausubel's theory of meaningful learning, what would be the most effective initial step?

Accepted Answer

C. Present an 'advance organizer' such as a comparative chart or a narrative overview linking the Industrial Revolution to previously studied societal changes and technological advancements. — Ausubel's theory emphasizes meaningful learning through 'subsumption,' where new information is linked to existing cognitive structures. An 'advance organizer' is a key tool for this, providing a general overview that bridges the gap between what learners already know and what they need to learn, thereby facilitating the assimilation of new, complex material. This prepares the learner's cognitive structure before the detailed lesson.

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A. Assign students to research different aspects of the Industrial Revolution and present their findings.

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B. Begin with a detailed lecture providing all the key facts and figures about the Industrial Revolution.

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D. Ask students to brainstorm what they already know about 'revolutions' and 'industry' to activate prior knowledge.

Question 3

Swaran Singh Committee recommended:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Fundamental Duties — Swaran Singh Committee (1976).‌​‍

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Emergency

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FR

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DPSP

Question 4

Luni river:

Accepted Answer

Rajasthan (ends in Rann) — Only river to drain into Rann of Kutch.

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Punjab

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Gujarat

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MP

Question 5

Pokhran-I nuclear test:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1974 — Smiling Buddha, 1974 — under Indira.‌​‍

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1995

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1971

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1998

Question 6

A significant challenge in urban planning within a particular physiographic division of Kerala is managing the impact of extensive laterite soil formations and an undulating topography marked by numerous small hills and valleys. In which of Kerala's physiographic divisions would an urban planner most frequently encounter these specific geological and topographical characteristics?

Accepted Answer

C. Midland Region — The Midland Region of Kerala is distinctly characterized by its undulating topography, comprising numerous small hills and valleys, and extensive laterite soil formations. These features present unique challenges for urban planning, including land development and infrastructure placement, unlike the flat sandy soils of the lowlands or the steep forested terrain of the highlands.

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A. Highland Region

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B. Coastal Lowlands

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D. Estuarine Plains

Question 7

First Battle of Panipat:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1526 — Babur vs Ibrahim Lodi.‌​‍

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1498

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1556

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1761

Question 8

Ashoka's edicts give ~84,000 stupas claim; his conversion to Buddhism happened after:

Accepted Answer

Kalinga War (c. 261 BCE) — Kalinga War's bloodshed led to Ashoka's conversion. Rock Edict XIII expresses remorse. Became great patron of Buddhism — 'Dhamma' policy.

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Battle of Hydaspes

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Gautama Buddha's death

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Battle of Panipat

Question 9

Vinegar is acidic because of the presence of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

acetic acid — Vinegar contains 4–8% acetic acid (CH₃COOH).‌​‍

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hydrochloric acid

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tartaric acid

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citric acid

Question 10

NDA coalition first PM:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vajpayee 1998 — BJP-led NDA.‌​‍

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Deve Gowda

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Gujral

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Rajiv

HSA Mixed Practice Test #767