HSA Mixed Practice Test #770

Question 1

The 'Public Education Rejuvenation Mission' (Pothu Vidhyabhyasa Samrakshana Yajnam), a flagship program of the Government of Kerala, primarily aims to achieve which of the following?

Accepted Answer

B. Transform public schools into centres of excellence comparable to private institutions. — The Public Education Rejuvenation Mission is a key initiative of the Kerala government aimed at revitalizing the public education sector. Its primary goal is to upgrade government schools, making them attractive and competitive, transforming them into centres of excellence that can rival private educational institutions in terms of quality and facilities, thereby strengthening the public education system as a whole. Options A, C, and D are either contrary to the mission's goal or represent only partial aspects, not the primary aim.

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A. Privatize underperforming public schools to improve efficiency.

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C. Introduce a common curriculum for all private and public schools in the state.

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D. Focus exclusively on improving infrastructure in selected model schools.

Question 2

Longest bone in body:

Accepted Answer

Femur — Femur (thigh bone).

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Tibia

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Humerus

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Fibula

Question 3

Mawsynram (Meghalaya) is known for:

Accepted Answer

Highest average annual rainfall (~11,871 mm) — Orographic rainfall. Nearby Cherrapunji (Sohra) also very high. Funnel-shaped valley traps monsoon winds.

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Hottest

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Snow

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Coldest

Question 4

pH of stomach acid:‌​‍

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1-2 — Stomach HCl has pH ~1-2 (strongly acidic).‌​‍

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5-6

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7

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9-10

Question 5

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 Panipat

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Gautama Buddha's death

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Battle of Hydaspes

Question 6

Synonym of APATHY:‌​‍

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Indifference — Lack of interest.‌​‍

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Anger

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Fear

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Enthusiasm

Question 7

Reported speech: 'Keep quiet' said the mother to the child. ‌​‍The mother asked the child ___

Accepted Answer

to keep quiet — Imperative becomes infinitive in reported speech: 'asked to + V'.‌​‍

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should keep quiet

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that it should have kept quiet

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for keeping quiet

Question 8

Which Sultanate ruler is credited with the construction of the Qutub Minar, the world's tallest brick minaret, in Delhi?

Accepted Answer

A. Qutb-ud-din Aibak — Qutb-ud-din Aibak initiated the construction of the Qutub Minar in 1192, though it was completed by his successor Iltutmish. Alauddin Khilji and Muhammad bin Tughlaq ruled much later and are not associated with its construction.

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B. Iltutmish

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C. Alauddin Khilji

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D. Muhammad bin Tughlaq

Question 9

Kerala's first Lok Sabha election:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1952 — 1952 — before Kerala formation; earlier Travancore-Cochin.‌​‍

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1967

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1957

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1962

Question 10

The functional group −OH is called:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Hydroxyl — −OH is the hydroxyl group — found in alcohols (e.g., ethanol CH₃CH₂OH).‌​‍

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Carbonyl

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Carboxyl

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Amine

HSA Mixed Practice Test #770