HSA Mixed Practice Test #817

Question 1

Which was the first state in India to fully implement e-governance?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kerala — Kerala pioneered FRIENDS centers.‌​‍

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TN

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AP

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Karnataka

Question 2

First Chief Minister of Kerala (after state formation on 1 Nov 1956):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

E.M.S. Namboodiripad — E.M.S. ‌​‍Namboodiripad (CPI, 5 Apr 1957 – 31 Jul 1959) was Kerala's first CM after the state was formed on 1 November 1956. Pattom A. ‌​‍Thanu Pillai was CM of Travancore-Cochin (pre-Kerala) and later became Kerala's 3rd CM (1960–1962).

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Pattom A. Thanu Pillai

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R. Sankar

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C. Achutha Menon

Question 3

Maximum range of projectile for fixed initial speed occurs at angle:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

45° — R = u² sin(2θ)/g is maximum when sin(2θ)=1 i.e. ‌​‍θ=45° (neglecting air resistance).

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30°

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90°

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60°

Question 4

Kerala Film Development Corp:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

KSFDC — KSFDC.‌​‍

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KFC

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KFDC

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Both

Question 5

The Battle of Panipat (1526) marked the beginning of Mughal rule in India. Which Sultanate did Babur defeat in this battle?

Accepted Answer

A. Lodi Dynasty of Delhi — Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi, the last ruler of the Delhi Sultanate's Lodi Dynasty, at the Battle of Panipat (1526). This victory established Mughal dominance over North India, ending the Delhi Sultanate's fragmented rule.

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B. Bahmani Sultanate of the Deccan

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C. Sharqi Sultanate of Jaunpur

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D. Gujarat Sultanate

Question 6

Cauvery originates at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Talakaveri, Kodagu — Karnataka. 'Ganga of the South' (also Godavari).‌​‍

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Nashik

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Amarkantak

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Mahabaleshwar

Question 7

Dietary fibre (roughage) is derived from:

Accepted Answer

Plant cell walls (cellulose) — Humans cannot digest cellulose; it adds bulk aiding bowel movement.

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Animal protein

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Minerals

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Simple sugars

Question 8

Plant movement in response to gravity is called:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Geotropism (gravitropism) — Roots show positive geotropism (grow towards gravity); shoots negative.‌​‍

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Phototropism

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Thigmotropism

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Hydrotropism

Question 9

The Tarkunde Committee report focused mainly on: (i) Misuse of administrative machinery (ii) Money power in elections (iii) Alternative systems of representation (iv) Anti-corruption‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Only (i), (ii) and (iii) — Tarkunde Committee (1974-75) recommended electoral reforms on these three fronts.‌​‍

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Only (i) and (ii)

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Only (i) and (iv)

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Only (iv)

Question 10

Eastern Himalayas are also known as:

Accepted Answer

Assam Himalayas — Eastern Himalayas from Teesta to Brahmaputra are called Assam Himalayas.

Answer

Kashmir Himalayas

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Himachal Himalayas

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Trans Himalayas

HSA Mixed Practice Test #817