HSA Mixed Practice Test #828

Question 1

KITE (Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education) plays a crucial role in implementing the 'Hi-Tech School Project' in Kerala. Which of the following best describes the primary objective of this project?

Accepted Answer

C. To equip all public school classrooms with IT infrastructure, including laptops, projectors, and broadband internet, to facilitate smart learning. — The 'Hi-Tech School Project', spearheaded by KITE, is designed to transform public school classrooms into modern learning environments by providing essential IT infrastructure like laptops, projectors, and robust internet connectivity. This initiative aims to foster digital literacy and facilitate smart learning experiences for both students and teachers. Options A, B, and D describe unrelated or broader goals that do not capture the specific focus of the 'Hi-Tech School Project'.

Answer

A. To provide financial assistance to private schools for infrastructure development.

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B. To ensure access to high-speed internet connectivity in all rural households.

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D. To establish specialized institutions for advanced research in educational technology.

Question 2

Masculine of 'goose':

Accepted Answer

gander — Gander.

Answer

gosling

Answer

geese

Answer

gooser

Question 3

Three-term PMs:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira, Modi — Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira (3 terms), Modi (3 terms).‌​‍

Answer

Only Jawaharlal Nehru

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Only Modi

Answer

All PMs

Question 4

One who studies animals is a:

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Botanist

Answer

Geologist

Answer

Archaeologist

Question 5

As per the Kerala Land Reforms Act Section 82, maximum land permissible for an individual is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

7.5 acres — Individual cap 7.5 acres; family cap 15 acres (up to 20 acres if more than 5 members).‌​‍

Answer

5 acres

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15 acres

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10 acres

Question 6

Pinaka range upgrade:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

90 km version — Enhanced Pinaka range up to 90 km.‌​‍

Answer

Cancelled

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45 km

Answer

Only 40

Question 7

'Poke your nose into something' means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

To interfere in others' matters — 'Poke your nose' means to try to discover or interfere in things that do not concern you.‌​‍

Answer

To be suspicious

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To face danger bravely

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To show cowardice

Question 8

EDTA is a:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Hexadentate chelating ligand — Binds via 4 O and 2 N. Used in water softening, titrations of Ca²⁺, Mg²⁺.‌​‍

Answer

No binding

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Bidentate

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Monodentate

Question 9

Kerala has had ___ Presidents' Rule:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

4 — 4 times (1959, 1965, 1970, 1981).‌​‍

Answer

8

Answer

6

Answer

2

Question 10

What made the 2021 Kerala Assembly election historic?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

First time LDF retained power consecutively — Ended alternating trend.‌​‍

Answer

UDF always wins

Answer

Alternating ended

Answer

All

HSA Mixed Practice Test #828