HSA Mixed Practice Test #837

Question 1

'Mathematics (A) are (B) my favourite (C) subject (D).' Error is in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

B — 'Mathematics' is treated as singular. ‌​‍Correct: 'Mathematics is my favourite subject.'

Answer

A

Answer

C

Answer

D

Question 2

A new teacher wants to establish a positive and productive learning environment from the very first day of school. Which of the following strategies is most effective as a proactive classroom management technique?

Accepted Answer

B. Developing clear routines and procedures for daily activities and transitions. — Developing clear routines and procedures is a proactive strategy that helps prevent misbehavior by setting predictable expectations and structure. Options A and D are reactive and punitive, while option C is a laissez-faire approach that often leads to chaos rather than a positive environment.

Answer

A. Immediately imposing strict disciplinary actions for any minor infraction.

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C. Relying solely on student self-discipline without setting any explicit expectations.

Answer

D. Frequently sending disruptive students to the principal's office to set an example.

Question 3

The Lahore Resolution (March 1940) of the Muslim League demanded:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Independent states for Muslims in NW and E India (basis of Pakistan) — Drafted by Sikandar Hayat Khan, moved by A.K. ‌​‍Fazlul Huq. Jinnah's Two-Nation Theory. ‌​‍Later called 'Pakistan Resolution.'

Answer

Federation

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Separate electorates only

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Joint electorates

Question 4

Synonym of TORPID:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sluggish — Mentally or physically inactive.‌​‍

Answer

Lively

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Energetic

Answer

Active

Question 5

Jahangir received:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Thomas Roe (English) — Sir Thomas Roe (1615).‌​‍

Answer

Dupleix

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Clive

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Wellesley

Question 6

Capacitance of parallel plate capacitor:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

C = ε₀A/d — With dielectric K: C = Kε₀A/d. Units Farad. Energy stored: ½CV².‌​‍

Answer

C = ε₀d/A

Answer

C = 1/ε₀

Answer

C = A/d

Question 7

Who led the historic Vaikom Satyagraha (1924–25) for temple-entry rights?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

K. Kelappan and T. K. Madhavan — T. ‌​‍K. Madhavan and K. ‌​‍Kelappan spearheaded the Vaikom Satyagraha; Gandhi visited in 1925.

Answer

K. Ayyappan alone

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C. Krishnan

Answer

K. P. Kesava Menon

Question 8

Durkheim's 'Suicide' (1897) identified types including:

Accepted Answer

Egoistic, Altruistic, Anomic, Fatalistic — Durkheim: suicide rates vary by social integration/regulation. Egoistic (low integration), Altruistic (high integration), Anomic (low regulation), Fatalistic (excessive regulation).

Answer

Only individual

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Only religious

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Only economic

Question 9

The second longest river in Kerala is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Bharathapuzha — Bharathapuzha (209 km, also called Nila) is the second longest after Periyar (244 km).‌​‍

Answer

Pamba

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Chaliyar

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Kabini

Question 10

Synonym of STRINGENT:

Accepted Answer

Strict — Strict, rigorous.

Answer

Lax

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Mild

Answer

Loose

HSA Mixed Practice Test #837