HSA Mixed Practice Test #858

Question 1

Test cross:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Cross with homozygous recessive — To determine unknown genotype.‌​‍

Answer

With dominant

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Random

Answer

Self cross

Question 2

Which Kerala government policy introduced the 'Samagra Shiksha Kerala' (SSK) programme to improve the quality of school education?

Accepted Answer

A. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) — Samagra Shiksha Kerala (SSK) is an extension of the centrally sponsored Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), which was launched in Kerala to enhance the quality of school education. The Kerala Education Act and RTE Act are legal frameworks, while KITE is a digital learning platform, making options B, C, and D incorrect.

Answer

B. Kerala Education Act, 1958

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C. Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009

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D. Kite Virtual Academy (KITE)

Question 3

Fundamental Rights originally:

Accepted Answer

7 — 7 (Property removed — now 6).

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6

Answer

8

Answer

11

Question 4

Total schedules:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

12 — 12 schedules.‌​‍

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8

Answer

10

Answer

14

Question 5

Mauryan spy system called:

Accepted Answer

Gudhapurushas — Secret agents per Arthashastra.

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Mahamatya

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Ayuktas

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Pradeshikas

Question 6

Paris Agreement (2015):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Limit global warming to well below 2°C, pursue 1.5°C — 196 parties. ‌​‍Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) every 5 years. India committed to net zero by 2070.

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Free trade

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Nuclear

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Arms control

Question 7

'Socialization' is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

The process by which individuals learn and internalise the norms of their society — Primary socialization (childhood, family), Secondary (school, peers, workplace), Anticipatory (preparing for future roles).‌​‍

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Becoming social

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Having parties

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Networking

Question 8

Schedule 5:

Accepted Answer

Scheduled Areas (non-NE) — Scheduled Areas administration.

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NE tribal

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Union list

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State list

Question 9

The plain in Northern India extending between Satluj basin (NW) and Yamuna basin (SE):

Accepted Answer

Punjab – Haryana Plain — Punjab-Haryana plain lies between the Satluj and Yamuna river basins.

Answer

Rajasthan Plain

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Ganga Plain

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Brahmaputra Plain

Question 10

The Ganga originates at:

Accepted Answer

Gangotri (Gomukh) — Bhagirathi emerges from Gangotri glacier (Gomukh); Ganga formed at Devprayag with Alaknanda.

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Yamunotri

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Mansarovar

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Siachen

HSA Mixed Practice Test #858