HSA Mixed Practice Test #881

Question 1

Iqbal's Saare Jahan Se Achcha:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1904 — Written 1904 as Tarana-e-Hindi.‌​‍

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1947

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1920

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1910

Question 2

Kerala's caste composition:‌​‍

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Diverse — Multiple communities.‌​‍

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Homogeneous

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Monolithic

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Unknown

Question 3

A university is planning to revamp its undergraduate programs in alignment with NEP 2020. Which principle should guide their curriculum design for enhancing student flexibility and holistic development?

Accepted Answer

C. Provision for multiple entry and exit points with an Academic Bank of Credits. — NEP 2020 strongly advocates for multidisciplinary education and flexibility in higher education, including multiple entry and exit options, and the establishment of an Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) to facilitate credit transfer. Options A, B, and D contradict the policy's emphasis on student choice, flexibility, and holistic development.

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A. Strict adherence to single-discipline specializations.

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B. Mandatory three-year degree programs without exit options.

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D. Centralized curriculum dictated by a single regulatory body.

Question 4

Kerala's universities count:‌​‍

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20+ — 20+ state and central universities.‌​‍

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10

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30

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5

Question 5

Focus vs Epicenter:

Accepted Answer

Focus inside earth, epicenter surface directly above — Hypocenter (focus) = point underground.

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Same

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Reversed

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Unrelated

Question 6

Antonym of POOR:

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Rich — Poor ↔ rich.

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Needy

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Destitute

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Broke

Question 7

Growth response to touch (e.g., tendrils coiling) is called:

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Thigmotropism — Thigmotropism = response to touch; enables climbing plants to coil around supports.

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Phototropism

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Chemotropism

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Geotropism

Question 8

'Beat around the bush' means:

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Avoid the point — Avoid saying something directly.

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Garden work

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Celebrate

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Attack

Question 9

The 'Education Bill' by the first EMS Ministry focused on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Government control over private aided schools — The Kerala Education Bill 1957 sought state regulation of private aided schools — triggering the Vimochana Samaram.‌​‍

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Free technical education

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Adult literacy

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English as medium of instruction

Question 10

Silent Valley movement led to:

Accepted Answer

Saving Silent Valley rainforest (Kerala, 1970s-80s, cancellation of dam 1983) — KSSP-led. MGK Menon committee recommended no dam. One of India's first successful environmental movements.

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Dam built

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Deforestation

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Uranium mine

HSA Mixed Practice Test #881