HSA Mixed Practice Test #894

Question 1

Hampi is in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Karnataka — Vijayanagara capital, now in Karnataka (UNESCO site).‌​‍

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Tamil Nadu

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Andhra Pradesh

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Kerala

Question 2

The First Battle of Panipat was fought between:‌​‍

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Babur and Ibrahim Lodi — Battle fought on 21 April 1526 where Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi, founding the Mughal empire.‌​‍

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Hemu and Akbar

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Marathas and East India Company

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East India Company and Portuguese

Question 3

A teacher notices that a student learns best when provided with scaffolding—temporary support that is gradually removed as the student gains competence. This approach aligns most closely with whose theory of learning?

Accepted Answer

B. Lev Vygotsky — Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) emphasizes scaffolding as a key instructional strategy. Piaget focuses on stages of cognitive development, Bruner on discovery learning, and Ausubel on meaningful verbal learning. The description directly matches Vygotsky's concept of scaffolding.

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A. Jean Piaget

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C. Jerome Bruner

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D. David Ausubel

Question 4

A State government proposes a legislative bill that aims to provide free and compulsory education for all children up to the age of fourteen years, along with promoting the educational and economic interests of the weaker sections of the people. Which parts of the Indian Constitution primarily guide the State's action in proposing such a bill?

Accepted Answer

C. Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy — The proposed bill is guided by both Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy. Article 21A (a Fundamental Right) mandates free and compulsory education for children aged six to fourteen, which was introduced to fulfill the spirit of Article 45 (a DPSP). Additionally, promoting the educational and economic interests of weaker sections is a direct directive under Article 46, which is also part of the DPSPs. Thus, the state's action is guided by both these parts of the Constitution.

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A. Fundamental Rights and Preamble

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B. Directive Principles of State Policy and Fundamental Duties

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D. Preamble and Fundamental Duties

Question 5

Elevated levels of serum amylase and lipase are highly indicative of inflammation or damage to which organ?

Accepted Answer

C. Pancreas — Amylase and lipase are digestive enzymes primarily produced by the pancreas. Significantly elevated levels of both enzymes in the serum are highly specific and sensitive indicators of acute pancreatitis or other pancreatic damage. Other organs like the gallbladder, stomach, or spleen do not release these enzymes in high concentrations in response to inflammation.

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A. Gallbladder

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B. Stomach

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D. Spleen

Question 6

Synonym of SUPERFLUOUS:‌​‍

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Unnecessary — More than enough.‌​‍

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Essential

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Vital

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Necessary

Question 7

Fertilization usually in:‌​‍

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Fallopian tube — Ampulla of fallopian tube.‌​‍

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Uterus

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Vagina

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Ovary

Question 8

Hirakud Dam:

Accepted Answer

Mahanadi (Odisha, world's longest earthen dam) — 26 km total length. Completed 1957. Irrigation, power, flood control.

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Krishna

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Ganga

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Narmada

Question 9

Kerala state fish:

Accepted Answer

Karimeen (Pearl spot) — Pearl spot (Etroplus suratensis).

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Sardine

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Mackerel

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Tilapia

Question 10

Chauri Chaura incident (1922) led to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Withdrawal of Non-Cooperation Movement — Violence at Chauri Chaura (mob burned police station) led Gandhi to withdraw the Non-Cooperation Movement in Feb 1922.‌​‍

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Start of Civil Disobedience

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Quit India Movement

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Partition of India

HSA Mixed Practice Test #894