HSA Mixed Practice Test #901

Question 1

She ___ to school every day:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

goes — Simple Present + she = goes.‌​‍

Answer

go

Answer

going

Answer

gone

Question 2

The 'Basic Structure' doctrine was laid down in which case?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala (1973) — 13-judge bench held that Parliament cannot amend the 'basic structure' of Constitution. ‌​‍Landmark 7-6 verdict.

Answer

Shah Bano (1985)

Answer

Golak Nath (1967)

Answer

Minerva Mills (1980)

Question 3

Script of IVC is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Undeciphered — Indus script still not deciphered.‌​‍

Answer

Brahmi

Answer

Kharosthi

Answer

Devanagari

Question 4

NITI Aayog permanent members:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

PM, Vice-Chair, CEO, fulltime members — PM + VC + CEO + members + special invitees.‌​‍

Answer

State CMs

Answer

All of these

Answer

All MPs

Question 5

The chemical symbol of Sodium is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Na — Sodium = Na (from Latin 'Natrium'). Potassium = K (from 'Kalium').‌​‍

Answer

So

Answer

Sd

Answer

No

Question 6

The Speaker of Lok Sabha is elected by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Members of Lok Sabha — The Speaker is elected by Lok Sabha members from amongst themselves. ‌​‍Presides over proceedings.

Answer

Parliament jointly

Answer

President

Answer

Prime Minister

Question 7

Which rivers flow in a rift valley? ‌​‍(I) Sharavati (II) Tapi (III) Narmada (IV) Vaigai

Accepted Answer

(II) and (III) — Tapi (Satpura-Vindhya) and Narmada flow in rift valleys (west-flowing peninsular rivers).‌​‍

Answer

(I) and (II)

Answer

(I) and (III)

Answer

(III) and (IV)

Question 8

National Emergency declared how many times:

Accepted Answer

3 — 3 times: 1962 (China war), 1971 (Pak war), 1975 (internal disturbance).

Answer

2

Answer

4

Answer

5

Question 9

Jet stream affecting India:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Subtropical Westerly Jet (winter) and Tropical Easterly Jet (summer) — Westerly Jet brings western disturbances; Easterly Jet helps monsoon onset. ‌​‍High-altitude fast winds.

Answer

None

Answer

Only polar

Answer

Polar

Question 10

Mendeleev predicted existence of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Eka-aluminium (Ga), Eka-silicon (Ge), Eka-boron (Sc) — Gaps in his table + property predictions verified — triumph of the law.‌​‍

Answer

Only transition metals

Answer

Noble gases

Answer

Actinides

HSA Mixed Practice Test #901