HSA Mixed Practice Test #908

Question 1

Synonym of ERUDITE:

Accepted Answer

Learned — Scholarly.

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Ignorant

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Simple

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Rude

Question 2

RS on Money Bill:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Cannot reject, only recommend — Can recommend changes; LS decides.‌​‍

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No role

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Can reject

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Can amend

Question 3

Which ICT tool is BEST suited for demonstrating a chemical reaction in a Chemistry classroom where students can manipulate variables in real-time?

Accepted Answer

B. Simulation software like PhET Interactive Simulations — Simulation software like PhET allows students to interactively manipulate variables (e.g., concentration, temperature) and observe real-time outcomes of chemical reactions. Static images, videos, and 3D models lack the dynamic and experimental engagement required for conceptual clarity.

Answer

A. Static images from a textbook

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C. Pre-recorded video lectures

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D. 3D printed models of molecules

Question 4

Muziris, the ancient port of Kerala, is identified with modern:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kodungallur — Muziris, a major ancient trading port, is identified with present-day Kodungallur in Thrissur district.‌​‍

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Kollam

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Kozhikode

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Alappuzha

Question 5

105th Amendment (2021):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

OBC state list — Restored state power to identify OBCs.‌​‍

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Women

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Environment

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SC/ST

Question 6

Second Anglo-Sikh War:

Accepted Answer

1848-49 — 1848-49 — Punjab annexed by British.

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1857

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1803

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1780

Question 7

Antonym of 'disagreement':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Consensus — Consensus = general agreement; the others are synonyms of disagreement.‌​‍

Answer

Dissension

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Contention

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Discord

Question 8

Pulikali (Tiger dance) at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Onam in Thrissur — Performed during Onam in Thrissur.‌​‍

Answer

Thrissur Pooram

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Kerala Piravi

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Vishu

Question 9

A 15-year-old student is capable of understanding and debating complex ethical dilemmas such as the morality of cloning or the implications of artificial intelligence. This ability primarily reflects which aspect of adolescent cognitive development?

Accepted Answer

C. Attainment of formal operational thought. — Formal operational thought, characteristic of adolescence, allows for abstract reasoning, hypothetical-deductive thinking, and the ability to consider multiple perspectives on complex issues. Concrete operational thought is typical of middle childhood, while egocentric thinking and imaginary audience are aspects of early adolescent cognitive development but do not describe the ability to debate complex ethical dilemmas.

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A. Development of concrete operational thought.

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B. Emergence of egocentric thinking.

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D. Preoccupation with imaginary audience.

Question 10

Choose the correct form: 'Neither the teacher nor the students ___ aware.'‌​‍

Accepted Answer

were — With 'neither/nor', verb agrees with the nearer subject ('students' — plural).‌​‍

Answer

is

Answer

was

Answer

are

HSA Mixed Practice Test #908