HSA Mixed Practice Test #924

Question 1

Autobiography vs Biography:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Autobio: by oneself. Bio: by someone else — Gandhi's 'My Experiments with Truth' is autobio. ‌​‍Memoir: focus on specific period/theme, not whole life.

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Both by others

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Neither exists

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Same

Question 2

Flight adaptations in birds:

Accepted Answer

All of these — All three.

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Hollow bones

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Feathers

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Keeled sternum

Question 3

Regarding removal of untouchability in Kerala, which is INCORRECT?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

C. Krishnan championed against untouchability through Desabhimani — C. ‌​‍Krishnan championed against untouchability through 'Mitavadi', not Desabhimani.

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Mannath Padmanabhan organised Savarna Jatha

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K. Kelappan led Vaikom Satyagraha

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T.K. Madhavan was a dynamic leader against untouchability

Question 4

Sardar Sarovar Dam on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Narmada — Narmada River, Gujarat.‌​‍

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Tapti

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Mahi

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Sabarmati

Question 5

Who presided over the first session of the All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC)?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Lala Lajpat Rai — AITUC's inaugural 1920 session was presided over by Lala Lajpat Rai.‌​‍

Answer

Jawaharlal Nehru

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C.R. Das

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Subhash Chandra Bose

Question 6

The part of the tooth that is visible above the gum is called:

Accepted Answer

Crown — Crown is the visible enamel-covered part; root is embedded in the jaw.

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Root

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Pulp

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Neck

Question 7

The Fodder Scam (Bihar) primarily involved:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Lalu Prasad Yadav — Bihar's Fodder Scam (~₹940 crore fraud 1996) — Lalu Prasad Yadav (then CM) convicted in multiple cases.‌​‍

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Mulayam Singh Yadav

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Madhu Limaye

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Jayalalitha

Question 8

Which Kerala palace is famous for the 'Gajendramoksha' mural painting?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Krishnapuram Palace — Krishnapuram Palace (Alappuzha) houses the famed 49-sq-ft mural 'Gajendra Moksham'.‌​‍

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Mattanchery Palace

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Chirakkal Palace

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Padmanabhapuram Palace

Question 9

The Lahore Congress session of December 1929 is significant because it:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Passed the Poorna Swaraj resolution for complete independence — Lahore Session (presided by Jawaharlal Nehru) demanded complete independence for the first time.‌​‍

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Endorsed the Cripps Proposals

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Split the Congress

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Abolished untouchability

Question 10

Censure motion vs No-confidence:

Accepted Answer

All — Censure is specific; no-confidence is against Council collectively.

Answer

Censure specific

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No-confidence general

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Censure can be in RS

HSA Mixed Practice Test #924