HSA Mixed Practice Test #927

Question 1

The Sikh religion was founded by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Guru Nanak — Guru Nanak (1469–1539) founded Sikhism; he was the first of ten Sikh Gurus.‌​‍

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Guru Arjan

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Guru Gobind Singh

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Guru Angad

Question 2

'Burn the midnight oil' means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Work/study late at night — To burn the midnight oil = to study or work late into the night.‌​‍

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Waste fuel

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Start a fire

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Cook at midnight

Question 3

Which statement about Henry Louis Vivian Derozio is NOT correct? (i) Anglo-Indian born 1828 (ii) Founded Academic Association (iii) Had deep faith in French Revolution (iv) Followers were Young Bengal

Accepted Answer

Only (i) — Derozio was born in 1809 (not 1828). The rest are correct.

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Only (i & ii)

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Only (ii & iii)

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Only (iii)

Question 4

Persistence of hyper-arid conditions in the Sahara Desert is best explained by:

Accepted Answer

Sub-tropical high-pressure, cold ocean currents nearby, rain-shadow effect — Sub-tropical high-pressure belt, cold Canary Current offshore, and Atlas Mountains' rain shadow together cause Sahara's aridity.

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Equatorial low-pressure, warm ocean currents, dense vegetation

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Proximity to the Mediterranean and heavy rainfall

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Tectonic activity and volcanic cooling

Question 5

'Ad hoc' means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

For a specific purpose — Latin — for this specific purpose.‌​‍

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Permanent

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Urgent

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Randomly

Question 6

First talkie in Malayalam:

Accepted Answer

Balan — Balan (1938).

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Vigathakumaran

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Marthanda Varma

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Jeevitha Nauka

Question 7

Which scheme launched by the Government of India aims to provide wage employment to the poor in rural areas by guaranteeing 100 days of employment per household?

Accepted Answer

B. Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) — MGNREGA guarantees 100 days of wage employment per year to every rural household whose adult members volunteer for unskilled manual work. PMAY focuses on housing, NRLM on livelihood promotion, and SBM on sanitation—none provide direct wage employment guarantees.

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A. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY)

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C. National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM)

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D. Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM)

Question 8

'Bugyals' are:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Alpine meadows in Garhwal Himalayas between 3000-4500 m — Bugyals are high-altitude meadows in the Garhwal Himalayas (Dayara, Gorson etc.).‌​‍

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Desert dunes

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Coastal lagoons

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Rainforest undergrowth

Question 9

Synonym of PEDANTIC:

Accepted Answer

Nitpicky — Overly concerned with minor details.

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Creative

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Loose

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Free

Question 10

Kerala's Panchayat level women reservation:

Accepted Answer

50% — 50% — state higher than constitutional 33%.

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33%

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25%

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75%

HSA Mixed Practice Test #927