HSA Mixed Practice Test #935

Question 1

Jharia famous for:

Accepted Answer

Coal — Coal mining in Jharkhand.

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Iron

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Gold

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Uranium

Question 2

Robin always seemed such a ___ boy.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Responsible — Adjective 'responsible' modifying 'boy'.‌​‍

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Responsed

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Response

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Responsing

Question 3

Scurvy is caused by deficiency of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vitamin C — Scurvy: bleeding gums, poor wound healing — deficiency of ascorbic acid.‌​‍

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Vitamin A

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Vitamin D

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Vitamin B₁

Question 4

Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS):‌​‍

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All — PM heads; includes Defence, Home, External Affairs, Finance.‌​‍

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Defense

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PM heads

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Major Cabinet committee

Question 5

Theosophical Society in India led by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Annie Besant — Annie Besant was president of Theosophical Society and INC (1917).‌​‍

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Helena Blavatsky

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A.O. Hume

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Allan Octavian Hume

Question 6

In the early 19th century, Velu Thampi Dalawa's rebellion in Travancore was a significant resistance against British paramountcy. Which of the following factors most accurately represents the primary catalyst for his uprising?

Accepted Answer

B. The demand for increased financial subsidies from Travancore by the British Resident and the growing interference in state administration. — Velu Thampi Dalawa's rebellion was primarily triggered by the oppressive demands for increased financial subsidies (arrears) from Travancore by the British Resident, Colonel Macaulay, and the escalating British interference in the state's internal administration. His famous Kundara Proclamation vividly expressed these grievances, rallying people against the British and their local allies. The other options represent either later developments, less direct causes, or inaccurate historical contexts for the primary catalyst of his rebellion.

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A. The British imposition of a uniform legal code across all princely states, undermining local customs.

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C. The British support for Christian missionaries, which was perceived as a threat to Hindu religious traditions.

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D. The British efforts to abolish the practice of slavery in Travancore, which affected the economic interests of the ruling class.

Question 7

Mammals characteristics:‌​‍

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Hair, mammary glands — Hair and mammary glands.‌​‍

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Scales

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Lay eggs

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Gills

Question 8

The Non-Cooperation Movement was suspended by Gandhi after which incident?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Chauri Chaura incident — On 5 February 1922, protesters at Chauri Chaura (UP) burned a police station killing 22 policemen — Gandhi called off the movement.‌​‍

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Kakori robbery

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Dandi March

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Jallianwala Bagh Massacre

Question 9

Government of India Act 1935 introduced:‌​‍

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Provincial autonomy — Provincial autonomy, All-India Federation (never implemented), federal court.‌​‍

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Dyarchy at Centre

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Complete independence

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Separate electorates

Question 10

Chilika Lake (Odisha):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Largest brackish water in India — Largest coastal lagoon.‌​‍

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Salt

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Glacial

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Fresh

HSA Mixed Practice Test #935