HSA Mixed Practice Test #945

Question 1

Which of the following principles is NOT a core feature of the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) 2005?

Accepted Answer

B. Ensuring 100% rote memorization for assessment — NCF 2005 emphasizes child-centered learning, experiential methods, and reducing rote memorization (A, C, D are correct). Principle B contradicts its core philosophy of minimizing rote learning and fostering critical thinking.

Answer

A. Connecting knowledge to life outside the school

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C. Promoting experiential learning and child-centered pedagogy

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D. Reducing curriculum load and focusing on holistic development

Question 2

Wind turbines typically start producing electricity at wind speeds above:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

3-4 m/s (cut-in speed) — Modern wind turbines cut in at ~3-4 m/s; rated output at ~12-15 m/s; cut out at ~25 m/s.‌​‍

Answer

20 m/s

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1 m/s

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10 m/s

Question 3

Penicillin discovered by:

Accepted Answer

Fleming — Alexander Fleming (1928).

Answer

Pasteur

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Koch

Answer

Jenner

Question 4

Kolathiri (Kannur area):

Accepted Answer

Kolathiri dynasty — North Malabar.

Answer

Venad

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Perumpadappu

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Other

Question 5

74th Amendment relates to:

Accepted Answer

Municipalities — 74th Amendment (1992) — constitutional status to municipalities/urban local bodies.

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Panchayats

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Cooperatives

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Tribunals

Question 6

Kirchhoff's Junction Law is based on conservation of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Charge — ΣI at node = 0. Loop Law (ΣV around loop = 0) is based on energy conservation.‌​‍

Answer

Mass

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Momentum

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Energy

Question 7

Study of ear:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Otology/Otolaryngology — Otology / Otorhinolaryngology (ENT).‌​‍

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Orthopedics

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Ophthalmology

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Dermatology

Question 8

The correct plural of 'foot' (body part) is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Feet — Foot → feet (irregular plural).‌​‍

Answer

Feeth

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Foots

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Footes

Question 9

Portuguese arrived Kerala:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1498 — Vasco da Gama 1498 Kappad.‌​‍

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1510

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1600

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1500

Question 10

Synonym of RESOLUTE:

Accepted Answer

Determined — Firm.

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Weak

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Wavering

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Unsure

HSA Mixed Practice Test #945