HSA Mixed Practice Test #947

Question 1

Neither...nor takes ___ verb:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Verb agrees with nearest subject — Proximity rule.‌​‍

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Singular always

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Any verb

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Plural always

Question 2

Synonym of PRECOCIOUS:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Advanced — Developed early.‌​‍

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Backward

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Late-blooming

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Slow

Question 3

Peninsular India's highest peak:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Anai Mudi — Anai Mudi (2,695m) in Idukki, Kerala — highest in South India.‌​‍

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Dodda Betta

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Guru Shikhar

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Mullayanagiri

Question 4

Kerala's first Speaker:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

R. Shankaranarayanan Thampi — R. Shankaranarayanan Thampi (1957-59).‌​‍

Answer

Alexander Parambithara

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P. Krishnan

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K.M. Seethi

Question 5

Synonym of SEDULOUS:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Diligent — Showing dedication and diligence.‌​‍

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Lazy

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Slow

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Careless

Question 6

Emperor Akbar's policy of 'Sulh-i-Kul' is best understood as an attempt to:

Accepted Answer

B. Promote a policy of universal peace and tolerance among diverse religious groups within the empire. — Sulh-i-Kul, meaning "peace with all," was a cornerstone of Emperor Akbar's religious policy. It advocated for universal tolerance and harmony among all religious communities, moving away from sectarian discrimination. This principle led to policies like the abolition of Jizya and pilgrimage taxes, and fostered an environment of interfaith dialogue and mutual respect within the Mughal state.

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A. Establish Islam as the sole state religion by force across the entire Mughal Empire.

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C. Convert all non-Muslims to Din-i Ilahi, his newly formulated syncretic religion.

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D. Grant exclusive religious and political privileges solely to the Hindu Rajput nobility.

Question 7

The 'Kerala State Institute of Children's Literature Award' is given for excellence in which area?

Accepted Answer

B. Literature and creative writing for children — The Kerala State Institute of Children's Literature Award is awarded for excellence in literature and creative writing for children. Option A is incorrect as it focuses on scientific research, while options C and D are unrelated to the award's scope.

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A. Scientific research in children's education

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C. Innovative teaching methods in primary schools

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D. Child welfare and protection initiatives

Question 8

Jhelum river:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kashmir — Flows through Kashmir Valley.‌​‍

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UP

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Haryana

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Punjab

Question 9

Eye's lens:

Accepted Answer

Converging — Biconvex lens.

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Diverging

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Plane

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Concave

Question 10

India's total area is approximately:

Accepted Answer

3.29 million sq km — India's area ≈ 3,287,263 sq km — 7th largest country.

Answer

1.3 million sq km

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5.6 million sq km

Answer

1.6 million sq km

HSA Mixed Practice Test #947