HSA Mixed Practice Test #950

Question 1

The Kerala Education Department recently launched a new initiative to integrate advanced digital learning tools and provide IT infrastructure support to all government and aided schools. Which specific organization within the department is primarily tasked with the implementation and management of such technology-driven educational projects?

Accepted Answer

C. Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education (KITE) — Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education (KITE) is the state-owned special purpose vehicle responsible for promoting and implementing IT education and digital infrastructure in schools across Kerala. It manages projects related to digital learning tools, smart classrooms, IT labs, and teacher training in ICT. Samagra Shiksha Kerala coordinates various central schemes, KSLMA focuses on literacy, and DVHSE manages vocational higher secondary education.

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A. State Project Office (SPO) of Samagra Shiksha Kerala

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B. Kerala State Literacy Mission Authority (KSLMA)

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D. Directorate of Vocational Higher Secondary Education (DVHSE)

Question 2

Anemometer measures:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Wind speed — Wind speed.‌​‍

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Humidity

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Rainfall

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Temperature

Question 3

Ezhuthachan Award first:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

S.K. Pottekkatt — S.K. Pottekkatt (1993).‌​‍

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G Sankara Kurup

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Thakazhi

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ONV

Question 4

Election Symbols (Reservation and Allotment) Order:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1968 — 1968 by ECI.‌​‍

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1950

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1975

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1989

Question 5

The first woman Governor of an Indian state was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sarojini Naidu — Sarojini Naidu was the first woman Governor (UP, 1947).‌​‍

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Indira Gandhi

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Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit

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Sucheta Kripalani

Question 6

The volunteer captain of the Guruvayoor Temple Satyagraha was:

Accepted Answer

A.K. Gopalan — A.K. Gopalan was the volunteer captain; K. Kelappan led the satyagraha (1931–32).

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K. Kelappan

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Pattom Thanu Pillai

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Ayyankali

Question 7

The gas used in balloons to make them float is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Helium — Helium is lighter than air (second lightest element after hydrogen) and non-flammable, making it safe for balloons.‌​‍

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Oxygen

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Nitrogen

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Carbon Dioxide

Question 8

UPA first PM:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Manmohan Singh 2004 — Dr. Manmohan Singh led UPA-1.‌​‍

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Deve Gowda

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Gujral

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Narasimha Rao

Question 9

Which two peninsular rivers flow westward into the Arabian Sea?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Narmada and Tapi — Narmada and Tapi are the only two major peninsular rivers that flow westward into the Arabian Sea. ‌​‍Most peninsular rivers flow eastward into the Bay of Bengal.

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Godavari and Krishna

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Cauvery and Mahanadi

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Krishna and Cauvery

Question 10

Kerala's literacy rate (2011 Census):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

93.91% — 93.91% — highest in India.‌​‍

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85.91%

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90.91%

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96.91%

HSA Mixed Practice Test #950