HSA Mixed Practice Test #966

Question 1

Antonym of BRIGHT:

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Dull — Bright ↔ dull.

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Shiny

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Clear

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Light

Question 2

Lens formula:‌​‍

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1/v - 1/u = 1/f — Cartesian sign convention. ‌​‍For convex lens f>0; concave f<0. Magnification m = v/u.

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u = v

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u + v = f

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1/u + 1/v = 1/f

Question 3

A.R. Raja Raja Varma:

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Kerala Panini — Linguist — 'Kerala Panini'.

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Historian

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Musician

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Poet only

Question 4

Which among the following is a Constitutional provision regarding the Prime Minister of India?

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A. The Prime Minister must be a member of either House of Parliament at the time of appointment. — The Prime Minister must be a member of either House of Parliament at the time of appointment, as per Article 75(5) of the Constitution. Option B is incorrect because the President appoints the PM based on majority support in the Lok Sabha, not after consulting the CJI. Option C is incorrect as there is no constitutional limit on the number of terms a PM can serve. Option D is incorrect because the PM is not directly elected by the people.

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B. The Prime Minister is appointed by the President after consulting the Chief Justice of India.

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C. The Prime Minister can hold office for a maximum of two terms of five years each.

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D. The Prime Minister is directly elected by the people of India in a general election.

Question 5

Concerning the writ jurisdiction of the Supreme Court (under Article 32) and the High Courts (under Article 226) in India, which of the following statements correctly highlights a key difference?

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A. The Supreme Court can issue writs exclusively for the enforcement of fundamental rights, while High Courts can issue writs for the enforcement of fundamental rights and also for any other legal right. — Article 32 grants the Supreme Court the power to issue writs only for the enforcement of fundamental rights. In contrast, Article 226 empowers High Courts to issue writs not only for fundamental rights but also for the enforcement of any other legal right, making their writ jurisdiction broader in scope. Options B, C, and D present inaccuracies regarding territorial jurisdiction, nature of jurisdiction, and discretionary powers, respectively.

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B. Both the Supreme Court and High Courts can issue writs against any person or authority throughout the territory of India, without any territorial limitations.

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C. The Supreme Court's power to issue writs is an appellate jurisdiction, whereas High Courts exercise original jurisdiction in writ matters.

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D. High Courts are obligated to admit every writ petition filed before them, while the Supreme Court has the discretion to refuse a petition under Article 32.

Question 6

The 1921 All Kerala Provincial Conference for Aikya Kerala was held at:‌​‍

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Ottapalam — Ottapalam 1921 All Kerala Provincial Conference brought together representatives from Malabar, Kochi, Travancore.‌​‍

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Payyannur

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Thrissur

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Manjeri

Question 7

Replace with one word: 'I did not expect such childish talk from a grown-up man.'‌​‍

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prattle — Prattle = childish chatter.‌​‍

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tamper

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stammer

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ridicule

Question 8

Harappan seals are primarily made of:

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Steatite — Most Indus seals are carved from steatite (soapstone) — often depicting animals and pictographic script.

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Gold

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Copper

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Terracotta

Question 9

Election petitions filed in:‌​‍

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High Court — Concerned High Court.‌​‍

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DC

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SC

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Election Commission

Question 10

Idukki formed:‌​‍

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1972 — 26 January 1972.‌​‍

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1980

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1990

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1956

HSA Mixed Practice Test #966