HSA Mixed Practice Test #971

Question 1

The Qutub Minar in Delhi was started by Qutbuddin Aibak and completed by:

Accepted Answer

Iltutmish — Iltutmish completed the Qutub Minar started by his father-in-law Qutbuddin Aibak.

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Balban

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Alauddin Khalji

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Muhammad bin Tughlaq

Question 2

Kerala Forest Dept animal census:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Every 4 years typically — Regular censuses.‌​‍

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Never

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Yearly

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Decade

Question 3

A primary school teacher notices that students often misapply the concept of 'conservation' (e.g., thinking a tall, thin glass holds more water than a short, wide one). To correct this using Piaget’s theory, the teacher should:

Accepted Answer

A. Provide multiple concrete demonstrations with different-sized containers and ask students to compare — Piaget’s conservation tasks require concrete operational thinking, which develops through hands-on experiences. Abstract explanations (B) or rote worksheets (C) won’t address the developmental gap. Skipping the topic (D) ignores the foundational nature of conservation in cognitive growth.

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B. Explain the abstract definition of conservation verbally without visual aids

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C. Assign worksheets with conservation problems to practice repeatedly

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D. Move on to the next topic since conservation is not critical for early development

Question 4

The Peshwa who expanded Maratha power up to Delhi in early 18th century was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Baji Rao I (1720-1740) — Never lost a battle (41 campaigns). ‌​‍Defeated Nizam at Palkhed 1728, raided Delhi 1737, won at Bhopal 1738. Married Mastani.

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Balaji Baji Rao

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Balaji Vishwanath

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Madhav Rao

Question 5

Right to Education (Article 21A) was added by which Constitutional Amendment?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

86th Amendment — The 86th Amendment (2002) added Article 21A, making free and compulsory education for children aged 6-14 a Fundamental Right.‌​‍

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73rd Amendment

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93rd Amendment

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103rd Amendment

Question 6

The Age of Consent Act, raising the minimum age of marriage for girls to 12, was passed in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1891 — Age of Consent Act 1891 was driven by Behramji Malabari after 'Phulmani case'.‌​‍

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1872

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1856

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1929

Question 7

Study of body functions:

Accepted Answer

Physiology — Physiology.

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Anatomy

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Histology

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Pathology

Question 8

Match: (1) B.R. Mehta Committee (2) Ashok Mehta Committee (3) PRIs (4) Article 243(I) — with (A) 73rd Amendment (B) Two tier (C) Central Finance Commission (D) Three Tier

Accepted Answer

1-D, 2-B, 3-A, 4-C — B.R. Mehta proposed three-tier; Ashok Mehta proposed two-tier; 73rd Amendment covered PRIs; Art 243(I) deals with Finance Commission.

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1-D, 2-A, 3-C, 4-B

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1-A, 2-B, 3-D, 4-C

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1-B, 2-C, 3-A, 4-D

Question 9

Maslow's need hierarchy in management:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Physiological → Safety → Social → Esteem → Self-actualisation — Lower needs must be met before higher. ‌​‍Used in motivation theories. Herzberg's two-factor theory builds on this.

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Only financial

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Only safety

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Random

Question 10

Who founded Muhammadeeya Sabha in Kannur?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sayyed Sanahulla Makti Thangal — Sayyid Sanaullah Makti Thangal founded Muhammadeeya Sabha for Muslim reform.‌​‍

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Vakkom Maulavi

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Sheikh Muhammed Hamadani Thangal

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Ummar Khasi

HSA Mixed Practice Test #971