HSA Mixed Practice Test #976

Question 1

Synonym of TEMPESTUOUS:

Accepted Answer

Stormy — Tumultuous.

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Calm

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Quiet

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Peaceful

Question 2

The opposite gender of 'nephew' is:

Accepted Answer

Niece — Nephew (male) ↔ niece (female).

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Aunt

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Sister

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Daughter

Question 3

Which of the following best describes the role of the teacher in a constructivist classroom when implementing the 5E Learning Model?

Accepted Answer

B. The teacher facilitates student exploration by providing scaffolding, guiding discussions, and encouraging inquiry during the Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, and Evaluate phases. — In constructivism, the teacher's role is to guide rather than dictate. The 5E model emphasizes student-centered learning, where the teacher facilitates exploration, clarifies concepts during the 'Explain' phase, and supports deeper understanding in 'Elaborate'. Option B aligns with this role, while the others reflect traditional or non-interactive teaching methods.

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A. The teacher acts as a strict authority, ensuring students follow a predetermined curriculum without deviation.

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C. The teacher primarily delivers lectures and expects students to memorize facts without active participation.

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D. The teacher assigns individual tasks and assesses students solely based on standardized test scores.

Question 4

The Chinese pilgrim Hiuen-Tsang visited India during the reign of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Harshavardhana — Hiuen-Tsang (Xuanzang) visited India (629–645 CE) during Harshavardhana's reign.‌​‍

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Kumaragupta

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Samudragupta

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Chandragupta II

Question 5

Equator latitude:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

0° — 0° — divides N and S hemispheres.‌​‍

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23.5°

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90°

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45°

Question 6

Synonym of RECONDITE:

Accepted Answer

Obscure — Little known.

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Obvious

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Simple

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Clear

Question 7

The idiom 'hit the nail on the head' means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Describe something precisely — To state exactly what is meant — right to the point.‌​‍

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Build furniture

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Use tool

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Injure head

Question 8

Seconds pendulum has period:

Accepted Answer

2 s (each swing 1 s) — Length ≈ 1 m at g=9.8. Used historically for clocks.

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1 s

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0.5 s

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4 s

Question 9

She is ___ colleague of mine.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

a — 'A colleague' (consonant sound) — non-specific singular.‌​‍

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the

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an

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one

Question 10

Who is competent to remove the Chairman and other members of the State Public Service Commissions?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

President of India — President of India alone can remove State PSC members on grounds of misbehaviour after SC inquiry.‌​‍

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Chief Justice of India

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Chairman of UPSC

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Governor of the concerned State

HSA Mixed Practice Test #976