HSA Mixed Practice Test #978

Question 1

Makti Thangal, a social reformer of Kerala Muslims, campaigned against:

Accepted Answer

Superstition and conservatism within the Muslim community — Makti Thangal (1847–1912) promoted modern education and reform among Kerala Muslims.

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Hindu temple entry

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Land reform

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Caste system

Question 2

Kasaragod taluk was added to Kerala in 1956 from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

South Karnataka — Kasaragod was part of South Karnataka before being added to Kerala on state formation.‌​‍

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South Canara

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Coorg

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Madras Presidency

Question 3

The Kerala Panchayati Raj Act came into force on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

23 April 1994 — Kerala Panchayati Raj Act enacted on 23 April 1994 devolving powers to local self-government.‌​‍

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24 April 1992

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1 October 1994

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1 November 1995

Question 4

Which is true regarding India's Federation? ‌​‍(1) 'An indestructible Union of destructible states' (2) Term 'federation' not used in Constitution (3) Parliament can legislate on State List to implement international treaties

Accepted Answer

1, 2, 3 — All three statements are correct (from SC observations and Article 253).‌​‍

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2, 3

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All are correct

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1, 3

Question 5

The Upper Cloth Agitation in Travancore ended in 1859 with a proclamation by:

Accepted Answer

Uthram Thirunal Marthanda Varma — Uthram Thirunal's 26 July 1859 proclamation permitted Channar women to wear upper cloth.

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Swati Thirunal

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Sree Moolam Thirunal

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Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma

Question 6

The largest producer of tea in India is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Assam — Assam produces ~50% of India's tea (mainly Brahmaputra valley).‌​‍

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West Bengal

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Kerala

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Tamil Nadu

Question 7

Kerala's unique panchayat reform:

Accepted Answer

People's Planning Campaign — People's Planning Campaign 1996.

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Digital

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Industrial

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Green

Question 8

Makaravilakku is associated with which temple?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sabarimala — Makaravilakku (Makara Jyothi) is observed at Sabarimala temple during the Makar Sankranti festival.‌​‍

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Padmanabhaswamy

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Guruvayur

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Vaikom

Question 9

Wetlands in India Ramsar:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

75+ — Over 75 Ramsar sites.‌​‍

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26

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46

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100

Question 10

Bile is produced by:

Accepted Answer

Liver (stored in gall bladder) — Contains bile salts (emulsify fats), bilirubin (RBC breakdown), cholesterol. Not an enzyme — helps lipase.

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Gall bladder

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Pancreas

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Stomach

HSA Mixed Practice Test #978