HSA Mixed Practice Test #982

Question 1

Ayyankali's 'Villuvandi Samaram' (Bullock Cart Strike) in 1893 was a landmark protest in Kerala's social reform movement. Which of the following best describes its immediate and most significant impact?

Accepted Answer

B. It successfully challenged the traditional restrictions on lower castes using public roads and thoroughfares. — The 'Villuvandi Samaram' was Ayyankali's direct challenge to the severe restrictions placed on lower castes, preventing them from using public roads. By riding a bullock cart through public spaces reserved for upper castes, he asserted their right to mobility and access, which was a crucial step towards dismantling caste-based discrimination in public life. While Ayyankali championed other causes like education and labor rights, the Villuvandi Samaram specifically targeted public road access.

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A. It led to the establishment of the Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham, uniting marginalized communities politically.

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C. It compelled the Travancore government to enact legislation granting universal access to education for all castes.

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D. It triggered a large-scale land reform movement, redistributing agricultural lands to the landless poor.

Question 2

Brahmaputra river rises from which glacier?

Accepted Answer

Chemayungdung — The Brahmaputra (Yarlung Tsangpo) rises from the Chemayungdung glacier in Tibet.

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Gangotri

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Yamunotri

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Milam

Question 3

Study of immune system:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Immunology — Immunology.‌​‍

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Haematology

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Neurology

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Cardiology

Question 4

The Right to Education Act became effective on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1 April 2010 — RTE Act (2009) came into force 1 April 2010. ‌​‍Made elementary education (6-14) a fundamental right under Article 21A.

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15 August 2009

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26 January 2010

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1 July 2010

Question 5

The Dowladhar (Dhauladhar) range is part of:

Accepted Answer

Himachal Himalayas — Dhauladhar ('white range') is in the Himachal Himalaya region.

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Trans-Himalayas

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Kashmir Himalayas

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Purvachal

Question 6

Past participle of 'go':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Gone — Go-Went-Gone.‌​‍

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Went

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Going

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Goed

Question 7

Skin layers:

Accepted Answer

Epidermis, dermis, hypodermis — Three main layers.

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Only one

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Two

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Four

Question 8

The largest freshwater lake in Kerala is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sasthamkotta — Sasthamkotta Lake (Kollam) is the largest freshwater lake in Kerala. ‌​‍Vembanad is the longest (but brackish).

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Vembanad

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Ashtamudi

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Periyar Lake

Question 9

Battle of Plassey:

Accepted Answer

1757 — 1757 — Clive defeated Siraj-ud-Daulah. Beginning of British rule.

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1764

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1857

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1947

Question 10

Who was the first woman Speaker of Lok Sabha?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Meira Kumar — Meira Kumar (2009-2014).‌​‍

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Sarojini Naidu

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Indira Gandhi

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Sumitra Mahajan

HSA Mixed Practice Test #982