HSA Mixed Practice Test #985

Question 1

pH value of pure water is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

7 — Pure water has a pH of 7, which is neutral. ‌​‍pH below 7 is acidic, above 7 is alkaline/basic. This is one of the most basic chemistry facts tested in PSC.

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14

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0

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1

Question 2

Verbal irony is:

Accepted Answer

Saying the opposite of what is meant — Sarcasm is a common form of verbal irony.

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A literal statement

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A physical action

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A stage direction

Question 3

Biotic resources are those derived from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

The biosphere (living organisms) — Biotic resources (plants, animals, fossil fuels from organic origin) come from the biosphere; abiotic resources are non-living.‌​‍

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Rocks and minerals

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Only water bodies

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The atmosphere

Question 4

The Quit India Movement / August Kranti was launched on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

8 August 1942 (Gowalia Tank, Bombay) — Gandhi's 'Do or Die'. ‌​‍Entire Congress leadership arrested next day. Aruna Asaf Ali hoisted flag at Gowalia Tank. ‌​‍Parallel governments at Satara, Tamluk, Ballia.

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26 January 1930

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13 April 1919

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15 August 1945

Question 5

Kerala's UNESCO sites:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Western Ghats — Part of Western Ghats inscribed 2012.‌​‍

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None individually from Kerala

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Both

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Nilambur teak

Question 6

Synonym of WRETCHED:

Accepted Answer

Miserable — In a miserable state.

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Happy

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Joyful

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Content

Question 7

Choose the meaning of the idiom 'to blaze a trail':

Accepted Answer

to initiate work — 'Blaze a trail' = pioneer, lead the way, initiate something new.

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to set fire

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to blow one's trumpet

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to be annoying

Question 8

Pacemaker of heart:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

SA node — Sinoatrial node initiates heartbeat.‌​‍

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Purkinje fibres

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AV node

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Bundle of His

Question 9

Ohm's law states:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

V = IR at constant T — Linear between V and I (ohmic conductors). ‌​‍Not obeyed by semiconductors, diodes, bulbs.

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V = I²R

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I = V²

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V/I increases

Question 10

Under the 'Samagra Shiksha Kerala' programme, which component specifically addresses the learning needs of children with disabilities by providing assistive devices, transportation, and special educators?

Accepted Answer

B. Inclusive Education (IE) — The Inclusive Education (IE) component under Samagra Shiksha Kerala ensures equitable learning opportunities for children with disabilities by funding assistive devices, special educators, and transport facilities. Vidya Samiksha Kendra is a monitoring dashboard, School Complex Management streamlines school administration, and Digital Shiksha focuses on e-learning.

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A. Vidya Samiksha Kendra

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C. School Complex Management

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D. Digital Shiksha

HSA Mixed Practice Test #985