HSA Mixed Practice Test #986

Question 1

Babur wrote his memoir, Baburnama, in which language?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Turki (Chagatai Turkish) — Baburnama was written in Chagatai Turkish; later translated into Persian by Akbar's order.‌​‍

Answer

Sanskrit

Answer

Persian

Answer

Arabic

Question 2

Muscle that does not tire easily:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Cardiac (striated, involuntary, intercalated discs) — Only in heart. ‌​‍Smooth: involuntary, non-striated (walls of organs). Skeletal: voluntary, striated.

Answer

All tire equally

Answer

Smooth

Answer

Skeletal

Question 3

The pH of human gastric juice is approximately:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1–2 — Strong HCl in stomach gives pH ~1.5–2.0 for digestion and microbe killing.‌​‍

Answer

8–9

Answer

5–6

Answer

7

Question 4

Indus Valley people knew:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Bronze — Bronze Age civilisation (copper+tin).‌​‍

Answer

Steel

Answer

Aluminium

Answer

Iron

Question 5

Which leader succumbed to injuries after a lathi-charge during Simon Commission protests?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Lala Lajpat Rai — Lala Lajpat Rai was beaten in Lahore during the anti-Simon protest and died on 17 November 1928.‌​‍

Answer

Chandrashekhar Azad

Answer

Bhagat Singh

Answer

Bipin Chandra Pal

Question 6

Total Upanishads:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

108 — 108, but 10-13 are principal ones.‌​‍

Answer

200

Answer

10

Answer

52

Question 7

Which of the following is the primary administrative function of the Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI) in Kerala's education system?

Accepted Answer

B. Implementing state educational policies and managing the administration of government schools. — The DPI (now Directorate of General Education) is primarily responsible for the administrative control and implementation of educational policies formulated by the state government, including the management of government schools. Options A, C, and D are mainly functions of SCERT (academic aspects, curriculum, research) or DIETs (teacher training).

Answer

A. Developing educational research and curriculum frameworks for all school levels.

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C. Conducting in-service training programs for teachers and educational administrators.

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D. Formulating academic guidelines and preparing textbooks for elementary education.

Question 8

'Dry Ice' is the solid form of:

Accepted Answer

Carbon dioxide — Dry ice = solid CO₂ (sublimes directly to gas).

Answer

Water

Answer

Sodium carbonate

Answer

Calcium sulphate

Question 9

The dance form 'Kathakali' originated in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kerala — Kathakali is a classical dance-drama form that originated in Kerala. ‌​‍It features elaborate costumes, face paint, and tells stories from epics.

Answer

Andhra Pradesh

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Tamil Nadu

Answer

Karnataka

Question 10

Right to Education covers age:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

6-14 years — 6-14 years under RTE.‌​‍

Answer

3-18

Answer

0-18

Answer

5-16

HSA Mixed Practice Test #986