HSA Mixed Practice Test #988

Question 1

Eighth Schedule has ___ languages:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

22 — 22 languages in the Eighth Schedule (after 92nd Amendment, 2003).‌​‍

Answer

20

Answer

18

Answer

24

Question 2

Only PM from South:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Narasimha Rao — P.V. Narasimha Rao — Andhra Pradesh. Deve Gowda (Karnataka) also counted.‌​‍

Answer

Rajaji

Answer

Morarji

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Deve Gowda

Question 3

Which of the following teaching methods in Malayalam pedagogy is most effective for developing students' creative writing skills in the language?

Accepted Answer

C. Interactive storytelling and peer collaboration — Interactive storytelling and peer collaboration (Option C) foster creativity, critical thinking, and language fluency by encouraging students to engage with the language in a dynamic, real-world context. Memorization (A), grammar drills (B), and rote learning (D) are less effective for creative expression as they focus on passive absorption rather than active application.

Answer

A. Memorization of classical poetry

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B. Extensive grammar drills

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D. Rote learning of vocabulary lists

Question 4

Cerebellum function:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Balance, coordination — Motor coordination.‌​‍

Answer

Digestion

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Breath

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Thought

Question 5

Kerala Chief Minister's Disaster Relief Fund:

Accepted Answer

CMDRF — CMDRF.

Answer

CM Relief

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KDRF

Answer

Both names used

Question 6

Snake boat Malayalam term:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Chundan Vallam — Chundan Vallam — snake boat (100+ rowers).‌​‍

Answer

Odi Vallam

Answer

Veppu Vallam

Answer

Churulan Vallam

Question 7

An adolescent girl experiencing her first menstrual cycle may exhibit which of the following emotional responses due to the surge of estrogen and cultural expectations?

Accepted Answer

B. Anxiety and fear about the implications of womanhood — The correct answer is B because the onset of menstruation can be a significant life event for an adolescent girl, often accompanied by mixed emotions including anxiety and fear about the implications of womanhood, such as increased responsibility and societal expectations. Option A might be true for some but is less common as the initial reaction. Option C underestimates the significance of the event, and Option D is not a typical immediate response.

Answer

A. Excitement and eagerness to share the news with friends

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C. Indifference, as if it's just a normal bodily function

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D. Immediate desire to start a family

Question 8

Sunshine vitamin:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

D — Vitamin D — synthesised from sunlight.‌​‍

Answer

A

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B

Answer

C

Question 9

The electric bulb was invented by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Thomas Edison — Thomas Edison invented the practical incandescent electric bulb in 1879.‌​‍

Answer

Tesla

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Faraday

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Watt

Question 10

In the Indian parliamentary system, the Prime Minister plays a pivotal role in the functioning of the government. Which of the following statements correctly reflects a constitutional aspect of the Prime Minister's position concerning the Council of Ministers and the President?

Accepted Answer

B. The resignation of the Prime Minister automatically entails the resignation of the entire Council of Ministers. — The Prime Minister is the head of the Council of Ministers. The resignation or death of the Prime Minister automatically leads to the dissolution of the entire Council of Ministers, as they cannot function without their head, embodying the principle of collective responsibility. Options A, C, and D misrepresent the constitutional roles and powers of the Prime Minister, President, and Speaker respectively.

Answer

A. The Prime Minister has the exclusive power to allocate portfolios to ministers, and the President has no discretion in this matter.

Answer

C. The Prime Minister is constitutionally bound to consult the President before recommending the dismissal of any minister.

Answer

D. The Prime Minister acts as the presiding officer of the Lok Sabha and guides its legislative agenda.

HSA Mixed Practice Test #988