HSA Mixed Practice Test #995

Question 1

The past participle of 'write' is:

Accepted Answer

written — Write — wrote — written. 'I have written a letter.'

Answer

wrote

Answer

writing

Answer

writ

Question 2

Net force on a 50 kg rider with acceleration 5 m/s²:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

250 N — F = m × a = 50 × 5 = 250 N.‌​‍

Answer

1250 N

Answer

125 N

Answer

25 N

Question 3

The Tropic of Cancer is at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

23.5°N — Tropic of Cancer = 23.5°N. Tropic of Capricorn = 23.5°S. Equator = 0°.‌​‍

Answer

0°

Answer

23.5°S

Answer

66.5°N

Question 4

A farmer in Kerala is considering cultivating crops that require well-drained laterite soil, moderate rainfall, and undulating terrain suitable for terraced farming. Based on these conditions, which physiographic region would be most appropriate for establishing such a farm?

Accepted Answer

B. Midland region, characterized by laterite soil, undulating hills, and suitability for cash crops like rubber and spices. — The midland region of Kerala is distinctively characterized by undulating hills and valleys, predominantly featuring well-drained laterite soils. These conditions are ideal for cultivating cash crops such as rubber, spices, and cashew, often practiced on terraced slopes. The highland region has steeper terrain and different soil types, while the lowland and coastal plains have flat terrain with alluvial or sandy soils, making them unsuitable for the described farming.

Answer

A. Highland region, due to its high altitude and rich forest soil.

Answer

C. Lowland region, known for its alluvial plains and backwaters, ideal for paddy cultivation.

Answer

D. Coastal plain, with sandy soils and proximity to the sea, suitable for coconut plantations.

Question 5

Who was the founder of Ananda Maha Sabha?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Swami Sivayogi — Brahmananda Swami Sivayogi founded Ananda Maha Sabha (1918).‌​‍

Answer

Dayananda Saraswati

Answer

Raja Ram Mohan Roy

Answer

Sree Narayana Guru

Question 6

When did Gandhi break the salt law at Dandi?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

6 April 1930 — Gandhi made salt at Dandi beach on 6 April 1930, launching the Civil Disobedience Movement.‌​‍

Answer

12 March 1930

Answer

26 January 1930

Answer

15 August 1947

Question 7

Vasco da Gama reached Calicut (India) in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1498 — Da Gama landed at Kappad near Calicut on 20 May 1498 — first sea route from Europe to India, via Cape of Good Hope.‌​‍

Answer

1492

Answer

1519

Answer

1488

Question 8

India's mission to Venus:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Shukrayaan — Shukrayaan-1 planned.‌​‍

Answer

Shukr

Answer

Varuna

Answer

Venus-I

Question 9

Synonym of CENSURE:

Accepted Answer

Criticize — Express severe disapproval.

Answer

Praise

Answer

Accept

Answer

Ignore

Question 10

Adhyatma Ramayanam Kilippattu by:

Accepted Answer

Ezhuthachan — Ezhuthachan's Adhyatma Ramayanam in kilippattu form.

Answer

Cherusseri

Answer

Kunchan Nambiar

Answer

Asan

HSA Mixed Practice Test #995