United States Academic Decathlon Super Quiz Relay Practice

United States Academic ® Decathlon Super Quiz™ Relay Practice Test 5 30 Questions Art, Music, Economics, Literature, Social Science, and Science 2015 -2016

Round 1

Which of the following terms describes when resources are NOT used at a rate faster than biological processes can replace them? a. b. c. d. e. synchronicity sustainability sanctioning subsidy speciation * Science*

Which of the following terms describes when resources are NOT used at a rate faster than biological processes can replace them? a. b. c. d. e. synchronicity sustainability sanctioning subsidy speciation * Science*

A “good match” in marriage for a woman as used in Nectar in a Sieve was generally thought to mean the man a. b. c. d. e. was handsome and strong was compatible with the girl possessed land or money produced many sons came from a good family * Literature*

A “good match” in marriage for a woman as used in Nectar in a Sieve was generally thought to mean the man a. b. c. d. e. was handsome and strong was compatible with the girl possessed land or money produced many sons came from a good family * Literature*

A consumer is willing to pay $50. 00 for a pair of jeans. Blues Jean Co. is willing to sell jeans for a minimum of $15. 00. Due to fierce competition in the market and high demand for jeans, the equilibrium price for jeans is $23. 00. What is the expected surplus if an exchange of 1 pair of jeans takes place? a. b. c. d. e. $0. 00 $8. 00 $27. 00 $35. 00 $43. 00 * Economics*

A consumer is willing to pay $50. 00 for a pair of jeans. Blues Jean Co. is willing to sell jeans for a minimum of $15. 00. Due to fierce competition in the market and high demand for jeans, the equilibrium price for jeans is $23. 00. What is the expected surplus if an exchange of 1 pair of jeans takes place? a. b. c. d. e. $0. 00 $8. 00 $27. 00 $35. 00 $43. 00 * Economics*

Exaggerated contrasts between light and dark are known as a. b. c. d. e. cloisonné cinquefoil chiaroscuro chromaticity crenellation * Art*

Exaggerated contrasts between light and dark are known as a. b. c. d. e. cloisonné cinquefoil chiaroscuro chromaticity crenellation * Art*

Which of the following drums is associated with temple rituals in Kerala? a. b. c. d. e. idakka dholak kartal dhol mridangam * Music *

Which of the following drums is associated with temple rituals in Kerala? a. b. c. d. e. idakka dholak kartal dhol mridangam * Music *

Which of the following was NOT associated with the Partition of 1947 in any way? a. b. c. d. e. Sir Cyril Radcliffe Henry John Stedman Cotton W. H. Auden Bengal Punjab * Social Science*

Which of the following was NOT associated with the Partition of 1947 in any way? a. b. c. d. e. Sir Cyril Radcliffe Henry John Stedman Cotton W. H. Auden Bengal Punjab * Social Science*

The human population is growing a. b. c. d. e. logistically exponentially sustainably linearly slowly *Science*

The human population is growing a. b. c. d. e. logistically exponentially sustainably linearly slowly *Science*

The statement about Commonwealth literature with which Salman Rushdie would NOT agree is a. b. c. d. e. the label “Commonwealth literature” obscures other important trends in literature the designation Commonwealth literature is solely based on a country’s colonial link to Great Britain English is the “world language” in part because of Britain’s historical dominance a work of literature is deemed “Commonwealth” if it is an authentic expression of its country’s nationalism the “ghetto” of Commonwealth literature is used to confine writers to the periphery of English Literature *Literature*

The statement about Commonwealth literature with which Salman Rushdie would NOT agree is a. b. c. d. e. the label “Commonwealth literature” obscures other important trends in literature the designation Commonwealth literature is solely based on a country’s colonial link to Great Britain English is the “world language” in part because of Britain’s historical dominance a work of literature is deemed “Commonwealth” if it is an authentic expression of its country’s nationalism the “ghetto” of Commonwealth literature is used to confine writers to the periphery of English Literature *Literature*

The British imprisoned the last Mughal ruler in a. b. c. d. e. 1458 1558 1658 1758 1858 *Art*

The British imprisoned the last Mughal ruler in a. b. c. d. e. 1458 1558 1658 1758 1858 *Art*

In dhrupad improvisation, variations always finish in time to return to the ________ on the first beat of the tala cycle. a. b. c. d. e. theka sthai chautal antara tivra *Music*

In dhrupad improvisation, variations always finish in time to return to the ________ on the first beat of the tala cycle. a. b. c. d. e. theka sthai chautal antara tivra *Music*

Round 2

A set of optimal environmental conditions most conducive for an organism’s rate of growth, survival, or reproduction can be BEST defined as a(n) a. b. c. d. e. stress niche habitat commensalism symbiosis *Science*

A set of optimal environmental conditions most conducive for an organism’s rate of growth, survival, or reproduction can be BEST defined as a(n) a. b. c. d. e. stress niche habitat commensalism symbiosis *Science*

“As part of the provisions in the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the minimum wage in the United States was raised to $7. 25 per hour on July 24, 2009. This increase in the minimum wage is necessary because everyone in the United States is entitled to earn a certain income. ” The first sentence is an example of _______ and the second sentence is an example of _______. a. b. c. d. e. positive economics, normative economics, positive economics judicial economics, normative economics judicial economics, positive economics government intervention, socialism *Economics*

“As part of the provisions in the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the minimum wage in the United States was raised to $7. 25 per hour on July 24, 2009. This increase in the minimum wage is necessary because everyone in the United States is entitled to earn a certain income. ” The first sentence is an example of _______ and the second sentence is an example of _______. a. b. c. d. e. positive economics, normative economics, positive economics judicial economics, normative economics judicial economics, positive economics government intervention, socialism *Economics*

The name Siddhartha means he who a. b. c. d. e. achieves his aim gains prosperity seeks wisdom overcomes his enemies learns from his past *Art*

The name Siddhartha means he who a. b. c. d. e. achieves his aim gains prosperity seeks wisdom overcomes his enemies learns from his past *Art*

After the 1857 Rebellion, physical distinctions between colonizer and colonized were strengthened, as exemplified by a strict division between the a. b. c. d. e. “white” and “black” towns “rich” and “poor” towns “white” and “brown” towns Hindu and non-Hindu towns developed and undeveloped towns *Social Science*

After the 1857 Rebellion, physical distinctions between colonizer and colonized were strengthened, as exemplified by a strict division between the a. b. c. d. e. “white” and “black” towns “rich” and “poor” towns “white” and “brown” towns Hindu and non-Hindu towns developed and undeveloped towns *Social Science*

What historical text includes the first extended treatment of raga? a. b. c. d. e. Natyashastra Sangita Shastra Sangitaratnakara Brihaddesi Prakiranaka *Music*

What historical text includes the first extended treatment of raga? a. b. c. d. e. Natyashastra Sangita Shastra Sangitaratnakara Brihaddesi Prakiranaka *Music*

The rate of energy stored after energy is expended is referred to as a. b. c. d. e. biomass pioneer productivity gross primary productivity net primary productivity symbionts *Science*

The rate of energy stored after energy is expended is referred to as a. b. c. d. e. biomass pioneer productivity gross primary productivity net primary productivity symbionts *Science*

A. S. Dileep Kumar is the birth name of what celebrated composer of Tamil film music? a. b. c. d. e. Madan Mohammed Zahur “Khayyam” Hashmi Shah Rukh Khan Mukesh A. R. Rahman *Music*

A. S. Dileep Kumar is the birth name of what celebrated composer of Tamil film music? a. b. c. d. e. Madan Mohammed Zahur “Khayyam” Hashmi Shah Rukh Khan Mukesh A. R. Rahman *Music*

Europeans called the fabrics they imported from India a. b. c. d. e. silk muslin linen cashmere chintz *Art*

Europeans called the fabrics they imported from India a. b. c. d. e. silk muslin linen cashmere chintz *Art*

Which of the following Indian companies or corporations is NOT on Forbes Magazine’s list of the top 2000 public companies in the world? a. b. c. d. e. Reliance Industries The State Bank of India Oil & Natural Gas ICICI Bank Gujarat NRE Coke Ltd. *Social Science*

Which of the following Indian companies or corporations is NOT on Forbes Magazine’s list of the top 2000 public companies in the world? a. b. c. d. e. Reliance Industries The State Bank of India Oil & Natural Gas ICICI Bank Gujarat NRE Coke Ltd. *Social Science*

In the novel, the tannery as a livelihood produces a difficult dilemma for Rukmani’s family MOST clearly because a. b. c. d. e. of the cruelty of the chowkidar they are against cruelty to animals they are not of the caste to do such work Rukmani’s family hates Muslims her sons are too young to work *Literature*

In the novel, the tannery as a livelihood produces a difficult dilemma for Rukmani’s family MOST clearly because a. b. c. d. e. of the cruelty of the chowkidar they are against cruelty to animals they are not of the caste to do such work Rukmani’s family hates Muslims her sons are too young to work *Literature*

Round 3

In India, politicians tend to offer free or reduced-cost electricity in order to win elections. Because these individuals receive benefits from political promises without bearing the whole of the cost, a _______ is imposed on society. a. b. c. d. e. negative externality positive externality network externality subsidy tax *Economics*

In India, politicians tend to offer free or reduced-cost electricity in order to win elections. Because these individuals receive benefits from political promises without bearing the whole of the cost, a _______ is imposed on society. a. b. c. d. e. negative externality positive externality network externality subsidy tax *Economics*

Besides exploitation of low-caste groups, what is the other factor that some anti-caste activists cite to argue that independent Indian rule was worse for low-caste groups than British rule? a. b. c. d. e. less legal rights for low-caste groups increased alienation of low-caste groups dominance of the members of upper-caste groups increased incidents of upper-caste violence against low- caste groups decrease in the number of government programs for low-caste groups *Social Studies*

Besides exploitation of low-caste groups, what is the other factor that some anti-caste activists cite to argue that independent Indian rule was worse for low-caste groups than British rule? a. b. c. d. e. less legal rights for low-caste groups increased alienation of low-caste groups dominance of the members of upper-caste groups increased incidents of upper-caste violence against low-caste groups decrease in the number of government programs for low-caste groups *Social Studies*

Which of the following terms BEST defines the formation of new and distinct species? a. b. c. d. e. natural selection evolution amensalism antibiosis speciation *Science*

Which of the following terms BEST defines the formation of new and distinct species? a. b. c. d. e. natural selection evolution amensalism antibiosis speciation *Science*

What the British called the Mutiny of 1857 the people of India eventually called The First a. b. c. d. e. Indian Revolution Indian Insurrection War of Indian Independence War of Indian Liberation Battle of Indian Independence *Art*

What the British called the Mutiny of 1857 the people of India eventually called The First a. b. c. d. e. Indian Revolution Indian Insurrection War of Indian Independence War of Indian Liberation Battle of Indian Independence *Art*

The song “Mera Joota Hai Japani” is LEAST likely to describe the experiences of a. b. c. d. e. Salman Rushdie Kamala Markandaya the narrator in “Background Casually” Lilia in “When Mr. Pirzada Came to Dine” Rukmani in Nectar in a Sieve *Literature*

The song “Mera Joota Hai Japani” is LEAST likely to describe the experiences of a. b. c. d. e. Salman Rushdie Kamala Markandaya the narrator in “Background Casually” Lilia in “When Mr. Pirzada Came to Dine” Rukmani in Nectar in a Sieve *Literature*

Which of the following are extremely effective at allocating resources? a. b. c. d. e. governments regulated markets monopolists oligopolists competitive markets *Economics*

Which of the following are extremely effective at allocating resources? a. b. c. d. e. governments regulated markets monopolists oligopolists competitive markets *Economics*

In what year did the first Governor-General of India start his tenure? a. b. c. d. e. 1770 1774 1775 1771 1772 *Social Science*

In what year did the first Governor-General of India start his tenure? a. b. c. d. e. 1770 1774 1775 1771 1772 *Social Science*

A gradual increasing of volume and speed and a matching use of higher and higher pitches is a common technique called a. b. c. d. e. Maximalization Intensification Ornamentation Elaboration Acceleration *Music*

A gradual increasing of volume and speed and a matching use of higher and higher pitches is a common technique called a. b. c. d. e. Maximalization Intensification Ornamentation Elaboration Acceleration *Music*

In the long run, the aggregate supply curve is _____. a. b. c. d. e. elastic inelastic does not exist perfectly elastic (horizontal) perfectly inelastic (vertical) *Economics*

In the long run, the aggregate supply curve is _____. a. b. c. d. e. elastic inelastic does not exist perfectly elastic (horizontal) perfectly inelastic (vertical) *Economics*

Some of India’s struggles are alluded to in “Tryst with Destiny. ” The struggle NOT mentioned in “Tryst with Destiny” is a. b. c. d. e. partition deaths of soldiers communal violence Gandhi’s assassination colonial oppression *Literature*

Some of India’s struggles are alluded to in “Tryst with Destiny. ” The struggle NOT mentioned in “Tryst with Destiny” is a. b. c. d. e. partition deaths of soldiers communal violence Gandhi’s assassination colonial oppression *Literature*