HSA Mixed Practice Test #3

Question 1

The theory of relativity was given by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Einstein — Albert Einstein published the theory of relativity (Special 1905, General 1915). ‌​‍E=mc².

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Newton

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Bohr

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Hawking

Question 2

The Anti-Terrorist Act POTA was enacted in:

Accepted Answer

2002 (POTA) — POTA (Prevention of Terrorism Act, 2002) under Vajpayee. Repealed 2004 by UPA. UAPA amendments (2008, 2019) now the main anti-terror law.

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1987 (TADA)

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2008

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2019

Question 3

The power of a lens is measured in:

Accepted Answer

Dioptres — P = 1/f (f in metres); SI unit is dioptre (D).

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Metres

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Watts

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Candela

Question 4

Consider the following statements regarding the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC):
1. The President of India can remove a member of the UPSC on grounds of misbehaviour, after an inquiry by the Supreme Court.
2. The recommendations of the UPSC regarding civil service appointments are binding on the government, ensuring merit-based selections.
3. The expenses of the UPSC, including the salaries and allowances of its members, are charged upon the Consolidated Fund of India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

C. 1 and 3 only — Statement 1 is correct; UPSC members can be removed by the President on grounds of misbehaviour, but only after the Supreme Court has inquired into the matter and recommended removal, ensuring their independence. Statement 2 is incorrect; the recommendations made by the UPSC are purely advisory in nature and not binding on the government, though they are usually accepted. Statement 3 is correct; the expenses of the UPSC are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India, which safeguards its financial autonomy from parliamentary vote.

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A. 1 only

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B. 2 and 3 only

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D. 1, 2 and 3

Question 5

Anaemia caused by:

Accepted Answer

Iron deficiency — Iron deficiency reduces haemoglobin.

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Iodine deficiency

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Calcium deficiency

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Vitamin A

Question 6

Change to passive voice: Did the blast terrify the children?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Were the children terrified by the blast? — Past simple interrogative passive: Were + object + V3 + by + subject.‌​‍

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Was the children terrified by the blast?

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Were the children terrifying by the blast?

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Was the blast terrified by the children?

Question 7

The Cheraman Juma Masjid in Kodungallur is traditionally considered:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

India's first mosque — Cheraman Juma Masjid in Kodungallur is traditionally considered India's first mosque, believed to have been built in 629 CE by Malik Dinar.‌​‍

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India's largest mosque

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Kerala's first church

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India's oldest Hindu temple

Question 8

Kettu Kazcha (Kuthirakettu), a temple festivity in Kollam and Alappuzha districts, is related to:

Accepted Answer

Buddhism — Kettu Kazcha's towering chariots evolved from ancient Buddhist processional traditions in Kerala.

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Jainism

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Both Buddhism and Jainism

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Hinduism

Question 9

Who is the second-highest law officer in India?

Accepted Answer

Solicitor General — The Solicitor General is the second-highest law officer in India, assisting the Attorney General.

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Additional Solicitor General

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Advocate General

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Attorney General

Question 10

The most abundant element in the universe is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Hydrogen — Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe (~75% by mass).‌​‍

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Oxygen

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Carbon

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Helium

HSA Mixed Practice Test #3