HSA Mixed Practice Test #22

Question 1

Financial Emergency is declared under:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Article 360 — Article 360 provides for Financial Emergency when the financial stability of India is threatened. ‌​‍Never declared so far.

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Article 352

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Article 356

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Article 368

Question 2

Tethys Sea:

Accepted Answer

Ancient sea between Gondwana-Laurasia — Closed during Himalayan uplift.

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Modern lake

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Pacific

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Arctic

Question 3

Second law (Kelvin-Planck) states:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

No engine can convert all heat into work in a cycle — Equivalent to Clausius statement. Entropy of isolated system never decreases.‌​‍

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Entropy decreases

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ΔU = Q - W

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Energy is conserved

Question 4

Synonym of SPARSE:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Scanty — Thinly scattered.‌​‍

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Dense

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Thick

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Full

Question 5

Earth has ___ layers:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

4 — Crust, Mantle, Outer core, Inner core = 4 layers.‌​‍

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3

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5

Answer

2

Question 6

Biogas is predominantly composed of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Methane (CH₄) with some CO₂ — Biogas: ~55-75% CH₄ + 25-45% CO₂; produced by anaerobic digestion of organic waste.‌​‍

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Nitrogen

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CO₂ and CO

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H₂ only

Question 7

A concerned citizen regularly volunteers for cleanliness drives in public places and actively advocates for the protection of wildlife and forest areas. These actions of the citizen are most directly encouraged by which part of the Indian Constitution?

Accepted Answer

D. Fundamental Duties, specifically those related to protecting and improving the natural environment. — Article 51A (g) of the Fundamental Duties specifically states that it shall be the duty of every citizen of India 'to protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers and wildlife, and to have compassion for living creatures.' While other parts of the Constitution set ideals or rights, Fundamental Duties directly encourage such active citizen participation and responsibility. The Preamble sets ideals, Fundamental Rights are entitlements, and DPSPs are directives for the state, not citizens.

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A. The Preamble, which declares India as a Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic.

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B. Fundamental Rights, particularly the freedom of speech and expression.

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C. Directive Principles of State Policy, which guide the state in governance.

Question 8

The 'Cultural Capital of Kerala' is:

Accepted Answer

Thrissur — Thrissur is known as the 'Cultural Capital of Kerala' due to its rich temple festivals (Thrissur Pooram), cultural events, and heritage.

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Thiruvananthapuram

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Kochi

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Kozhikode

Question 9

The Chairman of Rajya Sabha is the:

Accepted Answer

Vice-President of India — Article 64: Vice-President is ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha.

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Prime Minister

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President of India

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Senior-most Member

Question 10

Synonym of UBIQUITOUS:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Omnipresent — Ubiquitous = present everywhere.‌​‍

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Rare

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Hidden

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Unique

HSA Mixed Practice Test #22