HSA Mixed Practice Test #35

Question 1

Chennai airport:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Both — Both.‌​‍

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Madras Intl

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Meenambakkam

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Anna Intl

Question 2

State X and State Y are embroiled in a complex dispute over maritime boundaries, with State X accusing State Y of violating international law by encroaching on its territorial waters. Considering the primary functions of key UN organs, which statement best describes the distinct roles the UN General Assembly (UNGA) and the International Court of Justice (ICJ) would play in addressing this situation?

Accepted Answer

B. The ICJ is the principal judicial organ, providing legally binding judgments on disputes between states, whereas the UNGA serves as the main deliberative body for discussing broader international issues and making recommendations. — The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is the principal judicial organ of the UN, empowered to settle legal disputes between states and issue advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it. Its judgments are legally binding on the states involved. In contrast, the UN General Assembly (UNGA) is the main deliberative, policymaking, and representative organ of the UN, discussing a wide range of international issues and making recommendations, which are generally not legally binding on member states. Neither body directly imposes economic sanctions, which is primarily a function of the Secu

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A. The UNGA can issue legally binding judgments to resolve the boundary dispute, while the ICJ primarily provides advisory opinions upon request.

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C. Both the UNGA and the ICJ have the authority to impose economic sanctions on the state found to be in violation of international maritime law.

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D. The UNGA's jurisdiction is limited to humanitarian crises, while the ICJ has universal jurisdiction over all types of international legal disputes.

Question 3

Kerala produces ___ % of India's coconut:

Accepted Answer

30% — About 30% of India's coconut.

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20%

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45%

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60%

Question 4

The Western Ghats is recognized as one of the world's eight "hottest" biodiversity hotspots. Which combination of characteristics primarily justifies this designation?

Accepted Answer

B. High degree of endemism in plant and vertebrate species, coupled with significant habitat loss. — A biodiversity hotspot is defined by two strict criteria: it must contain at least 1,500 species of vascular plants as endemics (i.e., found nowhere else on Earth) and it must have lost at least 70% of its primary native vegetation. The Western Ghats fulfills both these criteria, boasting exceptional levels of endemism in both flora and fauna, alongside extensive habitat degradation. While other options describe important aspects of the Western Ghats, they are either consequences of its biodiversity, ecological services, or not the primary defining criteria for its designation as a biodiversit

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A. Presence of numerous large mammal species and its role as a significant carbon sink.

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C. Extensive network of protected areas and its status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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D. Unique geological formations and its importance for regulating monsoon patterns.

Question 5

Absorption of most nutrients occurs in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Small intestine (villi, microvilli) — Brush border. ‌​‍Surface area ~250 m². Large intestine: mainly water and vitamin K, B12 absorption.

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Mouth

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Large intestine

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Stomach

Question 6

The President of India is elected by:

Accepted Answer

An electoral college of elected MPs and MLAs — Article 54: Electoral college = elected MPs + elected MLAs of all states and UTs with legislature.

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Direct popular vote

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Parliament only

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Supreme Court

Question 7

Valley of Flowers National Park is in which state?

Accepted Answer

Uttarakhand — Valley of Flowers in Uttarakhand is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its endemic alpine flowers.

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Himachal Pradesh

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Jammu & Kashmir

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Sikkim

Question 8

Under the Indian Constitution, 'impeachment' applies to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

President and high constitutional officials (e.g., SC judges, CEC) — Impeachment = parliamentary process for removing the President, SC/HC judges, CAG, CEC.‌​‍

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All MPs

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Only State Governors

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Only PM

Question 9

Rubber producer top:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kerala — Kerala — 90%+.‌​‍

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AP

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Tripura

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Karnataka

Question 10

The State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) in Kerala is mandated to:

Accepted Answer

B. Develop and revise the state curriculum framework and syllabi — SCERT is primarily responsible for developing and revising the state curriculum framework and syllabi. Mid-day meal distribution (Option A) is managed by other departments like SSA or Education. Conducting examinations (Option C) is the role of examination boards, not SCERT. Fund allocation (Option D) is handled by the finance department or SSA.

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A. Distribute mid-day meals to government school students

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C. Conduct annual examinations for Class 10 and Class 12

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D. Allocate funds for school infrastructure development

HSA Mixed Practice Test #35