HSA Mixed Practice Test #57

Question 1

Son is a tributary of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ganga — Right bank tributary of Ganga.‌​‍

Answer

Krishna

Answer

Yamuna

Answer

Godavari

Question 2

Swachh Bharat Mission launched:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2014 — Launched 2 October 2014 by PM Modi.‌​‍

Answer

2015

Answer

2013

Answer

2016

Question 3

A 45-year-old daily wage laborer, identified as belonging to an economically weaker section, is diagnosed with a severe respiratory infection requiring hospitalization and specialized medication. Which of the following Kerala government health schemes would primarily ensure financial assistance for his treatment and medication costs at an empaneled hospital?

Accepted Answer

C. Karunya Arogya Suraksha Paddhati (KASP) — Karunya Arogya Suraksha Paddhati (KASP) is a comprehensive health insurance scheme that provides financial protection and covers hospitalization expenses, including medication costs, for eligible economically weaker sections in empaneled hospitals. Aardram Mission focuses on upgrading healthcare facilities, Vayomithram Project provides healthcare for the elderly, and Sukrutham Scheme specifically targets cancer treatment.

Answer

A. Aardram Mission

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B. Vayomithram Project

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D. Sukrutham Scheme

Question 4

Vegetative propagation in Bryophyllum:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Leaf margins (adventitious buds) — Adventitious buds on leaf margins grow into plantlets. ‌​‍Potato: tubers. Ginger: rhizomes. ‌​‍Sugarcane: cuttings.

Answer

Stems

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Roots

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Seeds

Question 5

Jessie waited with ___ breath for news of her success.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

bated — 'Bated breath' = holding breath in anticipation/anxiety.‌​‍

Answer

baited

Answer

balloon

Answer

battled

Question 6

The Chittagong Armoury Raid was led by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Surya Sen — Surya Sen led the 18 April 1930 raid; Pritilata Waddedar, Kalpana Dutt, Bina Das also participated.‌​‍

Answer

Khudiram Bose

Answer

Aurobindo Ghosh

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Subhas Bose

Question 7

VVPAT introduced:

Accepted Answer

2013 — Paper trail introduced 2013.

Answer

2017

Answer

2019

Answer

2010

Question 8

Writ jurisdiction of High Courts is under:

Accepted Answer

Article 226 — Article 226: HCs can issue writs to enforce Fundamental Rights AND for any other purpose (wider than SC's Article 32).

Answer

Article 32

Answer

Article 131

Answer

Article 246

Question 9

A primary school teacher notices that one of her students frequently comes to school looking tired, often falls asleep in class, and struggles to concentrate. Upon discreet inquiry, she learns that the student's family is facing severe financial hardship, sometimes lacking proper meals and a safe home environment. According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which level of need is most likely unmet, hindering the student's ability to learn effectively?

Accepted Answer

C. Physiological Needs — Physiological needs (such as food, water, sleep, and shelter) are the most fundamental in Maslow's hierarchy. When these basic needs are unmet, an individual cannot effectively focus on higher-level needs like learning, social interaction, or self-esteem. The student's tiredness and lack of concentration directly point to unmet physiological requirements.

Answer

A. Esteem Needs

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B. Belongingness and Love Needs

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D. Self-Actualization Needs

Question 10

Ring of Fire:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Pacific Ocean — Pacific Rim — high seismic/volcanic activity.‌​‍

Answer

Indian Ocean

Answer

Arctic

Answer

Atlantic Ocean

HSA Mixed Practice Test #57