HSA Mixed Practice Test #64

Question 1

Biogas (Gobar gas) main component:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Methane (50-70%) — Anaerobic digestion of organic waste. ‌​‍Methanogens (archaea). By Khadi & Village Industries Commission and IARI.

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N₂

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H₂

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CO₂

Question 2

Hydra typically reproduces by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Budding — Hydra produces buds that detach and grow into new individuals.‌​‍

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Binary fission

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Fragmentation

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Spore formation

Question 3

Strongest muscle:

Accepted Answer

Masseter (jaw) — Masseter — strongest by force.

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Biceps

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Quadriceps

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Gluteus maximus

Question 4

One light year is approximately equal to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Both are equivalent — 1 light year ≈ 9.46 × 10¹⁵ m = 9.46 × 10¹² km.‌​‍

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3 × 10⁸ km

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9.46 × 10¹² km

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9.46 × 10¹⁵ m

Question 5

Amoeba is:

Accepted Answer

Protista — Unicellular protist.

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Monera

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Fungi

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Animalia

Question 6

The bond in N₂ molecule is a:

Accepted Answer

Triple bond — N≡N has a very strong triple bond (945 kJ/mol).

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Single bond

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Double bond

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Ionic bond

Question 7

Kerala formed:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1 Nov 1956 — 1 November 1956.‌​‍

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15 Aug 1947

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26 Jan 1950

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1 May 1960

Question 8

'i.e.' means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

That is (id est) — i.e. (Latin id est) = that is; e.g. (exempli gratia) = for example.‌​‍

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For example

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Including

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In example

Question 9

Respiratory pigment in humans:

Accepted Answer

Haemoglobin (Fe-containing, in RBC) — Each Hb carries 4 O₂. Haemocyanin (Cu) in molluscs. Myoglobin stores O₂ in muscles.

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Haemocyanin

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Chlorophyll

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Myoglobin only

Question 10

Kerala's coir industry, a significant traditional sector, faces challenges related to outdated technology and market competition. Which of the following government initiatives specifically focuses on modernizing coir processing units, promoting technological upgrades, and enhancing product diversification to improve the competitiveness and sustainability of the industry?

Accepted Answer

B. Rejuvenation, Modernisation, and Technology Upgradation (REMOT) Scheme — The Rejuvenation, Modernisation, and Technology Upgradation (REMOT) Scheme is a central sector scheme specifically designed to support the coir industry by providing financial assistance for modernizing production units, upgrading technology, and promoting diversification into value-added products. This directly addresses the challenges faced by the traditional coir sector in Kerala. The other options pertain to rural employment (MGNREGA), fisheries (PMMSY), or bamboo (NBM), and are not directly focused on coir industry modernization.

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A. Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)

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C. Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY)

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D. National Bamboo Mission (NBM)

HSA Mixed Practice Test #64