HSA Mixed Practice Test #73

Question 1

Study of nervous system:

Accepted Answer

Neurology — Neurology.

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Cardiology

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Psychology

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Hepatology

Question 2

Who founded Sadhujana Paripalana Sangham?‌​‍

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Ayyankali — Ayyankali founded SJPS in 1907.‌​‍

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Sahodaran Ayyappan

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C. Krishnan

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K.P. Karuppan

Question 3

A significant factor contributing to the decline of the Mughal Empire after Aurangzeb's reign was the:

Accepted Answer

C. Continuous and costly Deccan campaigns, which severely drained the imperial treasury and alienated various sections of the nobility. — Aurangzeb's prolonged military engagements in the Deccan, aimed at extending Mughal authority, proved to be economically debilitating and militarily exhaustive for the empire. These costly campaigns drained the imperial resources, led to a prolonged absence of the emperor from the north, and fostered resentment and alienation among various regional powers and sections of the nobility, significantly weakening the empire's foundation.

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A. Sudden and complete collapse of the Mansabdari system due to an acute shortage of suitable recruits.

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B. Consistent and unified opposition from European trading companies, leading to decisive military defeats.

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D. Reinstatement of Jizya by Aurangzeb, which led to a widespread, empire-crippling rebellion by the Rajput states.

Question 4

Tropical deciduous/monsoon:

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Most of India — Most widespread.

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Only NE

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Only Kerala

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Only Punjab

Question 5

Swami Vagbhatananda was born on 27 April 1885 at:‌​‍

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Patyam — Vagbhatananda was born at Patyam, Kannur.‌​‍

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Kollangode

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Budhanoor

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Chavara

Question 6

Damodar called:

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Sorrow of Bengal — Historically devastated WB.

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Sorrow of Bihar

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Sorrow of Odisha

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None

Question 7

Operon model was proposed for:

Accepted Answer

Prokaryotic gene regulation (lac operon in E. coli) — Jacob and Monod (Nobel 1965). Lactose induces; glucose represses (catabolite repression).

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Eukaryotic genes

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Plant genes

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Virus only

Question 8

Direct: 'I am busy.' Indirect:‌​‍

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He said he was busy — Present → past in reported speech.‌​‍

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He said he is busy

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He said that I was busy

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He said I am busy

Question 9

Black soil / Regur formed from:‌​‍

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Volcanic rock — Weathered basaltic rock.‌​‍

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Alluvium

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Sandstone

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Granite

Question 10

Chaitanya Mahaprabhu spread devotion to:‌​‍

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Krishna and the 'Hare Krishna' chant — Chaitanya (1486–1534) from Bengal founded Gaudiya Vaishnavism centred on Krishna bhakti.‌​‍

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Shiva

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Vishnu-Rama

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Devi

HSA Mixed Practice Test #73