HSA Mixed Practice Test #85

Question 1

Chipko Movement in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Uttarakhand — 1973, forest conservation. Sunderlal Bahuguna.‌​‍

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Kerala

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Rajasthan

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Tamil Nadu

Question 2

Umbilical cord vessels:

Accepted Answer

2 arteries, 1 vein — Two arteries + one vein.

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1 artery, 1 vein

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2 veins, 1 artery

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3 vessels

Question 3

The past tense of 'write' is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Wrote — Write - Wrote - Written. 'Wrote' is simple past; 'Written' is past participle.‌​‍

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Writed

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Written

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Writing

Question 4

CV Raman Pillai's trilogy:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Marthanda Varma, Dharmaraja, Rama Raja Bahadur — Historical trilogy.‌​‍

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Two

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Only MV

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None

Question 5

GPS satellites orbit at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Medium Earth orbit (~20,200 km) — 24+ satellites. ‌​‍Need ≥4 for position (3D + time). Accuracy few metres. ‌​‍India's NavIC regional system.

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Moon distance

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Geostationary

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Low earth orbit

Question 6

The Paliyam Satyagraha (1947-48) took place at Chennamangalam in:

Accepted Answer

Kochi — Paliyam Satyagraha under C. Kesavan opposed Paliath Achan's residence ban on lower-caste walk-by access.

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Travancore

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Malabar

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Wayanad

Question 7

NEP 2020 proposes significant reforms in the assessment system, moving towards a holistic, 360-degree assessment of student progress. Which of the following national initiatives has been established to set norms, standards, and guidelines for student assessment and evaluation, as adopted by SCERT Kerala?

Accepted Answer

D. PARAKH (Performance Assessment, Review, and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development) — PARAKH (Performance Assessment, Review, and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development) is the national assessment centre established under NEP 2020. Its role is to set norms, standards, and guidelines for student assessment and evaluation, ensuring a more holistic and comprehensive approach to measuring learning outcomes. NCERT, UGC, and NITI Aayog have different primary functions within the education system.

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A. NCERT (National Council of Educational Research and Training)

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B. UGC (University Grants Commission)

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C. NITI Aayog

Question 8

Jahangir's wife, Noor Jahan, was politically powerful. Her original name:

Accepted Answer

Mehrunissa — Nur Jahan (Mehrunissa) — widow of Sher Afghan, married Jahangir 1611. Coins issued in her name. Patroness of arts, politics.

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Ruqaiya

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Manmati

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Arjumand Banu

Question 9

Malayala Manorama newspaper was founded in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1888 — Malayala Manorama was founded in 1888 by Kandathil Varghese Mappillai. ‌​‍It is currently the largest circulated Malayalam newspaper.

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1847

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1887

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1923

Question 10

A patient is dehydrated, and their body is attempting to conserve water. Which part of the nephron is most significantly influenced by Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH) to increase water reabsorption and produce concentrated urine?

Accepted Answer

D. Collecting duct — The collecting duct is the primary site where ADH acts, increasing the permeability of its walls to water, thereby promoting water reabsorption back into the bloodstream and leading to the production of concentrated urine. Bowman's capsule is for filtration. The proximal convoluted tubule reabsorbs most filtered substances but is not regulated by ADH. The Loop of Henle establishes the medullary osmotic gradient, but ADH primarily acts on the collecting duct.

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A. Bowman's capsule

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B. Proximal convoluted tubule

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C. Loop of Henle

HSA Mixed Practice Test #85