HSA Mixed Practice Test #1003

Question 1

Cultural and Educational Rights of minorities are protected under which Articles?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Articles 29–30 — Articles 29 and 30 safeguard minorities' right to conserve culture and establish educational institutions.‌​‍

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Articles 14–18

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Articles 19–22

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Articles 25–28

Question 2

The Preamble of the Indian Constitution was amended by which of the following amendments to include the words 'Socialist' and 'Secular'?

Accepted Answer

B. 42nd Amendment Act — The 42nd Amendment Act, 1976, introduced the words 'Socialist' and 'Secular' in the Preamble, reflecting the ideals of social justice and religious neutrality. The 44th Amendment Act, 1978, restored the original position of the Preamble and the other amendments listed did not alter the Preamble's text.

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A. 44th Amendment Act

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C. 45th Amendment Act

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D. 49th Amendment Act

Question 3

The 'Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)' in Kerala is implemented under which of the following ministries?

Accepted Answer

C. Ministry of Human Resource Development — Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) is a flagship programme of the Government of India aimed at universalizing elementary education, and it is implemented under the Ministry of Human Resource Development (now known as Ministry of Education). The other ministries listed have different roles and do not oversee SSA.

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A. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

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B. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

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D. Ministry of Women and Child Development

Question 4

Present Chairman of Kerala State Disaster Management Authority:

Accepted Answer

Shri Pinarayi Vijayan — The Chief Minister is ex-officio Chairman of KSDMA.

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Dr. V. Venu IAS

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Shri K. Rajan

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Smt. Tinku Biswal IAS

Question 5

Kerala Governor resides at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Raj Bhavan — Raj Bhavan, Thiruvananthapuram.‌​‍

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Cliff House

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Bolgatty Palace

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Kanakakkunnu

Question 6

Which of the following were prominent chiefs of the Maratha Confederacy?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Holkar, Scindia, Gaekwad, Bhonsle — 5 major chiefs including Peshwa.‌​‍

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Only Bhonsle

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None

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Only Peshwa

Question 7

Nuclear fusion occurs in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sun and stars — Proton-proton chain in Sun. ‌​‍Hydrogen bombs use fusion. Controlled fusion (ITER) under development.

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Uranium

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Nuclear reactors

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Atomic bombs

Question 8

A prodrug is an inactive compound that is metabolized in the body into an active drug. Which of the following is a classic example of a prodrug?

Accepted Answer

C. Levodopa — Levodopa is a prodrug that crosses the blood-brain barrier and is then converted to dopamine by dopa decarboxylase in the brain. Dopamine itself cannot cross the blood-brain barrier effectively. Aspirin, paracetamol, and digoxin are generally administered in their active forms.

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A. Aspirin

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B. Paracetamol

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D. Digoxin

Question 9

Homologous series differs by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

CH₂ group (e.g., alkanes CnH2n+2) — Same functional group, similar chemistry, gradation in physical properties with increasing n.‌​‍

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CH₃

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CO

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OH

Question 10

Which word means 'extremely tired'?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Exhausted — Exhausted = drained of energy; very tired.‌​‍

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Lively

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Energetic

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Alert

HSA Mixed Practice Test #1003