HSA Mixed Practice Test #1004

Question 1

Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi at:

Accepted Answer

Panipat — First Battle of Panipat 1526.

Answer

Khanwa

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Chanderi

Answer

Ghaghra

Question 2

The proposed development of National Waterway 3 (NW3) in Kerala, running from Kollam to Kottapuram, is expected to significantly impact the state's logistics and economy. Beyond reducing road congestion, which of the following represents the MOST significant *environmental* advantage of promoting inland water transport over road transport for cargo movement?

Accepted Answer

A. Lower carbon emissions per ton-kilometer of freight. — Inland water transport is widely recognized for its superior energy efficiency compared to road transport, leading to significantly lower fuel consumption and, consequently, reduced carbon dioxide emissions per unit of freight moved. This makes it a crucial strategy in mitigating climate change impacts. While reduced noise pollution and less land acquisition are also benefits, the reduction in greenhouse gas emissions offers the most significant environmental advantage on a broader scale.

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B. Reduced noise pollution in urban areas.

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C. Preservation of biodiversity along riverine ecosystems.

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D. Minimized land acquisition requirements compared to new highways.

Question 3

The Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009, mandates free and compulsory education for children in India. Which of the following age groups does this Act primarily cover for elementary education?

Accepted Answer

B. 6 to 14 years — The RTE Act, 2009, specifically guarantees the right to free and compulsory education for children aged 6 to 14 years, covering elementary education. Option A includes pre-primary, while options C and D extend beyond the defined age limit of the Act for free and compulsory elementary education.

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A. 3 to 14 years

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C. 5 to 18 years

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D. 6 to 18 years

Question 4

Which vitamin is also known as 'Sunshine Vitamin'?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vitamin D — Vitamin D is called the 'Sunshine Vitamin' because it is synthesised in the skin when exposed to sunlight (UV rays).‌​‍

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Vitamin C

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Vitamin A

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Vitamin B

Question 5

Indian Space Commission:

Accepted Answer

1972 — 1972 — chaired Sarabhai initially.

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1969

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1985

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1990

Question 6

Who was the Chief Guest at India's first Republic Day parade (1950)?

Accepted Answer

Sukarno (Indonesian President) — President Sukarno of Indonesia was the first Chief Guest (26 January 1950).

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Harry S. Truman (US President)

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Vincent Auriol (French President)

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Joseph Stalin (USSR President)

Question 7

Meaning of 'meticulous':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Very careful and precise — Meticulous = paying great attention to detail.‌​‍

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Careless

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Arrogant

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Hurried

Question 8

Population pyramid wide base implies:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

High birth rate (developing countries) — India: youthful pyramid but narrowing. ‌​‍Japan: inverted (ageing). USA: rectangular (stable).

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Stable

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Declining

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Ageing

Question 9

Bandhavgarh in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

MP — Madhya Pradesh.‌​‍

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Odisha

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Chhattisgarh

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UP

Question 10

The plant hormone responsible for growth towards light (phototropism) is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Auxin — Auxin (indole-3-acetic acid) causes differential growth producing phototropism.‌​‍

Answer

Ethylene

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Abscisic acid

Answer

Cytokinin

HSA Mixed Practice Test #1004