HSA Mixed Practice Test #101

Question 1

Which of the following initiatives was recently launched by the Kerala government to improve maternal and child health outcomes in the state?

Accepted Answer

D. Thalolam Scheme for maternal nutrition — The Thalolam Scheme for maternal nutrition was launched by the Kerala government to address malnutrition among pregnant women and lactating mothers, aligning with the state's focus on reducing maternal and child mortality. Arogya Keralam Mission is a broader health mission, NHM's Safe Motherhood Programme is a central scheme, and the Healthy Mother-Healthy Child Project is a general awareness initiative, making Thalolam Scheme the most specific recent initiative.

Answer

A. Arogya Keralam Mission

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B. Safe Motherhood Programme under NHM

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C. Healthy Mother-Healthy Child Project

Question 2

The number of chromosomes in a human cell is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

46 — Humans have 46 chromosomes (23 pairs) in each cell.‌​‍

Answer

23

Answer

44

Answer

48

Question 3

Which river forms the boundary between India and Nepal for a long stretch?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kali (Mahakali) — The Kali (Mahakali) River forms a significant part of the India-Nepal border in Uttarakhand.‌​‍

Answer

Gandak

Answer

Rapti

Answer

Kosi

Question 4

pH of 0.1 M HCl solution:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1 — Strong acid, fully dissociates. [H⁺] = 0.1 = 10⁻¹. pH = -log[H⁺] = 1.‌​‍

Answer

0

Answer

7

Answer

2

Question 5

Which vitamin is water-soluble?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vitamin C — B and C are water-soluble. A, D, E, K are fat-soluble.‌​‍

Answer

Vitamin A

Answer

Vitamin D

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Vitamin K

Question 6

Parliament's special powers in State List:

Accepted Answer

All — All three mechanisms.

Answer

Art 249 (RS resolution)

Answer

Art 250 (Emergency)

Answer

Art 252 (state consent)

Question 7

Allergen triggers:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Immune response — Allergic reaction — IgE-mediated.‌​‍

Answer

Endocrine

Answer

Neural

Answer

Digestion

Question 8

Mangal Pandey, who struck the first blow of the 1857 revolt, was stationed at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Barrackpore — Mangal Pandey, a sepoy at Barrackpore, was executed on 8 April 1857 for attacking a British soldier.‌​‍

Answer

Delhi

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Kanpur

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Meerut

Question 9

Wayanad tourist attractions:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Forests, waterfalls — Hilly forests, Edakkal caves.‌​‍

Answer

Beach

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Plains

Answer

Desert

Question 10

Which of the following inorganic compounds is commonly used as an antacid due to its ability to neutralize stomach acid?

Accepted Answer

D. Calcium carbonate — Calcium carbonate is a commonly used antacid because it reacts with hydrochloric acid in the stomach to form calcium chloride, water, and carbon dioxide, thereby neutralizing stomach acid. Aluminum hydroxide is also used but is less preferred due to constipation side effects. Magnesium sulfate and sodium chloride are not used as antacids.

Answer

A. Magnesium sulfate

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B. Aluminum hydroxide

Answer

C. Sodium chloride

HSA Mixed Practice Test #101