HSA Mixed Practice Test #1010

Question 1

Long-term use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) like omeprazole has been associated with an increased risk of which of the following conditions?

Accepted Answer

B. Osteoporosis — Long-term use of PPIs can reduce gastric acid secretion, which may impair the absorption of calcium and magnesium. This can lead to an increased risk of osteoporosis and bone fractures, particularly in older adults. Other long-term concerns include increased risk of C. difficile infection and vitamin B12 deficiency.

Answer

A. Hypertension

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C. Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

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D. Glaucoma

Question 2

Legumes are:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Dicots — Dicots.‌​‍

Answer

Monocots

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Neither

Answer

Gymnosperms

Question 3

A mole of any substance contains how many particles (Avogadro's number)?

Accepted Answer

6.022 × 10²³ — N_A = 6.022 × 10²³ particles/mol (atoms, molecules or ions).

Answer

6.022 × 10²²

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6.022 × 10²⁴

Answer

10⁶

Question 4

The Fifth Schedule deals with:

Accepted Answer

Administration and control of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes — Fifth Schedule: applies to states other than NE. Governor has special powers in Scheduled Areas.

Answer

Tribal areas in NE states

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Languages

Answer

Anti-defection

Question 5

In a galvanic cell, the anode is the:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Negative electrode (oxidation) — In galvanic cells: anode = negative = oxidation; cathode = positive = reduction.‌​‍

Answer

Neutral plate

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Salt bridge

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Positive electrode (reduction)

Question 6

The burglars entered the house ___ the owner's absence.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

during — 'During' is used with a noun referring to a period.‌​‍

Answer

while

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after

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on

Question 7

Which Kerala social reformer is popularly known as a 'saint without saffron and kamandalu'?

Accepted Answer

Sree Narayana Guru — Sree Narayana Guru was called a 'saint without saffron and kamandalu' for rejecting such external trappings.

Answer

Chattampi Swamikal

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Ayya Swamikal

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Vagbhatananda Swamikal

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a mode of heat transfer in the atmosphere?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Insulation — The four processes are conduction, convection, advection, radiation.‌​‍

Answer

Convection

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Conduction

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Advection

Question 9

Greenhouse effect discovered by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Fourier / Arrhenius — Joseph Fourier (1824), Svante Arrhenius (1896).‌​‍

Answer

Darwin

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Newton

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Einstein

Question 10

Synonym of CONTENTIOUS:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Quarrelsome — Causing argument.‌​‍

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Peaceful

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Agreeable

Answer

Quiet

HSA Mixed Practice Test #1010