HSA Mixed Practice Test #1024

Question 1

Indian National Congress split 1907 at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Surat — Surat Split — Moderates vs Extremists.‌​‍

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Lahore

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Nagpur

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Calcutta

Question 2

Kerala Film Development Corp:

Accepted Answer

KSFDC — KSFDC.

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KFC

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Both

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KFDC

Question 3

If + past tense → would + V1 is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Type 2 conditional — Hypothetical/unlikely present/future.‌​‍

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Type 1 conditional

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Zero conditional

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Type 3 conditional

Question 4

The 'burst of monsoon' typically occurs in:

Accepted Answer

Early June — The SW monsoon advances rapidly in early June, first hitting Kerala around 1 June.

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April

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August

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September

Question 5

The District Planning Committee (DPC) in Kerala is responsible for:

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B. Consolidating plans prepared by Gram Panchayats, Block Panchayats, and Urban Local Bodies into a Draft District Plan — The DPC is mandated under the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments to consolidate plans from all local bodies (Gram Panchayats, Block Panchayats, and Urban Local Bodies) into a Draft District Plan. It does not approve budgets (Option A) or conduct audits (Option D); these are handled by other authorities. Option C is incorrect as DPC does not bypass local bodies in scheme implementation.

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A. Approving the budgets of all Gram Panchayats and Municipalities in the district

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C. Directly implementing welfare schemes like MGNREGA without approval from local bodies

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D. Conducting audits of panchayat funds and submitting reports to the State Election Commission

Question 6

Antonym of EXPAND:‌​‍

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Shrink — Expand ↔ shrink.‌​‍

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Enlarge

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Stretch

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Grow

Question 7

Kerala's diverse topography and climate contribute to various soil types, with laterite soils being prominent in many regions. From an agricultural perspective, which of the following accurately describes a characteristic challenge associated with laterite soils in Kerala and its underlying cause?

Accepted Answer

C. Poor nutrient retention and acidity, primarily due to intense leaching of soluble minerals under heavy rainfall and high temperatures. — Laterite soils in Kerala are formed under conditions of high temperature and heavy rainfall, which lead to intense leaching of soluble minerals and silica, leaving behind iron and aluminum oxides. This process results in soils that are generally acidic and poor in essential plant nutrients, posing a significant challenge for agriculture without proper management. Options A and B describe characteristics opposite to laterite soils, while D refers to a problem primarily affecting coastal alluvial soils.

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A. High fertility due to rich organic matter content, resulting from dense forest cover.

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B. Excellent water retention capacity, making them ideal for paddy cultivation without extensive irrigation.

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D. Susceptibility to severe salinity, caused by tidal incursions in coastal areas.

Question 8

The famous 'Poorna Swaraj' declaration was made on:

Accepted Answer

26 January 1930 — Purna Swaraj was declared at the Lahore Congress in December 1929, and 26 January 1930 was celebrated as the first Independence Day. This is why Republic Day falls on 26 January.

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26 January 1929

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15 August 1930

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26 November 1930

Question 9

The oldest Veda is:

Accepted Answer

Rig Veda (c. 1500 BCE) — Rig Veda (1028 hymns) oldest. Samhitas order: Rig → Sama (melodies) → Yajur (rituals) → Atharva (magic/medicine). Brahmanas, Aranyakas, Upanishads follow.

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Yajur Veda

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Sama Veda

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Atharva Veda

Question 10

Which cellular organelle is primarily responsible for generating ATP through cellular respiration, providing energy for various cellular processes, including drug transport and synthesis?

Accepted Answer

C. Mitochondria — Mitochondria are often referred to as the 'powerhouses' of the cell because they are the primary sites of cellular respiration. This process generates adenosine triphosphate (ATP), which is the main energy currency used for various cellular activities, including active transport of drugs and synthesis of molecules. Other organelles have different specialized functions.

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A. Ribosomes

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B. Endoplasmic Reticulum

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D. Golgi Apparatus

HSA Mixed Practice Test #1024