HSA Mixed Practice Test #1025

Question 1

Synonym of METICULOUS:

Accepted Answer

Very careful — Meticulous = paying attention to detail.

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Careless

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Quick

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Lazy

Question 2

Slavery abolished in Travancore:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1812 — 1812.‌​‍

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1836

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1855

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1865

Question 3

The Chera dynasty's major port on the Malabar coast during Sangam age was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Muziris (Muchiri, near Kodungallur) — Muziris on the Periyar river traded with Rome (pepper, spices); silted up by 14th century.‌​‍

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Tamralipti

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Sopara

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Karaikkal

Question 4

A patient has sustained full-thickness burns over 30% of their total body surface area (TBSA). According to the Parkland formula, massive fluid resuscitation is initiated. What is the primary goal of fluid resuscitation during the first 24 hours post-burn injury?

Accepted Answer

B. To maintain adequate tissue perfusion and vital organ function. — The primary goal of fluid resuscitation in the initial 24 hours following a severe burn injury is to maintain adequate tissue perfusion and vital organ function. Burns cause significant fluid shifts and capillary leakage, leading to hypovolemic shock if not corrected. While preventing infection, controlling pain, and promoting wound healing are important, they are not the immediate priority of fluid resuscitation.

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A. To prevent burn wound infection.

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C. To minimize pain and discomfort.

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D. To promote rapid wound healing and skin graft adherence.

Question 5

Synonym of TRITE:

Accepted Answer

Overused — Overused; lacking freshness.

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Original

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Fresh

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Unique

Question 6

Chronological order of Indian freedom events: (i) Cripps Mission (ii) August Offer (iii) Cabinet Mission (iv) Wavell Plan‌​‍

Accepted Answer

(ii), (i), (iv), (iii) — August Offer Aug 1940 → Cripps Mission Mar 1942 → Wavell Plan Jun 1945 → Cabinet Mission Mar 1946.‌​‍

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(ii), (i), (iii), (iv)

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(i), (ii), (iv), (iii)

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(i), (ii), (iii), (iv)

Question 7

What was the original name of Thycaud Ayya Swamikal?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Subbarayan — Subbarayan was Thycaud Ayya's original name.‌​‍

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Vasudevan

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Gurudevan

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Ayyappan

Question 8

Which of the following measures is most crucial for ensuring sustainable mining of beach sand minerals along Kerala's coast, considering both economic development and ecological preservation?

Accepted Answer

D. Establishing a robust regulatory framework with strict environmental impact assessments and rehabilitation plans. — A robust regulatory framework (D) is fundamental for sustainable mining, as it integrates environmental protection, social equity, and economic viability. It ensures that activities like advanced beneficiation (B) are mandated, environmental impacts are assessed, and affected areas are rehabilitated, making it more comprehensive than technical solutions alone. Prioritizing raw export (A) is not sustainable, and complete prohibition (C) ignores economic development, failing to strike a balance.

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A. Prioritizing export of raw minerals to maximize immediate revenue.

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B. Implementing advanced beneficiation techniques to add value and reduce waste.

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C. Strictly prohibiting all mining activities to protect coastal ecosystems.

Question 9

Milk is ___ in proteins and minerals.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

rich — 'Rich in' is the standard collocation (containing a lot of).‌​‍

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large

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big

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good

Question 10

Meiosis produces:

Accepted Answer

4 haploid cells with recombination — Meiosis reduces chromosome number by half; produces gametes (egg, sperm).

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Identical diploid cells

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Just 1 cell

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Somatic cells

HSA Mixed Practice Test #1025