HSA Mixed Practice Test #1036

Question 1

Glycolysis, the metabolic pathway that breaks down glucose, primarily occurs in which part of the cell?

Accepted Answer

B. Cytosol — Glycolysis, the initial pathway for glucose catabolism, occurs in the cytosol (cytoplasm) of the cell. Subsequent stages of aerobic respiration, such as the Krebs cycle and oxidative phosphorylation, take place in the mitochondria. The nucleus and endoplasmic reticulum are involved in other cellular functions.

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A. Mitochondria

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C. Nucleus

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D. Endoplasmic Reticulum

Question 2

Bone marrow function:

Accepted Answer

Makes blood cells — Haematopoiesis.

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Makes hormones

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Only support

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Filter blood

Question 3

The tribal chieftain who led the Kurichiya Rebellion (1812) against the British in Wayanad was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Talakkal Chandu — Talakkal Chandu led the Kurichiya tribal uprising of 1812 against British taxation and forest restrictions.‌​‍

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Edachena Kunkan

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Velu Thampi Dalawa

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Pallur Eman

Question 4

Vallam Kali (boat race) is associated with:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Onam — Vallam Kali (snake boat races) are held during Onam celebrations, especially in Alappuzha.‌​‍

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Vishu

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Christmas

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Eid

Question 5

The outermost range of the Himalaya is known as:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Shiwalik Range — Shiwalik (Outer Himalayas) — outermost range.‌​‍

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None of these

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Aravalli Range

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Satpura Range

Question 6

A senior government official working in a public sector undertaking in Kerala is repeatedly ignoring a specific statutory directive that mandates the timely processing of public grievances, leading to significant delays and citizen distress. Which of the following legal avenues is most appropriate for an affected citizen to compel the official to perform their duty through the High Court of Kerala?

Accepted Answer

C. Petitioning for a writ of Mandamus to direct the official to perform their statutory duty. — The writ of Mandamus is the most appropriate legal remedy in this situation. It is issued by a High Court or the Supreme Court to command a public official or authority to perform a public or statutory duty that they have failed or refused to perform. Options A, B, and D are not the primary or most direct means to compel the performance of a specific statutory duty in such a case.

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A. Filing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) to seek compensation for the delays caused.

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B. Seeking a writ of Quo Warranto to question the official's authority to hold their office.

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D. Initiating a criminal prosecution against the official for dereliction of duty.

Question 7

A teacher wants to introduce new vocabulary and grammatical structures, ensuring students can produce them accurately without much cognitive effort initially. However, she also aims to move towards real-world usage and spontaneous interaction eventually. Which sequence of pedagogical steps would effectively bridge the gap from controlled practice to freer communication, drawing on principles from both Audio-lingual and CLT?

Accepted Answer

B. Start with controlled repetition and substitution drills for accuracy, followed by guided communicative tasks like role-plays, and concluding with authentic discussions. — Option B represents a balanced approach: starting with controlled practice (influenced by the Audio-lingual Method) builds accuracy and confidence, then progressing to guided and freer communicative tasks (influenced by CLT) promotes fluency and real-world application. Option A is characteristic of the Grammar-Translation method. Option C is more aligned with discovery learning, and Option D emphasizes individual, silent work, which might delay oral communication development.

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A. Begin with extensive grammar explanations, then assign translation exercises, and finally engage in free conversation.

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C. Immediately immerse students in complex authentic texts, asking them to infer meaning and grammar rules independently.

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D. Prioritize individual silent reading and writing activities, gradually introducing spoken communication only when students feel ready.

Question 8

Fa Hien visited India during:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Chandragupta II's reign — Fa Hien (Chinese traveller) visited India ~399-414 CE during Chandragupta II (Gupta dynasty).‌​‍

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Ashoka's reign

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Harsha's reign

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Akbar's reign

Question 9

Periodic table by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mendeleev — Dmitri Mendeleev (1869).‌​‍

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Dalton

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Bohr

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Rutherford

Question 10

PMLA Act:

Accepted Answer

2002 — Prevention of Money Laundering Act 2002.

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2005

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2010

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2015

HSA Mixed Practice Test #1036