HSA Mixed Practice Test #1043

Question 1

Feminine of 'bachelor':

Accepted Answer

spinster — Spinster.

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bachelorette

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maiden

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widow

Question 2

Solid state — crystalline solids have:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Long-range order, sharp melting point — Amorphous solids (glass, rubber): no long-range order, melt over range. ‌​‍Crystalline: NaCl, diamond, metals.

Answer

Amorphous structure

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Only short range

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No order

Question 3

Chandragupta II also known as:

Accepted Answer

Vikramaditya — Greatest cultural patron.

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Samudragupta

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Skandagupta

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Kumaragupta

Question 4

UGC established:

Accepted Answer

1956 — UGC Act 1956.

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1953

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1947

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1962

Question 5

Kerala's marine fisheries sector is vital for the state's economy and food security but faces significant challenges regarding resource depletion and ecological balance. Considering both the livelihoods of fisherfolk and the long-term health of marine ecosystems, which of the following strategies is most crucial for ensuring the sustainability of marine fisheries in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

B. Implementing strict seasonal fishing bans during breeding periods and regulating fishing gear, such as net mesh sizes. — Implementing strict seasonal fishing bans during breeding periods allows fish populations to reproduce and replenish, directly addressing resource depletion. Regulating fishing gear, particularly net mesh sizes, prevents the capture of juvenile fish, ensuring they mature and contribute to future stocks. Option A promotes overexploitation, while Option C, though potentially reducing pressure on wild stocks, introduces ecological risks from exotic species. Option D would exacerbate overfishing by increasing fishing capacity without necessary controls.

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A. Promoting unregulated year-round deep-sea trawling to maximize catch volume and export potential.

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C. Encouraging the widespread adoption of large-scale aquaculture of exotic species in marine waters to reduce pressure on wild stocks.

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D. Providing substantial government subsidies for increasing the number and engine power of fishing vessels without catch limits.

Question 6

First woman INC president:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Annie Besant — Annie Besant (1917 Calcutta).‌​‍

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Nellie Sengupta

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Sarojini Naidu

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Vijayalakshmi Pandit

Question 7

Kerala's state tree:

Accepted Answer

Coconut Palm — Coconut Palm (Cocos nucifera).

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Teak

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Jackfruit Tree

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Banyan

Question 8

Cabinet Mission had ___ members:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

3 — 3 — Pethick-Lawrence, Cripps, A.V. Alexander.‌​‍

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4

Answer

2

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5

Question 9

Buoyant force on a body immersed in a fluid equals:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Weight of fluid displaced — Archimedes' principle: buoyant force = weight of displaced fluid.‌​‍

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Mass of body × g

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Weight of the body

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Volume of body × g

Question 10

How many languages are in the 8th Schedule?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

22 — 22 languages are in the 8th Schedule (originally 14; 8 added through amendments).‌​‍

Answer

14

Answer

18

Answer

24

HSA Mixed Practice Test #1043