HSA Mixed Practice Test #1060

Question 1

Rajya Sabha members are elected for a term of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

6 years — Rajya Sabha members serve a 6-year term. ‌​‍One-third of members retire every 2 years. The Rajya Sabha itself is a permanent body.

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4 years

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5 years

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Lifetime

Question 2

Ramanujacharya (1017-1137), founder of Vishishtadvaita, was from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Tamil Nadu (Sriperumbudur) — Ramanuja — Tamil theologian. ‌​‍'Qualified non-dualism' (Vishishtadvaita). Promoted bhakti + theism vs Shankara's absolute monism.

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Bengal

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Kerala

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Karnataka

Question 3

The term 'Cabinet' is mentioned in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

44th Amendment — The word 'Cabinet' was not in the original Constitution. ‌​‍The 44th Amendment (1978) introduced it in Article 352.

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Original Constitution

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42nd Amendment

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91st Amendment

Question 4

The lens used to correct myopia is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Concave — Myopia (short-sightedness) is corrected by concave (diverging) lens.‌​‍

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Convex

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Bifocal

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Cylindrical

Question 5

The Qutub Minar was started by Qutb-ud-din Aibak and completed by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Iltutmish — Aibak laid the foundation (1199) of Qutub Minar (Delhi); Iltutmish (r. ‌​‍1211-1236) completed it. Firoz Shah Tughlaq and Sikandar Lodi later repaired it.

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Alauddin Khilji

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Balban

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Firoz Tughlaq

Question 6

Which is known for the Bharateshwara Temple in Kerala?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Irinjalakuda — Koodalmanikyam Temple at Irinjalakuda is the only temple dedicated to Bharata.‌​‍

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Thirunelli

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Attingal

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Payyanur

Question 7

Kerala's diverse topography, ranging from coastal plains to high-altitude mountains, results in a variety of soil types. In the mid-highlands of Kerala, characterized by undulating terrain and significant rainfall, which of the following soil types is predominantly found, and what is its typical agricultural utility?

Accepted Answer

C. Laterite soils; acidic, rich in iron and aluminium oxides, suitable for plantation crops like rubber, tea, and spices. — The mid-highlands of Kerala, with their heavy rainfall and tropical temperatures, are predominantly characterized by laterite soils. These soils are formed through intense leaching, making them acidic and rich in iron and aluminium oxides. They are particularly well-suited for plantation crops such as rubber, tea, coffee, and various spices, which thrive in these conditions.

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A. Alluvial soils; highly fertile, ideal for paddy cultivation in river basins.

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B. Black soils; rich in clay and minerals, suitable for cotton and sugarcane.

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D. Red soils; moderately fertile, good for dryland crops like millets and groundnuts.

Question 8

Rajaraja I Chola (r. 985-1014) built the great temple at:

Accepted Answer

Thanjavur (Brihadeeshwara / Rajarajeshwaram) — UNESCO Great Living Chola Temples. Vimana ~66m, capstone ~80 tonnes. Son Rajendra I extended empire to Ganga (Gangaikonda Cholapuram) and SE Asia (Srivijaya).

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Madurai

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Kanchipuram

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Chidambaram

Question 9

Point Calimere:

Accepted Answer

TN — birds — Wildlife sanctuary, TN.

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Kerala

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AP

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WB

Question 10

The process of converting unsaturated oils to saturated fats by adding hydrogen is:

Accepted Answer

Hydrogenation — Vegetable oil + H₂ (Ni catalyst) → vanaspati/margarine.

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Hydration

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Hydrolysis

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Halogenation

HSA Mixed Practice Test #1060