HSA Mixed Practice Test #107

Question 1

Peringalkuthu Dam on:

Accepted Answer

Chalakudy — Chalakudy River, Thrissur.

Answer

Periyar

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Pamba

Answer

Bharathapuzha

Question 2

The Cochin International Airport is the first in the world to be:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Fully solar powered — CIAL became the world's first airport fully powered by solar energy in 2015.‌​‍

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Built on water

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Privately owned

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Underground

Question 3

Vitamin E source:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vegetable oils, nuts — Vegetable oils, nuts, seeds.‌​‍

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Sunlight

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Fish oil

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Citrus

Question 4

Emergency from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Germany — Weimar Constitution of Germany.‌​‍

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UK

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USA

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France

Question 5

The Magna Carta was signed in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1215 by King John at Runnymede — Magna Carta (Great Charter) limited royal power, establishing principles that influenced constitutional thought — basis of habeas corpus, rule of law.‌​‍

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1789

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1066

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1688

Question 6

On which river is the Peringalkuthu Dam located?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Chalakudy — Chalakudy River, Thrissur.

Answer

Periyar

Answer

Pamba

Answer

Bharathapuzha

Question 7

Which sentence expresses ability?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

You can swim — 'Can' expresses ability or permission.‌​‍

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You shall see

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You should study

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You must go

Question 8

How did the Mauryan state's extensive control over trade and agriculture, as described in Kautilya's Arthashastra, primarily contribute to its consolidation of power?

Accepted Answer

B. By establishing a uniform system of taxation and ensuring a steady revenue stream for a large standing army and bureaucracy. — The Mauryan state, as detailed in the Arthashastra, exercised significant control over economic activities like trade, mining, and agriculture. This allowed them to implement a uniform and efficient taxation system, generating substantial revenue. This revenue was crucial for maintaining a formidable standing army and an extensive bureaucracy, which were indispensable for consolidating and maintaining their vast empire. Options A, C, and D describe economic models contrary to the Mauryan state's highly centralized and controlled economic policies.

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A. By promoting free market competition and privatizing key industries to boost economic growth.

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C. By decentralizing economic decision-making to local guilds and village councils, fostering regional autonomy.

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D. By primarily relying on voluntary contributions from wealthy merchants and landowning elites for state funding.

Question 9

Number of ribs in the human body is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

12 pairs — 12 pairs of ribs: 7 true, 3 false, 2 floating.‌​‍

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14 pairs

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11 pairs

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10 pairs

Question 10

State fish:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Karimeen — Karimeen (Pearl Spot/Green Chromide).‌​‍

Answer

Sardine

Answer

Pomfret

Answer

Tuna

HSA Mixed Practice Test #107