HSA Mixed Practice Test #114

Question 1

Synonym of TANTAMOUNT:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Equivalent — Equivalent in effect.‌​‍

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Different

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Unequal

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Opposite

Question 2

The Himalayas are divided into three parallel ranges. The outermost (southernmost) range is:

Accepted Answer

Shivalik — Shivalik (~900–1200 m) is the southernmost; Himachal is middle; Himadri is highest.

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Greater Himalayas (Himadri)

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Middle Himalayas (Himachal)

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Trans-Himalaya

Question 3

The seasonal migration of shepherds with livestock between mountain pastures is called:

Accepted Answer

Transhumance — Transhumance — well-documented among Gaddi shepherds of Himachal and Gujjars in Kashmir.

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Nomadism

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Migration

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Seasonal grazing

Question 4

Rohtang Pass:

Accepted Answer

HP — Himachal Pradesh.

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UK

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J&K

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Ladakh

Question 5

The masculine gender of 'Duck' is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Drake — A male duck is called a drake.‌​‍

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Goose

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Duckling

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Swan

Question 6

The Kerala State Film Awards are among the most prestigious film awards in India. Regarding the 'Best Film' category, which of the following is typically a primary criterion for selection?

Accepted Answer

C. Artistic merit, technical excellence, and socio-cultural relevance. — State Film Awards, including Kerala's, primarily focus on the artistic merit, technical excellence, and socio-cultural relevance of a film. Commercial success, tourism promotion, or international festival screenings are generally not the direct criteria for judging a film's quality for such an award.

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A. Commercial success and box office collections of the film.

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B. The film's ability to promote tourism in Kerala.

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D. The number of film festivals the movie has been screened at internationally.

Question 7

The Residual powers belong to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Centre (Union) — Residual powers (subjects not in any list) belong to the Centre/Union Government — unlike USA where they go to states.‌​‍

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States

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Both

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Judiciary

Question 8

The 'Silent Valley' is located in which district of Kerala?

Accepted Answer

Palakkad — Silent Valley National Park is in Palakkad district. It is one of the last undisturbed tropical evergreen forests in India.

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Idukki

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Wayanad

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Thrissur

Question 9

Largest circulation Malayalam daily:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Malayala Manorama — Malayala Manorama.‌​‍

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Madhyamam

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Mathrubhumi

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Deshabhimani

Question 10

The general formula of cycloalkanes is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

CₙH₂ₙ — Cycloalkanes share formula with alkenes: CₙH₂ₙ (e.g., cyclohexane C₆H₁₂).‌​‍

Answer

CₙH₂ₙ₋₂

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CₙHₙ

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CₙH₂ₙ₊₂

HSA Mixed Practice Test #114