HSA Mixed Practice Test #128

Question 1

The Dalit Panthers Movement was formed in 1972 in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Maharashtra — Dalit Panthers emerged in Maharashtra under influence of Ambedkar's ideas.‌​‍

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Andhra Pradesh

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Kerala

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Tamil Nadu

Question 2

The integration of princely states into the Indian Union was a complex process in post-independence India. In the context of the Travancore-Cochin merger, which of the following best describes the primary political impetus for their unification?

Accepted Answer

C. The culmination of popular agitation for responsible government within both states, coupled with the Indian Union's firm policy on princely state integration. — The primary impetus for the Travancore-Cochin merger was the strong demand for responsible government from popular movements like the State Congress in both states, coupled with the Indian Union's resolute policy of integrating princely states into the national framework. Options A, B, and D represent less significant or inaccurate motivations; the British administration did not directly order such mergers post-independence, and economic competition or military alliances were not the driving forces for this specific unification.

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A. To create a stronger economic bloc to compete with neighboring Madras Presidency.

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B. The direct order from the departing British colonial administration to form larger administrative units.

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D. The strategic military alliance formed between Travancore and Cochin to counter potential external threats.

Question 3

Universal donor blood group:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

O — O group.‌​‍

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A

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B

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AB

Question 4

Which state has the longest coastline?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Gujarat — Gujarat has the longest coastline (~1,600 km).‌​‍

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Kerala

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Maharashtra

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Tamil Nadu

Question 5

DNA is a:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Polymer of nucleotides (deoxyribose + phosphate + A/T/G/C) — Double helix (Watson-Crick, 1953). ‌​‍A=T, G≡C (base pairing). Antiparallel strands (5' to 3').

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Polysaccharide

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Polymer of amino acids

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Lipid

Question 6

Marma in Kalari:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vital points — Pressure points.‌​‍

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Moves

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Weapons

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Names

Question 7

Gravitational potential energy near Earth's surface is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

mgh — PE = mgh where h is height above reference.‌​‍

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m/g

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mv

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½ mv²

Question 8

How many bones does a newborn baby have?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

300 — Newborns have ~270 bones. Many fuse together, leaving adults with 206.‌​‍

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206

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270

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350

Question 9

Benedict Anderson defined the nation as:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Imagined political community — Anderson's 'Imagined Communities' (1983) — nation is imagined because members never know most fellow-members, yet feel communion.‌​‍

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Religious community

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Linguistic group

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Ethnic community

Question 10

The Finance Commission is appointed by the President every:

Accepted Answer

5 years — Article 280: Finance Commission constituted every 5 years to recommend Centre-State fiscal relations.

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2 years

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3 years

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10 years

HSA Mixed Practice Test #128