HSA Mixed Practice Test #172

Question 1

Antonym of 'adversity':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

prosperity — Adversity (hardship) ↔ Prosperity (good fortune).‌​‍

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extremity

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affliction

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distress

Question 2

Synonym of PROCRASTINATE:

Accepted Answer

Delay — Postpone.

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Hurry

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Finish

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Start

Question 3

Which of the following statements is CORRECT regarding the role and powers of the Prime Minister of India as per the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

C. The Prime Minister can advise the President to dissolve the Lok Sabha but cannot dismiss individual ministers without the Council's recommendation. — The Prime Minister presides over Union Cabinet meetings and advises the President on key decisions, including the dissolution of the Lok Sabha. However, the PM cannot unilaterally dismiss ministers; such actions require Cabinet consensus. The PM is not directly elected but is the leader of the majority party/coalition in the Lok Sabha. Option A is incorrect because the PM is not directly elected by the people. Option B is incorrect as portfolio allocation/reshuffling is done with the President's approval. Option D is incorrect because the PM does not have veto powers over Cabinet decisions.

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A. The Prime Minister is directly elected by the people and holds the post for a fixed tenure of 5 years.

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B. The Prime Minister allocates and reshuffles portfolios among the Council of Ministers without the President's approval.

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D. The Prime Minister presides over the meetings of the Union Cabinet and can veto decisions of the Council of Ministers.

Question 4

Chola kingdom famous for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Maritime trade and temples — Maritime power, temple architecture.‌​‍

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Horse breeding

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Ship building only

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Gold mining

Question 5

Who led the first agricultural labourers' strike in Kerala demanding social and economic rights?

Accepted Answer

Ayyankali — Ayyankali led the historic 1907 strike by Dalit labourers in Travancore.

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A.K. Gopalan

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P. Krishna Pillai

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EMS Namboodiripad

Question 6

A teacher notices that an adolescent boy in the class is increasingly withdrawn and is not participating in class discussions, which could be indicative of which social development issue?

Accepted Answer

B. Struggling with identity formation — The correct answer is B because during adolescence, individuals often struggle with identity formation, trying to figure out who they are, their place in society, and their future goals. This struggle can manifest as withdrawal or changes in behavior. While options A, C, and D could also be reasons for withdrawal, the question hints more towards an internal struggle rather than external factors like peer relationships or academic performance.

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A. Difficulty in forming peer relationships

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C. Experiencing bullying from peers

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D. Having academic difficulties

Question 7

The Rashtrakuta dynasty's rock-cut Kailasa Temple at Ellora was built by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Krishna I (c. 757-773 CE) — Kailasa Temple (Cave 16, Ellora) — world's largest monolithic rock-cut structure, 200,000 tons rock removed. ‌​‍UNESCO World Heritage.

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Dantidurga

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Govinda III

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Amoghavarsha

Question 8

What did the Ahmedabad Mill Strike (1918) led by Gandhi achieve?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

35% wage rise via arbitration (hunger fire) — Mill owners (including Ambalal Sarabhai) wanted 20%, workers wanted 50%. ‌​‍Gandhi fasted — compromise at 35%. Formative in Gandhi's method.

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50% wage cut

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Lockout

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Nothing

Question 9

Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is approximately:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

125 mL/min — ~180 L/day filtered; ~178 L reabsorbed; ~1.5 L urine. ‌​‍Juxtaglomerular apparatus regulates GFR.

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10 mL/min

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1000 mL/min

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25 mL/min

Question 10

Acid rain is caused by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

SO₂ and NO₂ — SO₂ and NO₂ from industrial emissions react with water to form sulphuric and nitric acids → acid rain (pH below 5.6).‌​‍

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CO₂ only

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Ozone

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Methane

HSA Mixed Practice Test #172