HSA Mixed Practice Test #227

Question 1

Number of HCs:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

25 — 25 High Courts (after Andhra and Telangana split).‌​‍

Answer

21

Answer

27

Answer

24

Question 2

Film Awards introduced by Kerala:

Accepted Answer

1969 — Kerala State Film Awards since 1969.

Answer

1950

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1957

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1965

Question 3

Gulf Stream is:

Accepted Answer

Warm Atlantic current moderating Western Europe climate — Part of North Atlantic Gyre. Labrador is cold current. Bergen (60°N Norway) ice-free due to Gulf Stream.

Answer

Cold current

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Monsoonal

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Indian Ocean

Question 4

Which of the following is the primary role of the bicarbonate buffer system in human physiology?

Accepted Answer

C. Stabilizing blood pH — The bicarbonate buffer system (H2CO3/HCO3-) is one of the most important buffer systems in the human body, particularly in the blood. Its primary function is to resist changes in blood pH, thus maintaining the narrow physiological pH range essential for enzyme function and overall cellular processes. The other options are regulated by different physiological mechanisms.

Answer

A. Maintaining blood glucose levels

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B. Regulating body temperature

Answer

D. Facilitating nerve impulse transmission

Question 5

Cultural Capital:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Thrissur — Thrissur.‌​‍

Answer

Kochi

Answer

Kozhikode

Answer

TVM

Question 6

Art 2 of Constitution:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Admission of new states — Admission/establishment of new states.‌​‍

Answer

Change of name

Answer

All

Answer

Alter boundaries

Question 7

Thyroid gland location:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Neck — Front of neck.‌​‍

Answer

Chest

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Brain

Answer

Kidney

Question 8

Which river flows through the Silent Valley National Park?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kunthi River — The Kunthi River (Kunthipuzha) flows through Silent Valley National Park in Palakkad district.‌​‍

Answer

Chaliyar River

Answer

Meenachil River

Answer

Kabani River

Question 9

I.R. Coelho case:

Accepted Answer

9th Schedule review — Laws placed in 9th Schedule after 1973 can be reviewed.

Answer

Emergency

Answer

Art 21

Answer

GST

Question 10

Synonym of IMPERIOUS:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Domineering — Commanding.‌​‍

Answer

Kind

Answer

Humble

Answer

Weak

HSA Mixed Practice Test #227