HSA Mixed Practice Test #238

Question 1

Strongest muscle:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Masseter (jaw) — Masseter — strongest by force.‌​‍

Answer

Biceps

Answer

Quadriceps

Answer

Gluteus maximus

Question 2

'None of the boys have finished the homework, ___?' (question tag)‌​‍

Accepted Answer

have they? — Negative 'none...have' → positive tag 'have they?'.‌​‍

Answer

didn't they?

Answer

did they?

Answer

haven't they?

Question 3

Writ jurisdiction of SC:

Accepted Answer

Art 32 — Art 32 — Ambedkar's 'heart and soul' of Constitution.

Answer

Art 226

Answer

Art 136

Answer

Art 143

Question 4

North-South corridor connects:

Accepted Answer

Srinagar-Kanyakumari — Srinagar to Kanyakumari.

Answer

Porbandar-Silchar

Answer

Delhi-Mumbai

Answer

Kolkata-Bangalore

Question 5

India's largest producer of iron ore is:

Accepted Answer

Odisha — Odisha is India's largest iron ore producing state, followed by Chhattisgarh and Karnataka.

Answer

Jharkhand

Answer

Karnataka

Answer

Goa

Question 6

Paradesi Synagogue in Cochin built:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1568 — 1568 — oldest active synagogue in the Commonwealth.‌​‍

Answer

1500

Answer

1600

Answer

1650

Question 7

Which of the following is a barrier to inclusive education that the RPwD Act 2016 aims to address?

Accepted Answer

A. Lack of accessible infrastructure in schools — The RPwD Act 2016 specifically addresses the lack of accessible infrastructure in schools as a barrier to inclusive education. While options B and C are also important, they are not directly addressed as primary barriers in the Act. Option D is incorrect as it includes all options, which is not allowed in this format.

Answer

B. Insufficient funding for teacher training

Answer

C. Limited availability of learning materials in Braille

Answer

D. All of the above

Question 8

SilverLine (K-Rail):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Semi-high-speed rail project — Kasaragod-TVM semi-high-speed.‌​‍

Answer

Bullet

Answer

Metro

Answer

Monorail

Question 9

In Whittaker's five-kingdom classification, which kingdom includes unicellular eukaryotes?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Protista — Protista includes unicellular eukaryotes (protozoans, diatoms).‌​‍

Answer

Monera

Answer

Plantae

Answer

Fungi

Question 10

The alloy of copper and tin is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Bronze — Bronze = Copper + Tin. ‌​‍Brass = Copper + Zinc. Steel = Iron + Carbon. ‌​‍Solder = Lead + Tin.

Answer

Brass

Answer

Steel

Answer

Solder

HSA Mixed Practice Test #238