HSA Mixed Practice Test #266

Question 1

The Gulf of Mannar, known for pearl fisheries, lies between:

Accepted Answer

India and Sri Lanka — The Gulf of Mannar separates southeastern India from northwestern Sri Lanka.

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India and Myanmar

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India and Maldives

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India and Bangladesh

Question 2

Antonym of DEEP:

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Shallow — Deep ↔ shallow.

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Low

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High

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Bottom

Question 3

As per the recent Kerala Public Health Policy 2023, which of the following is a KEY focus area for reducing non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in the state?

Accepted Answer

B. Expansion of screening and early detection programmes for diabetes, hypertension, and cancer — The Kerala Public Health Policy 2023 emphasizes expansion of screening and early detection programmes for NCDs like diabetes, hypertension, and cancer as a key strategy. While yoga promotion (A) and lifestyle interventions (C, D) are part of broader health policies, the primary focus for NCD reduction is systematic screening and early detection, aligning with WHO and national guidelines.

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A. Mandatory yoga classes in all schools and colleges

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C. Complete ban on the sale of processed foods high in sugar and salt in urban areas

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D. Provision of free gym memberships to all citizens above 30 years

Question 4

Qutb Minar was started by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Qutbuddin Aibak — Qutbuddin Aibak started Qutb Minar. It was completed by Iltutmish.‌​‍

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Iltutmish

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Alauddin Khilji

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Firoz Shah Tughlaq

Question 5

Fill in the blank: 'Kerala is famous ___ its backwaters.'

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for — 'Famous for' — preposition of reason/cause.

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in

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of

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with

Question 6

Southernmost point:‌​‍

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Indira Point — Indira Point (Great Nicobar).‌​‍

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Kanyakumari

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Rameswaram

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Dhanushkodi

Question 7

Kannur district:

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1957 — 1957.

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1956

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1970

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1980

Question 8

Kerala's Gini coefficient relative to India:

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Lower inequality — Lower income inequality.

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Higher

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Same

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Unknown

Question 9

Velu Thampi Dalawa revolted:

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1809 — 1808-09 against British.

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1947

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1857

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1891

Question 10

Teak and Sal are found in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Tropical Deciduous forests — Teak and Sal are in Tropical Deciduous (Monsoon) forests — most widespread in India.‌​‍

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Tropical Evergreen forests

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Desert forests

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Mangrove forests

HSA Mixed Practice Test #266