HSA Mixed Practice Test #290

Question 1

The idiom 'a piece of cake' means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Something very easy — 'Piece of cake' = very easy task.‌​‍

Answer

A small portion of food

Answer

A dessert served at parties

Answer

Something very difficult

Question 2

Kettu Kazcha (Kuthirakettu), a temple festivity in Kollam and Alappuzha districts, is related to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Buddhism — Kettu Kazcha's towering chariots evolved from ancient Buddhist processional traditions in Kerala.‌​‍

Answer

Both Buddhism and Jainism

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Hinduism

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Jainism

Question 3

Hypothalamus:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Homeostasis, hormones — Links nervous + endocrine systems.‌​‍

Answer

Respiration

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Vision

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Digestion

Question 4

Telangana state was formed in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2014 — Telangana carved out of Andhra Pradesh on 2 June 2014 — India's 29th state then.‌​‍

Answer

2010

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2019

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2000

Question 5

Kasaragod taluk was added to Kerala in 1956 from:

Accepted Answer

South Karnataka — Kasaragod was part of South Karnataka before being added to Kerala on state formation.

Answer

Coorg

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South Canara

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Madras Presidency

Question 6

Synonym of JADED:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Weary — Tired or bored.‌​‍

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Eager

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Fresh

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Excited

Question 7

Sanchi Stupa built by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ashoka — Ashoka — in Madhya Pradesh.‌​‍

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Kanishka

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Chandragupta

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Harsha

Question 8

Presiding officer of Rajya Sabha:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vice President — VP is ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha.‌​‍

Answer

President

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Speaker

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PM

Question 9

The Union Government aims to promote a specific national health initiative (e.g., universal vaccination program) which falls primarily under the State List. To ensure its effective implementation across all states, including those with limited financial capacity or differing priorities, the Centre seeks to provide financial assistance linked with performance metrics. Which of the following constitutional provisions would be the most appropriate mechanism for the Union to disburse such funds and issue accompanying directions?

Accepted Answer

B. Article 282 (Discretionary grants by the Union or States). — Article 282 provides for discretionary grants by the Union to States for any public purpose, allowing the Union to attach specific conditions and performance metrics for the utilization of funds. This makes it the most suitable mechanism for funding specific national initiatives under the State List while ensuring accountability and adherence to central guidelines. Article 275 grants are primarily statutory, recommended by the Finance Commission, and less flexible for conditional, scheme-specific funding. Article 293 relates to borrowing powers of states, and Article 256 deals with administrat

Answer

A. Article 275 (Grants from the Union to certain States).

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C. Article 293 (Borrowing by States).

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D. Article 256 (Obligation of States and the Union).

Question 10

Jalanidhi programme:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rural water supply — World Bank funded — Rural water scheme.‌​‍

Answer

Healthcare

Answer

Housing

Answer

Electricity

HSA Mixed Practice Test #290