HSA Mixed Practice Test #295

Question 1

Travancore Devaswom Board:

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Oversees temples — Manages 1200+ temples.

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Small

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Political

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Judicial

Question 2

The District Planning Committee (DPC) is a crucial institution in Kerala's decentralized planning framework. Regarding its composition and powers, which of the following statements is accurate?

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B. Four-fifths of the DPC members are elected by and from amongst the elected members of the District Panchayat and the Municipalities in the district. — As per Article 243ZD(2) of the Constitution and Section 217(2) of the Kerala Panchayati Raj Act, 1994, four-fifths of the DPC members are elected by and from amongst the elected members of the District Panchayat and the Municipalities in the district, ensuring democratic representation in planning. The DPC is chaired by an elected member (usually the District Panchayat President), not the District Collector (A is wrong). Its function is to consolidate and prepare the draft district plan, not to directly approve and fund all projects (C is wrong). While MPs and MLAs may be permanent invitees, t

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A. The DPC is chaired by the District Collector, who acts as the primary executive authority for plan implementation.

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C. The primary function of the DPC is to directly approve and fund all projects proposed by Grama Panchayats and Block Panchayats.

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D. Members of Parliament and State Legislative Assembly representing the district are compulsory voting members of the DPC.

Question 3

A Grama Panchayat in Kerala identifies a critical need for a new water supply scheme to address a severe shortage in a specific ward. Which of the following best describes the initial and most crucial step in integrating this project into the local development plan, ensuring community participation and formal recommendation?

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B. The Ward Sabha and subsequently the Grama Sabha convene to discuss the proposal, prioritize it based on local needs, and recommend its inclusion in the Grama Panchayat's annual plan. — The Grama Sabha, preceded by Ward Sabhas, is the foundation of decentralized planning in Kerala. It is mandated to discuss local development needs, prioritize projects, and recommend their inclusion in the Grama Panchayat's annual plan, ensuring direct community participation and ownership from the initial stage. Other options either bypass this crucial democratic step or represent later stages in the planning and approval process.

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A. The Grama Panchayat Secretary prepares a detailed project report and submits it directly to the Block Panchayat for preliminary approval and funding assessment.

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C. The President of the Grama Panchayat, in consultation with the Standing Committee for Development, directly approves the project as an urgent matter and initiates a tender process.

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D. The District Planning Committee reviews the overall developmental needs of the district and allocates funds for such projects based on a general request from the Panchayat.

Question 4

Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College became:

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AMU — Became Aligarh Muslim University (1920).

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JMI

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Jamia

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Osmania

Question 5

The Silent Valley National Park is in:‌​‍

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Palakkad — Silent Valley NP lies in the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve in Palakkad district, Kerala.‌​‍

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Ernakulam

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Idukki

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Wayanad

Question 6

NEP 2020 approved by:

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Cabinet — Union Cabinet (29 July 2020).

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Parliament

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President

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PM

Question 7

Kudumbasree was introduced by the Government of:‌​‍

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Kerala — Kerala State Poverty Eradication Mission, Kudumbasree, launched 1998.‌​‍

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Andhra Pradesh

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India

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Tamil Nadu

Question 8

Medulla oblongata controls:‌​‍

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Involuntary actions (breathing, heartbeat) — Brain stem. Vital functions.‌​‍

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Thinking

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Vision

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Balance

Question 9

Which of the following functional groups is primarily responsible for the anti-inflammatory activity of aspirin?

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D. Acetyl group (-OCOCH3) — The acetyl group present in aspirin undergoes hydrolysis to release salicylic acid, which inhibits cyclooxygenase (COX) enzymes, reducing prostaglandin synthesis and inflammation. While the aromatic ring and carboxylic acid contribute to solubility and absorption, the acetyl group is crucial for its pharmacological action.

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A. Carboxylic acid (-COOH)

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B. Ester (-COOR)

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C. Aromatic benzene ring

Question 10

Article 370 (special status to J&K) was effectively abrogated via:‌​‍

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Presidential Order + J&K Reorganisation Act 2019 — On 5 August 2019, President issued order under Article 370(3), and Parliament passed J&K Reorganisation Act splitting it into two UTs: J&K and Ladakh.‌​‍

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Kesavananda Bharati judgment

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105th Amendment

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103rd Amendment

HSA Mixed Practice Test #295