HSA Mixed Practice Test #303

Question 1

Bowen's Reaction Series describes:

Accepted Answer

Order of mineral crystallisation from magma — Discontinuous (olivine → pyroxene → amphibole → biotite) and continuous (Ca-plagioclase → Na-plagioclase) branches. Norman L. Bowen.

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Volcanic eruption

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Tectonics

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Weathering

Question 2

The main nitrogenous waste in human urine is:

Accepted Answer

Urea — Humans are ureotelic — urea is main N waste; ammonia would be toxic.

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Ammonia

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Uric acid

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Creatinine

Question 3

The most abundant gas in Earth's atmosphere is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Nitrogen — Nitrogen ~78%, Oxygen ~21% in dry atmosphere.‌​‍

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Carbon dioxide

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Argon

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Oxygen

Question 4

Which of the following is a key feature of Kerala's model of development?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Social development (health, education) with moderate income — 'Kerala model' — high HDI, literacy, life expectancy despite modest per-capita income. ‌​‍Land reform, public health.

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Only IT

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Heavy industrialisation

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Mining

Question 5

CA advocate on Fundamental Rights committee chair:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Patel — Sardar Patel chaired FR committee.‌​‍

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Rajendra Prasad

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Ambedkar

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Jawaharlal Nehru

Question 6

Anamudi, the highest peak in peninsular India, is located in:

Accepted Answer

Anaimalai hills (Kerala) — Anamudi (2,695 m) in the Anaimalai hills of Kerala is the tallest peak south of the Himalayas.

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Nilgiris

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Cardamom Hills

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Western Ghats of Karnataka

Question 7

Largest circulation Malayalam daily:

Accepted Answer

Malayala Manorama — Malayala Manorama.

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Mathrubhumi

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Deshabhimani

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Madhyamam

Question 8

Law of Independent Assortment is verified by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Dihybrid cross (9:3:3:1 in F2) — Only true for unlinked genes (on different chromosomes, or far apart). ‌​‍Linked genes violate this.

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Monohybrid

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Test cross

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Only monogenic

Question 9

The 'Connect to Work' scheme in Kerala provides a monthly stipend of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rs 1,000 — Rs 1,000/month to job-seekers aged 18-35. ‌​‍Over 75,376 beneficiaries covered so far.

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Rs 500

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Rs 1,500

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Rs 2,000

Question 10

One word: Exaggeration for effect:

Accepted Answer

Hyperbole — Hyperbole.

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Alliteration

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Simile

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Irony

HSA Mixed Practice Test #303