HSA Mixed Practice Test #306

Question 1

Which agency is primarily responsible for the conduct of Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

A. Kerala State Council of Educational Research and Training (KSCERT) — KSCERT conducts the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) in Kerala as per the mandate of the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE). The Department of General Education is the administrative authority, while KPSC conducts recruitment exams. NCERT is a national-level body and not involved in state-level TET.

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B. Department of General Education, Government of Kerala

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C. Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC)

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D. National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)

Question 2

World's largest bird statue is built in Jatayu Nature Park. In which place of Kerala?

Accepted Answer

Chadayamangalam — Jatayu Earth's Center at Chadayamangalam, Kollam — features world's largest bird sculpture.

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Chennamangalam

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Kothamangalam

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Kaipamangalam

Question 3

Focal length of a spherical mirror is related to radius of curvature R as:

Accepted Answer

f = R/2 — For concave/convex mirrors, focal length is half the radius of curvature.

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f = R

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f = 2R

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f = R²

Question 4

Which of the following drugs is most likely to cause a disulfiram-like reaction when consumed with alcohol?

Accepted Answer

A. Metronidazole — Metronidazole can cause a disulfiram-like reaction when taken with alcohol, leading to symptoms like nausea, vomiting, and flushing. Amoxicillin, paracetamol, and ibuprofen do not typically cause this reaction.

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B. Amoxicillin

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C. Paracetamol

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D. Ibuprofen

Question 5

Synonym of SANCTION:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Approve — Give official permission.‌​‍

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Forbid

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Deny

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Reject

Question 6

Shastri died at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Tashkent — Tashkent, 11 Jan 1966.‌​‍

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Lahore

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Delhi

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Moscow

Question 7

Chronic exposure to which heavy metal can lead to 'Minamata disease,' characterized by severe neurological damage?

Accepted Answer

D. Mercury — Minamata disease is a neurological syndrome caused by severe mercury poisoning, particularly methylmercury, often ingested through contaminated seafood. Lead poisoning (plumbism) causes CNS, GI, and hematological issues. Arsenic affects multiple organ systems, and cadmium toxicity can lead to 'Itai-Itai disease' affecting bones and kidneys.

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A. Lead

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B. Arsenic

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C. Cadmium

Question 8

Indian Independence Act passed:‌​‍

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18 July 1947 — Indian Independence Act passed by British Parliament on 18 July 1947.‌​‍

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26 Jan 1950

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15 Aug 1947

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3 June 1947

Question 9

The antonym of 'ANCIENT' is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Modern — Ancient = very old. Modern = present-day, contemporary.‌​‍

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Old

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Historic

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Classic

Question 10

Father of Malayalam literature:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ezhuthachan — Thunchaththu Ezhuthachan.‌​‍

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Cherusseri

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Poonthanam

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Melpathur

HSA Mixed Practice Test #306