HSA Mixed Practice Test #369

Question 1

Consider a hypothetical scenario where the Union government proposes an amendment to a provision relating to the election of the President of India. Which of the following procedures would be essential for such an amendment to be validly passed?

Accepted Answer

C. A special majority in both Houses of Parliament, followed by ratification by not less than one-half of the state legislatures, and Presidential assent. — Amendments to provisions concerning the election of the President (Articles 54, 55) fall under the category of amendments that affect the federal structure of the Constitution. Such amendments require not only a special majority in both Houses of Parliament but also ratification by the legislatures of at least half of the states. Only after this, it receives Presidential assent to become law.

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A. A simple majority in both Houses of Parliament and Presidential assent.

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B. A special majority (two-thirds of members present and voting, and majority of total membership) in both Houses of Parliament, followed by Presidential assent.

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D. A special majority in the Lok Sabha only, followed by ratification by all state legislatures, and Presidential assent.

Question 2

Synonym of GRANDIOSE:

Accepted Answer

Pompous — Grand in scale.

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Modest

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Simple

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Small

Question 3

Integration of states handled by:

Accepted Answer

Patel — Sardar Patel and V.P. Menon integrated 560+ princely states.

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Nehru

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Rajaji

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Ambedkar

Question 4

A young child is diagnosed with Kwashiorkor, a form of severe protein malnutrition. This condition primarily arises due to a deficiency of which type of amino acids in the diet?

Accepted Answer

B. Essential amino acids — Essential amino acids cannot be synthesized by the human body and must be obtained from the diet. Kwashiorkor is characterized by a severe protein deficiency, often due to a lack of dietary intake of these crucial essential amino acids, leading to symptoms like edema and muscle wasting. Non-essential amino acids can be synthesized, and conditionally essential ones are only essential under specific conditions.

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A. Non-essential amino acids

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C. Conditionally essential amino acids

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D. Branched-chain amino acids

Question 5

One who knows many languages:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Polyglot — Polyglot.‌​‍

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Linguist

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Translator

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Interpreter

Question 6

Who is also known as Muthukutty Swami?

Accepted Answer

Vaikunda Swami — Ayya Vaikundar's birth name was Muthukutty.

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Chattampi Swami

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Narayana Guru Swami

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Vagbhatananda Swami

Question 7

Malabar Manual by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

William Logan — William Logan (1887).‌​‍

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Ezhuthachan

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Hermann Gundert

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Gama

Question 8

A rapidly urbanizing coastal district in Kerala is grappling with escalating water pollution, primarily from inadequately treated municipal wastewater and non-point sources like agricultural runoff and plastic litter. Which of the following integrated strategies would be most effective and sustainable for long-term water quality improvement?

Accepted Answer

C. Developing a decentralized wastewater treatment network, promoting sustainable agricultural practices, establishing comprehensive solid waste management with emphasis on plastic recycling, and fostering community participation in water body protection. — Option C represents the most effective and sustainable integrated strategy. It addresses both point (wastewater) and non-point (agricultural runoff, plastic litter) sources through a multi-faceted approach including decentralized treatment, source reduction, proper waste management, and community engagement. Options A and B are insufficient as they focus on only one or two aspects, neglecting a holistic approach. Option D is an unsustainable approach that merely displaces pollution and can harm marine ecosystems, rather than resolving the core issues.

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A. Solely focusing on upgrading all existing Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) to tertiary treatment levels and increasing their capacity.

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B. Implementing a stringent ban on single-use plastics across the district and imposing heavy penalties for any discharge of untreated wastewater.

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D. Constructing long ocean outfalls to discharge all treated and partially treated wastewater far into the deep sea, coupled with periodic coastal clean-up drives.

Question 9

First woman PM of India:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Indira Gandhi — Indira Gandhi (1966-77, 1980-84).‌​‍

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Sarojini

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Pratibha

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Sonia

Question 10

The Qutub Minar in Delhi was started by Qutbuddin Aibak and completed by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Iltutmish — Iltutmish completed the Qutub Minar started by his father-in-law Qutbuddin Aibak.‌​‍

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Alauddin Khalji

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Muhammad bin Tughlaq

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Balban

HSA Mixed Practice Test #369