HSA Mixed Practice Test #379

Question 1

A patient is experiencing severe muscle weakness due to a mitochondrial disorder affecting energy production. Which molecule, directly produced by cellular respiration, is the primary immediate source of energy for muscle contraction and other cellular activities?

Accepted Answer

C. Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) — ATP is the universal energy currency of the cell, directly powering most cellular processes including muscle contraction. Glucose is the primary fuel source, which is broken down to produce ATP. Pyruvate is an intermediate in glucose metabolism, and lactic acid is a byproduct of anaerobic glycolysis, not a direct energy source.

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A. Glucose

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B. Pyruvate

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D. Lactic Acid

Question 2

The ruler proclaimed as emperor of India during the 1857 revolt was:

Accepted Answer

Bahadur Shah II (Zafar) — Last Mughal emperor. After fall of Delhi (Sept 1857), tried and exiled to Rangoon where he died 1862. His sons executed by William Hodson.

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Nana Sahib

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Tatya Tope

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Rani Lakshmibai

Question 3

Synonym of METICULOUS:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Very careful — Meticulous = paying attention to detail.‌​‍

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Lazy

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Careless

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Quick

Question 4

Ayyankali's 'Villuvandi Samaram' (bullock-cart protest) in 1893 was aimed at establishing:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Right to travel on public roads for Dalits — Ayyankali rode a bullock cart on roads forbidden to Pulayas, asserting their right to use public roads.‌​‍

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Temple entry

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Voting rights

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Right to education

Question 5

Propan-2-ol has the structure:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

CH₃CHOHCH₃ — Propan-2-ol (isopropanol): OH on middle carbon — secondary alcohol.‌​‍

Answer

CH₃OCH₂CH₃

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CH₃CH₂CH₂OH

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CH₃CH₂CHO

Question 6

Pondicherry was transferred from French to Indian rule in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1947 — Pondicherry transferred de facto on 1 November 1954; ratified by France in 1962.‌​‍

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1954

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1962

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1971

Question 7

Kerala High Court established:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1958 — Kerala HC established 1958.‌​‍

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1960

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1956

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1947

Question 8

Art 50 deals with:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Separation of judiciary from executive — Separation of judiciary from executive.‌​‍

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Panchayats

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Cottage industries

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UCC

Question 9

Main occupation in IVC:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Agriculture and trade — Agriculture, trade, craft.‌​‍

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Warfare

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Mining

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Hunting

Question 10

Mullaperiyar height:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

53.66m — ~53.66 m.‌​‍

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30m

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70m

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100m

HSA Mixed Practice Test #379