HSA Mixed Practice Test #430

Question 1

Hyderabad integrated by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Operation Polo (1948) — Police action 'Operation Polo', Sept 1948.‌​‍

Answer

Negotiation

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Military handover

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Referendum

Question 2

The 'Gunotsavam' program, periodically conducted in Kerala government and aided schools, primarily aims to achieve which of the following objectives?

Accepted Answer

B. To evaluate the learning outcomes of students and the overall quality of teaching-learning processes and school performance. — Gunotsavam is a comprehensive quality assessment program designed to evaluate the academic performance of students and the effectiveness of the teaching-learning process in schools. It identifies strengths and weaknesses, leading to targeted interventions for overall improvement in educational quality, which aligns with RTE's focus on quality education. Options A, C, and D describe related but not primary objectives of Gunotsavam.

Answer

A. To assess the financial management and infrastructure development of schools across the state.

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C. To facilitate the election and training of School Management Committee (SMC) members and parent representatives.

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D. To provide professional development training exclusively for headmasters on administrative procedures.

Question 3

Synonym of PRETENTIOUS:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Pompous — Showy.‌​‍

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Simple

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Plain

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Modest

Question 4

Deepest port:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vizag — Visakhapatnam (natural harbour).‌​‍

Answer

Mumbai

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Chennai

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JNPT

Question 5

Article 32 of the Indian Constitution deals with:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Right to Constitutional Remedies — Article 32 provides the right to approach the Supreme Court for enforcement of Fundamental Rights. ‌​‍Ambedkar called it the 'heart and soul' of the Constitution.

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Right to Equality

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Right to Freedom

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Right against Exploitation

Question 6

Methotrexate, an antimetabolite used in chemotherapy, exerts its cytotoxic effect by inhibiting which key enzyme involved in folate metabolism and DNA synthesis?

Accepted Answer

B. Dihydrofolate reductase (DHFR) — Methotrexate is a folic acid analog that competitively inhibits dihydrofolate reductase (DHFR). DHFR is essential for converting dihydrofolate to tetrahydrofolate, a cofactor required for the synthesis of purine nucleotides and thymidylate, which are precursors for DNA synthesis. By inhibiting DHFR, methotrexate blocks DNA replication and cell division.

Answer

A. Thymidylate synthase

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C. DNA gyrase

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D. Ribonucleotide reductase

Question 7

When was the last Census conducted in India?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2011 — The 15th Census of India was held in 2011; the 2021 Census was postponed.‌​‍

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2010

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2001

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2021

Question 8

Anti-incumbency broken in Kerala:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2021 LDF — 2021 — LDF broke alternating.‌​‍

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1957

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1977

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Never

Question 9

Residuary powers lie with:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Centre (Parliament) — Article 248 — residuary powers with Parliament (Centre).‌​‍

Answer

Both

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State

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President

Question 10

Which of the following is the primary mineral responsible for the red colour of laterite soil found in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

A. Iron oxide — Laterite soil derives its characteristic red colour from the high concentration of iron oxide (Fe2O3), which is a result of intense weathering and leaching in tropical climates. Aluminium oxide is present but does not impart the red colour; calcium carbonate and potassium feldspar are not primary contributors to this soil type.

Answer

B. Aluminium oxide

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C. Calcium carbonate

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D. Potassium feldspar

HSA Mixed Practice Test #430