HSA Mixed Practice Test #465

Question 1

The capital Gangaikonda Cholapuram was established by:

Accepted Answer

Rajendra Chola I — Rajendra I shifted the Chola capital from Thanjavur to Gangaikonda Cholapuram after his Ganga expedition.

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Rajaraja Chola I

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Kulothunga Chola

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Vijayalaya Chola

Question 2

International Court of Justice (ICJ) is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Principal judicial organ of UN, in The Hague — ICJ (World Court) founded 1945. ‌​‍15 judges elected by UNGA + UNSC for 9 years. India's Dalveer Bhandari currently (2024) on ICJ.

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Private court

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Private dispute resolution

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US court

Question 3

Isoneph lines show:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Cloud cover distribution — Isonephs connect points with equal mean cloud-cover.‌​‍

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Equal temperature

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Equal humidity

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Equal rainfall

Question 4

Antarctic Circle — land:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Only Antarctica — Only Antarctica touches it.‌​‍

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Only ocean

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Several countries

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Chile tip

Question 5

Chloroplasts contain:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Chlorophyll, thylakoids, stroma, own DNA — Site of photosynthesis. ‌​‍Grana (stacks of thylakoids). Endosymbiotic origin from cyanobacteria.

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Only starch

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Only water

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Only chlorophyll

Question 6

The longest peninsular river of India is:

Accepted Answer

Godavari — Godavari (~1,465 km) is the longest peninsular river; called 'Dakshin Ganga'.

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Kaveri

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Narmada

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Krishna

Question 7

CFL stands for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Compact Fluorescent Lamp — CFL = Compact Fluorescent Lamp. ‌​‍More energy-efficient than incandescent bulbs but being replaced by LEDs.

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Carbon Fluoride Lamp

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Central Fluorescent Light

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Compact Flash Light

Question 8

Which of the following drug classes primarily works by blocking the H2 receptors on gastric parietal cells, thereby reducing gastric acid secretion?

Accepted Answer

C. H2 Receptor Antagonists — H2 Receptor Antagonists (e.g., Ranitidine, Famotidine) specifically block histamine-2 receptors on the parietal cells, which reduces acid production. Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) work by irreversibly blocking the H+/K+ ATPase pump. Antacids neutralize existing stomach acid, and Prostaglandin Analogs (e.g., Misoprostol) enhance mucosal protection and inhibit acid secretion through a different mechanism.

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A. Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)

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B. Antacids

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D. Prostaglandin Analogs

Question 9

A 15-year-old student consistently questions societal norms, debates ethical dilemmas, and enjoys discussing philosophical concepts. This behavior is most indicative of which cognitive development stage according to Piaget?

Accepted Answer

D. Formal operational stage — The formal operational stage, typically beginning around age 11-12 and continuing into adulthood, is characterized by the development of abstract thinking, hypothetical-deductive reasoning, and the ability to consider multiple perspectives and complex ethical issues. The behaviors described (questioning norms, debating ethics, philosophical discussions) are hallmarks of this stage.

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A. Sensorimotor stage

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B. Preoperational stage

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C. Concrete operational stage

Question 10

Name the plan to link rivers through a network of reservoirs and canals across India:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Interlinking of Rivers Project — National River Linking Project (NRLP) connects Himalayan and peninsular rivers.‌​‍

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Flood Forecasting Plan

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Sustainable Drainage Plan

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National Conservation Plan

HSA Mixed Practice Test #465