HSA Mixed Practice Test #467

Question 1

Who founded Jatinasini Sabha?

Accepted Answer

Anandatheerthan — Anandatheerthan (Swami Anandatheertha) founded Jatinasini Sabha to fight caste system.

Answer

Chattampi Swamikal

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Pandit Karuppan

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Thycaud Ayya

Question 2

A stunted child has a height-for-age Z-score at least how many SD below median on the WHO growth chart?

Accepted Answer

2 — Stunting = height-for-age Z-score ≤ −2 SD below the WHO median.

Answer

5

Answer

3

Answer

1

Question 3

Akbar's court scholar, author of the Akbarnama, was:

Accepted Answer

Abul Fazl — Abul Fazl wrote Akbarnama and Ain-i-Akbari (detailed admin handbook).

Answer

Badauni

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Todar Mal

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Birbal

Question 4

Kerala's highest points of rainfall:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Nilambur, Idukki — High rainfall in highlands.‌​‍

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Kollam

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Thrissur

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TVM

Question 5

Kerala has experienced significant out-migration and subsequent return migration, leading to various social changes. Which of the following is a common health-related consequence observed in families due to prolonged parental migration?

Accepted Answer

D. Psychological stress, behavioral issues in children, and altered family dynamics. — Prolonged parental migration often leads to significant psychological stress, emotional neglect, and behavioral problems in children due to the absence of one or both parents. It can also disrupt traditional family structures and dynamics, contributing to overall family dysfunction. While remittances may improve financial status, they do not automatically mitigate these psychosocial challenges.

Answer

A. Improved nutritional status of children due to increased remittances.

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B. Enhanced social cohesion and reduced family conflicts.

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C. Increased incidence of non-communicable diseases among left-behind spouses.

Question 6

Poona Pact year:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1932 — 24 September 1932.‌​‍

Answer

1930

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1947

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1935

Question 7

How many states are there in India?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

28 — India has 28 states and 8 Union Territories (after J&K reorganisation in 2019).‌​‍

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26

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29

Answer

30

Question 8

Muhammad Ghori defeated Prithviraj at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Second Tarain (1192) — 1192 — led to Muslim rule in Delhi.‌​‍

Answer

Plassey

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First Tarain (1191)

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Panipat

Question 9

Energy pyramid is always:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Upright (10% law) — Pyramid of biomass can be inverted (marine). ‌​‍Pyramid of numbers can be inverted (tree with insects). Energy always upright.

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Inverted

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Flat

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Can be either

Question 10

Synonym of TENTATIVE:

Accepted Answer

Provisional — Not certain.

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Final

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Definite

Answer

Sure

HSA Mixed Practice Test #467