HSA Mixed Practice Test #474

Question 1

The process by which a solid directly changes to gas without passing through liquid is called:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sublimation — Camphor, naphthalene, iodine, dry ice sublime at room conditions.‌​‍

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Evaporation

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Condensation

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Deposition

Question 2

Business Advisory Committee:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

LS + RS separate — Each House has its own BAC.‌​‍

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Only RS

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Only LS

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Joint

Question 3

Yamuna length:

Accepted Answer

1,376 km — 1,376 km.

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2,000 km

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900 km

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1,800 km

Question 4

The Right to Education Act, 2009, emphasizes the role of local authorities in ensuring its effective implementation. In Kerala, considering its decentralized governance structure, what is a primary responsibility of a Ward Member or Councillor in a local self-government institution regarding the RTE Act?

Accepted Answer

B. To identify out-of-school children in their ward and ensure their enrollment and continuous attendance in elementary education. — Option B accurately reflects a primary responsibility of local elected representatives like Ward Members or Councillors under the RTE Act, which includes identifying out-of-school children and ensuring their enrollment and continuous attendance. This is vital for achieving universal elementary education. Option A is the role of academic bodies and teachers, not a ward member. Option C is a function of the state education department and local bodies as a whole, not an individual ward member, and direct allocation of funds for recruitment is not their primary role. Option D is a specialized peda

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A. To conduct regular academic assessments of students to evaluate teacher performance and curriculum effectiveness.

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C. To directly allocate and manage state funds for the recruitment of additional teachers in local government schools.

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D. To formulate and implement specialized educational programs for gifted children within their ward, independent of state guidelines.

Question 5

Menopause refers to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Permanent cessation of menstruation (typically age 45-55) — Menopause marks end of reproductive phase in women; ovaries stop releasing eggs.‌​‍

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Infection

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Fertilisation

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Start of menstruation

Question 6

Zaid crops:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Short summer crops — Cucumber, watermelon, fodder.‌​‍

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Monsoon

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Annual

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Winter

Question 7

Thalassemia is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Inherited blood disorder — Abnormal haemoglobin production.‌​‍

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Lung disease

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Blood sugar disorder

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Kidney disease

Question 8

In a Kerala village, the local self-government (Gram Panchayat) has decided to implement a community health program focusing on elderly care. Which social group is MOST likely to benefit from this initiative?

Accepted Answer

C. Senior citizens above 60 years — Elderly care programs specifically target senior citizens above 60 years, addressing their unique health and social needs. The other options (A, B, D) represent different demographic groups with distinct health priorities.

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A. School-going children

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B. Pregnant women

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D. Adolescent boys

Question 9

Humayun lost his empire to and later recovered it from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sher Shah Suri — Sher Shah defeated Humayun (1540); Humayun returned from Persia and regained Delhi in 1555.‌​‍

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Bahadur Shah

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Babur

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Akbar

Question 10

The wavelength of visible light lies roughly between:

Accepted Answer

400–700 nm — Visible light spans violet (~400 nm) to red (~700 nm).

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100–200 nm

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1000–2000 nm

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3 m

HSA Mixed Practice Test #474