HSA Mixed Practice Test #481

Question 1

Leader of RS (1st):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Jawaharlal Nehru — Jawaharlal Nehru.‌​‍

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Maulana Azad

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N. Gopalaswami Ayyangar

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Patel

Question 2

Bal Gangadhar Tilak, who declared 'Swaraj is my birthright', was known as:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Lokmanya — Bal Gangadhar Tilak was honoured as 'Lokmanya' (accepted by the people).‌​‍

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Mahatma

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Sardar

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Lion of Punjab

Question 3

Chattambi Swamikal's most influential social reform work was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kristhumatha Chhedanam — Chattambi Swamikal authored 'Kristumatha Chhedanam' and 'Prachina Malayalam', asserting indigenous/Dravidian roots.‌​‍

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Arivippadu

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Adveithachinthapaddhathi

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Dharmacharitham

Question 4

Second longest:‌​‍

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Bharathapuzha — Bharathapuzha (209 km), also called Nila.‌​‍

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Pamba

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Chaliyar

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Kabini

Question 5

The Labrador Current is a ___ current that affects:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Cold; Northeastern Canada — Labrador Current brings cold Arctic water south along Canada's eastern coast.‌​‍

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Warm; California

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Cold; Australia

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Warm; Western Europe

Question 6

Which of the following is a major Phase II metabolic reaction where a highly polar endogenous molecule is attached to a drug or its Phase I metabolite, primarily to increase water solubility and facilitate its excretion?

Accepted Answer

D. Glucuronidation — Glucuronidation is a prominent Phase II conjugation reaction where glucuronic acid is attached to a drug, significantly increasing its polarity and molecular weight, thus facilitating its excretion, primarily via the kidneys. Oxidation, reduction, and hydrolysis are typically Phase I reactions that introduce or expose polar functional groups.

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A. Oxidation

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B. Reduction

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C. Hydrolysis

Question 7

Which type of soil in Kerala is predominantly found in the midland regions and is highly suitable for the cultivation of cashew and rubber?

Accepted Answer

A. Laterite soil — Laterite soil, formed due to intense weathering and leaching, is predominantly found in the midland regions of Kerala. It is acidic, well-drained, and rich in iron and aluminum oxides, making it highly suitable for crops like cashew and rubber. Alluvial soil is found in lowlands, black soil is not typically found in Kerala, and red loam soil is less common in midland regions.

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B. Alluvial soil

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C. Black soil

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D. Red loam soil

Question 8

Which waterfall in Kerala is also called the 'Niagara of India'?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Athirappilly Falls — Athirappilly Falls in Thrissur district is sometimes referred to as the Niagara of India due to its wide drop.‌​‍

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Thusharagiri Falls

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Meenmutty Falls

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Vazhachal Falls

Question 9

Fill the comparative: 'Have you heard the ___ news?'

Accepted Answer

latest — Superlative 'latest' refers to most recent news.

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late

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later

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lated

Question 10

If an object returns to its starting point, its displacement is:

Accepted Answer

Zero — Displacement = change in position; if back to start, net displacement = 0.

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Maximum

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Equal to distance

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Infinity

HSA Mixed Practice Test #481