HSA Mixed Practice Test #492

Question 1

Ibn Battuta, who wrote Rihla describing Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq's Delhi, was a:

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Moroccan traveller (14th century) — Travelled 1333-1347 in India. Appointed Qazi of Delhi. Described postal system (dak), slave trade, markets. Sent as envoy to China.

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Portuguese

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Chinese monk

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Persian historian

Question 2

Synonym of EPHEMERAL:‌​‍

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Short-lived — Lasting short time.‌​‍

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Permanent

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Eternal

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Long

Question 3

Which of the following is a key feature introduced in the National Education Policy 2020 to promote multidisciplinary education?

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B. Establishment of 'Academic Bank of Credit' for students — The 'Academic Bank of Credit' (ABC) is a digital repository that will store academic credits earned by students, allowing flexibility in choosing courses across institutions. This promotes multidisciplinary education and mobility. The other options are incorrect as they do not reflect the policy's actual provisions.

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A. Introduction of a single national curriculum across all states

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C. Mandatory study of Sanskrit in all schools

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D. Abolition of board examinations for Grades 10 and 12

Question 4

Citric acid is abundant in:‌​‍

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Citrus fruits (lemon, orange) — Citric acid gives tart flavour to citrus fruits; also used as food additive E330.‌​‍

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Ant bites

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Vinegar

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Milk

Question 5

Indian National Congress founded:‌​‍

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1885 — 1885 by A.O. Hume, first session in Bombay.‌​‍

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1890

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1882

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1905

Question 6

Sphygmomanometer measures:‌​‍

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Blood pressure — Blood pressure.‌​‍

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Temperature

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Blood sugar

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Heart rate

Question 7

The Labrador Current is a ___ current that affects:

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

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Warm; Western Europe

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Warm; California

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Cold; Australia

Question 8

Identify the simile in: 'She is as bright as a button.'‌​‍

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as bright as a button — Simile uses 'as ... as' for explicit comparison.‌​‍

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She

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bright

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button

Question 9

Goitre results from deficiency of:

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Iodine — Thyroid gland enlarges due to insufficient T3/T4 synthesis. India's National Iodine Deficiency Programme.

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Iron

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Calcium

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Vitamin D

Question 10

The Indian National Anthem 'Jana Gana Mana' was written by:‌​‍

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Rabindranath Tagore — Rabindranath Tagore composed 'Jana Gana Mana' in Bengali. ‌​‍It was adopted as the National Anthem on 24 January 1950. Bankim Chandra wrote 'Vande Mataram' (National Song).

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Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay

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Sarojini Naidu

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Muhammad Iqbal

HSA Mixed Practice Test #492