HSA Mixed Practice Test #498

Question 1

The movement which demanded legal marriage of all junior Namboodiri males in Kerala was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Yogakshema Movement — Yogakshema Sabha advocated reforms in Namboodiri community including marriage rights for younger sons.‌​‍

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Vaikom Satyagraha

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Khilafat Movement

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Channar Movement

Question 2

KEAM conducted by:

Accepted Answer

CEE (Commissioner for Entrance Exams) — CEE under higher education.

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KPSC

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Govt

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University

Question 3

Which state in India touches the boundaries of the largest number of other states?

Accepted Answer

Uttar Pradesh — Uttar Pradesh borders 8 states (and Nepal).

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Bihar

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Madhya Pradesh

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Karnataka

Question 4

Synonym of BRUSQUE:

Accepted Answer

Abrupt — Abrupt in manner.

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Polite

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Gentle

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Slow

Question 5

Who was the woman leader of Quit India Movement?

Accepted Answer

Aruna Asaf Ali — Aruna Asaf Ali hoisted the Indian flag at Gowalia Tank Maidan during Quit India 1942.

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Annie Besant

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Sarojini Naidu

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Madame Cama

Question 6

Which acid is present in the Soya beans?

Accepted Answer

Phytic acid — Phytic acid is abundant in soybeans.

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Malic acid

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Capric acid

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Oxalic acid

Question 7

'Lokmanya' title:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Tilak — Bal Gangadhar Tilak.‌​‍

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Jawaharlal Nehru

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Bose

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Gandhi

Question 8

Shivaji's Ashta Pradhan:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

8 ministers — Council of 8 ministers.‌​‍

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10 ministers

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4 ministers

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6 ministers

Question 9

Beta-lactam antibiotics exert their bactericidal effect by inhibiting which bacterial enzyme?

Accepted Answer

C. Peptidoglycan transpeptidase (Penicillin-binding protein) — Beta-lactam antibiotics, such as penicillins and cephalosporins, inhibit peptidoglycan transpeptidase, also known as penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs), which are crucial for bacterial cell wall synthesis. DNA gyrase is targeted by fluoroquinolones, dihydrofolate reductase by trimethoprim, and the 50S ribosomal subunit by macrolides and chloramphenicol.

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A. DNA gyrase

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B. Dihydrofolate reductase

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D. Ribosomal 50S subunit

Question 10

In medicine, ultrasound is used for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Imaging internal organs (e.g., prenatal scans) — Diagnostic ultrasound images soft tissues non-invasively.‌​‍

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Cardiac pacing

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Making X-rays

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Treating cancer

HSA Mixed Practice Test #498