HSA Mixed Practice Test #512

Question 1

St Francis Church Kochi:‌​‍

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Oldest European church India — 1503 — first European church.‌​‍

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Modern

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Private

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Ruins

Question 2

Independence Day (old) was observed on:‌​‍

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26 January — 26 January first observed in 1930 as Purna Swaraj Day.‌​‍

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2 October

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14 August

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15 August

Question 3

Synonym of FELICITOUS:

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Apt — Well-chosen; apt.

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Unlucky

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Clumsy

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Wrong

Question 4

Density of water:‌​‍

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1 g/cm³ — 1 g/cm³ or 1000 kg/m³ at 4°C.‌​‍

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100 g/cm³

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10 g/cm³

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0.1 g/cm³

Question 5

'The manager is dragging his feet in this case' means:‌​‍

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Acting slowly because he doesn't want to do it — Idiom 'dragging one's feet' = acting reluctantly / delaying intentionally.‌​‍

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Finding fault with someone

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Trying to find a solution

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Unnecessarily involving himself

Question 6

Ovum produced in:‌​‍

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Ovary — Ovarian follicles.‌​‍

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Uterus

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Fallopian tube

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Vagina

Question 7

Ayyankali, a pivotal figure in Kerala's social reform movements, adopted a distinctive approach of direct assertion of rights and public confrontation to challenge caste oppression, particularly for the Pulaya community. Which of the following actions most accurately represents this strategy?

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B. Organizing the historic 'Kallumala Samaram' (Necklace Protest) where Pulaya women publicly discarded their stone necklaces, symbolizing a rejection of caste markers and assertion of human dignity. — The 'Kallumala Samaram' (Necklace Protest) is a prime example of Ayyankali's strategy of direct public confrontation and assertion of rights. By publicly discarding stone necklaces, which were forced caste markers, Pulaya women directly challenged oppressive traditions and asserted their human dignity. While Ayyankali did work for education and rights, options A, C, and D do not accurately reflect his characteristic method of direct, often symbolic, public defiance against caste oppression.

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A. Establishing a network of traditional schools (gurukulams) to impart Sanskrit education exclusively to lower caste children.

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C. Petitioning the British Resident for increased representation of marginalized communities in legislative councils through constitutional means.

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D. Promoting inter-religious marriages and conversions to break down caste barriers, emphasizing spiritual unity over social divisions.

Question 8

Sweat glands function:

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Thermoregulation — Cool body via evaporation.

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Nutrition

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Immunity

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Smell only

Question 9

Antonym of AFFLUENT:

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Impoverished — Affluent = wealthy. Antonym = impoverished.

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Rich

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Abundant

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Prosperous

Question 10

The 10% Law in ecology states that:‌​‍

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10% of energy transfers between trophic levels — Lindeman's 10% Law states that only about 10% of energy is transferred from one trophic level to the next in a food chain.‌​‍

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10% of species are endangered

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10% of forests are protected

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10% of oceans are polluted

HSA Mixed Practice Test #512