HSA Mixed Practice Test #533

Question 1

Transgenic organism:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Has foreign gene — GMO with introduced gene.‌​‍

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Mutant

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Cloned

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Sterile

Question 2

Which statement correctly distinguishes between a phrase and a clause?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Phrase has no verb; clause has subject and verb — Main clause stands alone; subordinate doesn't. ‌​‍Phrase types: noun, adjective, adverb, prepositional, participial.

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Both must have verb

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Only clause

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Same

Question 3

Article 370 was abrogated in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2019 — 5 August 2019.‌​‍

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2017

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2018

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2020

Question 4

The merger of Travancore and Cochin in 1949, forming the United State of Travancore and Cochin, was not merely an administrative consolidation but also held significant strategic importance for the nascent Indian Union. From the perspective of the central government's long-term vision for regional development and stability, which of the following best describes a key strategic advantage sought through this specific merger?

Accepted Answer

B. To forge a more economically viable and resource-rich entity by combining Travancore's agricultural and industrial base with Cochin's strategic port and trade infrastructure, thereby strengthening the southern region. — The merger aimed to create a robust economic unit in the south. By combining Travancore's fertile agricultural lands, growing industries, and revenues with Cochin's vital port and trade networks, the central government sought to establish a self-sustaining and prosperous regional entity. This consolidation was crucial for enhancing overall economic stability and facilitating planned development within the newly independent India, aligning with the broader goal of integrating viable units into the Union.

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A. To establish a preliminary framework for linguistic states, anticipating the future demands for Kerala by combining Malayalam-speaking regions.

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C. To test a novel model of integrating princely states where traditional rulers would retain substantial executive powers, thereby ensuring a smoother transition for larger states like Hyderabad and Mysore.

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D. To create a buffer state against potential maritime threats in the Arabian Sea, utilizing the combined naval resources and coastline of the two former kingdoms.

Question 5

The Pan-German Movement aimed to unite Teutonic peoples and was led by:

Accepted Answer

Germany — Germany championed Pan-Germanism, aiming to expand into Central Europe and the Balkans.

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Austria-Hungary

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Prussia

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Netherlands

Question 6

Women's reservation percentage:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

33% — 1/3 (33%) reserved in LS and State Assemblies.‌​‍

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50%

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25%

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30%

Question 7

Identify correct statements about glacial landforms: (i) Eskers are sand/gravel deposits mid ground moraines (ii) Kames are small hills of sand/gravel from meltwater (iii) Outwash plains are well-sorted (iv) Cirque is an armchair-shaped depositional landform

Accepted Answer

(i), (ii) and (iii) — Cirque is erosional, not depositional. Other three are correct.

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(i), (iii) and (iv)

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(iii) and (iv)

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All correct

Question 8

Longest-serving PM:

Accepted Answer

Nehru — Nehru — over 16 years (1947-1964).

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Indira Gandhi

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Manmohan Singh

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Modi

Question 9

Which of the following financial powers is exclusively vested in the Lok Sabha under the Constitution of India?

Accepted Answer

C. To initiate the money bill and control the purse strings of the government — The Lok Sabha has exclusive power to initiate money bills (Article 109) and control the purse strings, while the Rajya Sabha can only make recommendations. Option B is incorrect as money withdrawal beyond the Constitution’s limit requires a special majority in both houses. Option D is incorrect because the Rajya Sabha can also recommend taxes in certain cases.

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A. To decide the final estimates of revenue and expenditure presented by the government

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B. To approve the withdrawal of money from the Consolidated Fund of India beyond the amount specified in the Constitution

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D. To recommend the imposition of a tax or cess for a specific purpose

Question 10

Art 1 declares India as:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Union of States — 'Union of States'.‌​‍

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Confederation

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Federation

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Republic

HSA Mixed Practice Test #533