HSA Mixed Practice Test #548

Question 1

The Election Commission of India was established on:

Accepted Answer

25 January 1950 — ECI established on 25 January 1950; celebrated as National Voters' Day.

Answer

15 August 1947

Answer

26 January 1950

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15 August 1950

Question 2

Puducherry Legislative Assembly status came under:

Accepted Answer

Government of Union Territories Act 1963 — Puducherry has an elected Assembly since 1963 under GoUT Act 1963 (not a Constitutional amendment).

Answer

69th Amendment

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86th Amendment

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91st Amendment

Question 3

A genetic disorder caused by a mutation in the CFTR gene results in abnormal chloride ion transport across cell membranes. Which of the following inheritance patterns is most likely responsible for this disorder?

Accepted Answer

B. Autosomal recessive — Cystic fibrosis, caused by a mutation in the CFTR gene, follows an autosomal recessive inheritance pattern. This means an individual must inherit two copies of the mutated gene (one from each parent) to develop the disorder. Autosomal dominant disorders require only one copy of the mutated gene, while X-linked and Y-linked traits involve sex chromosomes.

Answer

A. Autosomal dominant

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C. X-linked dominant

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D. Y-linked

Question 4

Synonym of GUILE:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Cunning — Sly cleverness.‌​‍

Answer

Truth

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Honesty

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Simplicity

Question 5

Art 51:

Accepted Answer

International peace — Promotion of international peace.

Answer

UCC

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Child labour

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Education

Question 6

Tropic of Cancer passes through:

Accepted Answer

17 countries approx — Multiple (Mexico, N Africa, Arabia, India, SE Asia).

Answer

Only India

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Only Africa

Answer

5

Question 7

Vasco da Gama buried at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Both A and B true historically — Buried Kochi 1524, moved to Portugal 1539.‌​‍

Answer

Lisbon (moved 1539)

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St Francis Church Kochi (originally)

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Only Lisbon

Question 8

John Cabot is known for reaching:

Accepted Answer

Newfoundland — John Cabot (Giovanni Caboto) reached Newfoundland in 1497 under an English commission.

Answer

Brazil

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India

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Philippines

Question 9

The word 'Renaissance' literally means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rebirth — Renaissance (French) = rebirth — referring to the revival of classical Greco-Roman culture.‌​‍

Answer

Revival of trade

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Reformation

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Revolt

Question 10

Thommankuthu Falls:

Accepted Answer

Idukki — Seven-step falls Idukki.

Answer

Ernakulam

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Kottayam

Answer

Pathanamthitta

HSA Mixed Practice Test #548