HSA Mixed Practice Test #582

Question 1

The concept of 'Judicial Review' in the Indian Constitution is borrowed from:

Accepted Answer

USA Constitution — Judicial Review — the power of courts to examine the constitutionality of legislative acts — was borrowed from the Constitution of the United States of America.

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British Constitution

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Canadian Constitution

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Australian Constitution

Question 2

A resident of a ward in a Gram Panchayat in Kerala observes that the local primary health center lacks basic sanitation facilities and has not been regularly cleaned. They wish to raise this issue directly with the local self-government body for immediate action and accountability. Which of the following is the most appropriate and direct forum for this resident to formally present their grievance and demand action within the Panchayati Raj framework?

Accepted Answer

B. Presenting the issue during a Gram Sabha/Ward Sabha meeting. — The Gram Sabha (for the entire village/panchayat area) and Ward Sabha (for individual wards) are the fundamental units of direct democracy in the Panchayati Raj system. They provide the most direct platform for citizens to discuss local development issues, review the performance of the Gram Panchayat, and raise grievances, ensuring transparency and accountability at the grassroots level. While other options involve authorities, they are not the primary and direct forum for a citizen to raise a local issue within the elected Panchayati Raj structure.

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A. Approaching the Block Panchayat President.

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C. Submitting a petition directly to the District Collector.

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D. Filing a complaint with the State Local Self Government Department.

Question 3

Which is necessary for the dermal synthesis of Vitamin D?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ultraviolet rays — UV-B rays in sunlight convert 7-dehydrocholesterol in skin to vitamin D3.‌​‍

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Infrared rays

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Gamma rays

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X-rays

Question 4

Kerala elephant count:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Thousands — Several thousand elephants.‌​‍

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Hundreds

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Extinct

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Few

Question 5

Which amendment removed the Right to Property from the list of Fundamental Rights?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

44th Amendment — The 44th Amendment (1978) removed Right to Property from Fundamental Rights. ‌​‍It was made a legal right under Article 300A.

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42nd Amendment

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46th Amendment

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52nd Amendment

Question 6

Which are associated with K. ‌​‍Kelappan? (i) Vaikom Satyagraha (ii) Salt Satyagraha (iii) Travancore Legislative Council (iv) Malayali Memorial

Accepted Answer

Only i & ii — K. ‌​‍Kelappan led the Vaikom Satyagraha (1924) and participated in the Salt Satyagraha (1930).

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Only i & iii

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Only i, ii & iii

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All the above

Question 7

Isothermal process has:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

ΔU = 0 for ideal gas; heat equals work — T constant → ΔU = nCvΔT = 0 for ideal gas. Q = W = nRT ln(V2/V1).‌​‍

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W = 0

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ΔS = 0

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Q = 0

Question 8

Amplitude modulation (AM) varies:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Amplitude of carrier with signal — AM radio. FM modulates frequency — better noise immunity. PM modulates phase.‌​‍

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Power only

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Phase

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Frequency

Question 9

Buddha's first sermon (Dharmachakra Pravartana) was delivered at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sarnath — Sarnath (near Varanasi) is where Buddha preached to five disciples after attaining enlightenment.‌​‍

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Kushinagar

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Lumbini

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Bodh Gaya

Question 10

Which Shakespearean play contains the famous line 'All the world's a stage'?

Accepted Answer

As You Like It — Jaques in Act II, Scene VII: 'All the world's a stage, And all the men and women merely players.'

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Hamlet

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Macbeth

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Othello

HSA Mixed Practice Test #582