HSA Mixed Practice Test #585

Question 1

Idukki Dam on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Periyar — Periyar River.‌​‍

Answer

Pamba

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Chaliyar

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Bharathapuzha

Question 2

Hemis National Park in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ladakh — Ladakh — largest NP, Snow Leopard habitat.‌​‍

Answer

Uttarakhand

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Himachal

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Sikkim

Question 3

Coefficient of linear expansion α relates to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

ΔL/L = α ΔT — β (area) ≈ 2α, γ (volume) ≈ 3α for isotropic solids.‌​‍

Answer

Density

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Volume expansion

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Area expansion

Question 4

Schedule 3:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Forms of oath — Oath/affirmation forms.‌​‍

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Salaries

Answer

Anti-defection

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Languages

Question 5

When a police siren approaches, its perceived pitch:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Increases — Approaching source → shorter perceived wavelength → higher pitch (Doppler).‌​‍

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Disappears

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Stays constant

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Decreases

Question 6

What is the minimum age to contest Rajya Sabha elections?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

30 years — Minimum age for Rajya Sabha is 30 years (Lok Sabha = 25 years, President = 35 years).‌​‍

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21 years

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25 years

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35 years

Question 7

Hard water contains dissolved:

Accepted Answer

Calcium and magnesium salts — Hard water has Ca²⁺/Mg²⁺ from limestone — makes soap less effective, forms scum.

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Sodium salts

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Potassium salts

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Iron oxide

Question 8

Infrasound used by:

Accepted Answer

Elephants — Below 20 Hz. Long distance communication.

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Bats

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Dolphins

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Dogs

Question 9

Which of the following statements accurately describes the procedure for a Money Bill in the Indian Parliament?

Accepted Answer

C. If the Rajya Sabha fails to return a Money Bill within fourteen days, the Bill is deemed to have been passed by both Houses in the form it was passed by the Lok Sabha. — Statement C is correct. Article 109(5) of the Constitution specifies that if the Rajya Sabha does not return a Money Bill within 14 days, it is deemed to have been passed by both Houses. Statement A is incorrect because the Rajya Sabha can only make recommendations on a Money Bill, which the Lok Sabha may or may not accept, and it cannot amend or reject it. Statement B is incorrect as a Money Bill can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha. Statement D is incorrect because the President cannot return a Money Bill for reconsideration; they must either give assent or withhold assent.

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A. The Rajya Sabha can amend a Money Bill, but cannot reject it.

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B. A Money Bill can be introduced in either House of Parliament, provided it is certified by the Speaker.

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D. The President can return a Money Bill for reconsideration by Parliament, similar to an Ordinary Bill.

Question 10

World War I (1914-1918) is considered the beginning of the end of:

Accepted Answer

European global domination — WWI destroyed European empires and economies; decolonisation followed soon after.

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Asian nationalism

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Industrial Revolution

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Enlightenment

HSA Mixed Practice Test #585