HSA Mixed Practice Test #590

Question 1

Aranmula Kannadi (metal mirror) is a GI-tagged product from which district?

Accepted Answer

Pathanamthitta — Aranmula Kannadi, made of a special metal alloy, is a GI-tagged heritage craft from Aranmula in Pathanamthitta.

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Thrissur

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Ernakulam

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Kottayam

Question 2

Vinegar is acidic because of the presence of:

Accepted Answer

acetic acid — Vinegar contains 4–8% acetic acid (CH₃COOH).

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citric acid

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hydrochloric acid

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tartaric acid

Question 3

Kumarakom in Kottayam is famous for:

Accepted Answer

Backwater tourism and bird sanctuary — Kumarakom is famous for its backwater tourism and the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary on the banks of Vembanad Lake.

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Spice gardens

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Tea plantations

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Hill station

Question 4

An object falls freely from a height. ‌​‍After 2 seconds, its velocity is (g = 10 m/s²):

Accepted Answer

20 m/s — v = u + gt = 0 + 10×2 = 20 m/s.‌​‍

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10 m/s

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15 m/s

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25 m/s

Question 5

First CinemaScope Malayalam film:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Padayottam — Padayottam 1982 first 70mm.‌​‍

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Chemmeen

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Thacholi Othenan

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Neelakuyil

Question 6

The Kerala government is actively promoting the diversification of agricultural practices beyond traditional cash crops like rubber and coconut. Which of the following is the MOST crucial long-term economic benefit expected from this diversification strategy for small and marginal farmers in the state?

Accepted Answer

B. Enhanced resilience against market price fluctuations and climate risks. — Agricultural diversification helps small and marginal farmers mitigate risks by reducing their dependence on a single crop, making them less vulnerable to price volatility and adverse climate events. This enhanced resilience provides long-term economic stability, which is crucial for their livelihoods. While other options represent potential benefits, risk mitigation is the most fundamental economic advantage of diversification for this vulnerable group.

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A. Increased export opportunities for niche agricultural products.

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C. Reduction in the overall cost of cultivation through integrated farming.

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D. Greater availability of agricultural credit and insurance schemes.

Question 7

Bacteria fall in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Monera — Prokaryotes in Monera.‌​‍

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Plantae

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Fungi

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Protista

Question 8

ISRO was founded in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1969 — ISRO was founded in 1969 by Dr. Vikram Sarabhai.‌​‍

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1962

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1965

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1972

Question 9

10% law (Lindeman) states:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

~10% of energy transferred to next trophic level — Rest lost as heat (respiration). Limits food chain to 4-5 levels.‌​‍

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Zero loss

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All energy passes

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90% transferred

Question 10

India-Nepal border:

Accepted Answer

1,751 km — Open border.

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1,000 km

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2,500 km

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3,000 km

HSA Mixed Practice Test #590