HSA Mixed Practice Test #594

Question 1

Growth hormone deficiency:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Dwarfism — Pituitary dwarfism.‌​‍

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Gigantism

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None

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Cretinism

Question 2

Khadar vs Bhangar:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Newer vs older alluvium — Khadar = new flood deposit; Bhangar = older.‌​‍

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Seasonal

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River types

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Types of rock

Question 3

The S.R. Bommai vs. Union of India case is related to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Article 356 — 1994 landmark judgment curbing arbitrary use of President's Rule (Article 356).‌​‍

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Article 352

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Article 360

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Article 362

Question 4

ICDS (Integrated Child Development Services) was launched on the 106th birth anniversary of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Gandhi — ICDS launched on 2 October 1975 — Gandhi Jayanti.‌​‍

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Ambedkar

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Jawaharlal Nehru

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Indira Gandhi

Question 5

The right to freedom of religion is guaranteed under which Articles of the Constitution?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Articles 25–28 — Articles 25 to 28 cover the Right to Freedom of Religion.‌​‍

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Articles 29–30

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Articles 23–24

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Articles 19–22

Question 6

Procedure Established by Law from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Japan — Procedure established by law (Article 21) borrowed from Japanese Constitution.‌​‍

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France

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USA

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UK

Question 7

A patient's arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis shows a pH of 7.25 (low), pCO2 of 60 mmHg (high), and a normal bicarbonate level. This indicates which acid-base disturbance?

Accepted Answer

B. Respiratory acidosis — A low pH (acidosis) combined with a high pCO2 (carbon dioxide, an acid) indicates respiratory acidosis. The lungs are failing to adequately excrete CO2, leading to an accumulation of carbonic acid in the blood. A normal bicarbonate level suggests that the kidneys have not yet had time to compensate, or compensation is not occurring. Metabolic acidosis involves a low pH and low bicarbonate, while alkalosis involves a high pH.

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A. Metabolic acidosis

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C. Metabolic alkalosis

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D. Respiratory alkalosis

Question 8

Emergency provisions are in which Part of the Constitution?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Part XVIII — Part XVIII (Articles 352-360). ‌​‍352 = National Emergency, 356 = State Emergency (President's Rule), 360 = Financial Emergency.

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Part XVII

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Part XV

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Part XIX

Question 9

A new curriculum framework for primary education is being developed in Kerala. Which autonomous body is primarily responsible for designing the syllabus, preparing textbooks, and formulating teacher training modules in alignment with this framework?

Accepted Answer

B. State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) — SCERT is the apex academic body in the state responsible for curriculum development, textbook preparation, and designing teacher training programs. DPI is the administrative head of school education, SSA focuses on universal elementary education implementation, and KSLMA on adult literacy initiatives.

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A. Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI)

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C. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)

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D. Kerala State Literacy Mission Authority (KSLMA)

Question 10

Bajirao I's reign:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1720-1740 — Greatest Peshwa (1720-1740).‌​‍

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1740-1761

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1707-1720

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1761-1800

HSA Mixed Practice Test #594