HSA Mixed Practice Test #598

Question 1

'The assailant ___ several places before being apprehended by the police.' (phrasal verb)‌​‍

Accepted Answer

called at — 'Called at' = visited a place; 'called on' = visited a person.‌​‍

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called upon

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called up

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called on

Question 2

Who started Prathyaksha Raksha Daiva Sabha, a Dalit liberation movement in Kerala?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Poykayil Yohannan — Poykayil Yohannan founded PRDS in 1909.‌​‍

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Nataraja Guru

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Thycaud Ayya

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Pandit Karuppan

Question 3

Kerala's mid-highlands are characterized by specific soil types that support its prominent plantation economy. Which soil type, formed under conditions of high temperature and heavy rainfall, is known for its acidic nature, low inherent fertility (due to intense leaching), and suitability for crops like rubber, tea, and cashew after proper management?

Accepted Answer

B. Laterite soils — Laterite soils are predominantly found in the mid-highlands of Kerala, formed through intense leaching of silica and other bases under tropical conditions of high rainfall and temperature. This process leaves behind oxides of iron and aluminum, making the soil acidic and low in inherent fertility. Despite this, with proper management (liming, fertilization), these soils are well-suited for plantation crops like rubber, tea, and cashew. Alluvial soils are found in river valleys and coastal plains, black soils are rare in Kerala, and red sandy soils, while present, do not fit the description of

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A. Alluvial soils

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C. Black soils

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D. Red sandy soils

Question 4

The Tundra climate is also known as the:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Polar/Arctic Climate — Tundra = Polar/Arctic climate — short summers, very long winters.‌​‍

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Mediterranean Climate

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Monsoon Climate

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Equatorial Climate

Question 5

First Jnanpith from Kerala:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

G. Sankara Kurup — G. Sankara Kurup (1965) — for Odakkuzhal.‌​‍

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Thakazhi

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Pottekkatt

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MT

Question 6

Antonym of MANY:

Accepted Answer

Few — Many ↔ few.

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Several

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Numerous

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Plenty

Question 7

A specialist in skin disorders is a:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Dermatologist — Dermatologist: skin, hair, nail conditions.‌​‍

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Paediatrician

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Ophthalmologist

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Cardiologist

Question 8

The Gandhi-Irwin Pact was signed on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

5 March 1931 — Signed 5 March 1931 — Gandhi suspended Civil Disobedience, joined Second Round Table.‌​‍

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15 August 1947

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6 April 1930

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9 August 1942

Question 9

Latest Constitutional Amendment (2024 range):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

106th — 106th Amendment (2023) — Women's Reservation.‌​‍

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104th

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105th

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107th

Question 10

During a routine urine analysis, a high urine specific gravity (e.g., >1.030) in a non-diabetic patient, combined with other symptoms, could indicate:

Accepted Answer

C. Dehydration — Urine specific gravity measures the concentration of solutes in urine. A high specific gravity indicates concentrated urine, which is a common finding in dehydration as the kidneys conserve water. Excessive fluid intake or diabetes insipidus would typically result in a low urine specific gravity due to dilute urine. While renal tubular damage can affect urine concentration, high specific gravity itself points towards the body's attempt to conserve fluid.

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A. Excessive fluid intake

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B. Renal tubular damage affecting reabsorption

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D. Diabetes insipidus

HSA Mixed Practice Test #598