HSA Mixed Practice Test #607

Question 1

Vakkom Abdul Khader Moulavi started which newspaper?

Accepted Answer

Swadeshabhimani — Vakkom Maulavi launched Swadeshabhimani at Anchuthengu in 1905.

Answer

Deshabhimani

Answer

Mathrubhumi

Answer

Malayala Manorama

Question 2

Widow Remarriage Act:

Accepted Answer

1856 — Hindu Widow Remarriage Act 1856 — efforts of Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar.

Answer

1829

Answer

1872

Answer

1891

Question 3

Which of the following is a key function of HDL (High-Density Lipoprotein) in lipid metabolism?

Accepted Answer

B. It delivers cholesterol from peripheral tissues back to the liver for excretion — HDL functions in reverse cholesterol transport, delivering excess cholesterol from peripheral tissues back to the liver for excretion, which is protective against atherosclerosis. LDL primarily carries cholesterol from the liver to tissues, while chylomicrons transport dietary lipids.

Answer

A. It transports dietary lipids from the intestine to peripheral tissues

Answer

C. It is the primary carrier of triglycerides in fasting plasma

Answer

D. It is synthesized in the intestinal mucosa and released into the bloodstream

Question 4

India's largest delta:

Accepted Answer

Sundarbans — Sundarbans (Ganga-Brahmaputra delta) — world's largest mangrove delta.

Answer

Godavari Delta

Answer

Krishna Delta

Answer

Mahanadi Delta

Question 5

One word: Contrast by placing opposites:

Accepted Answer

Antithesis — Antithesis.

Answer

Oxymoron

Answer

Paradox

Answer

Metaphor

Question 6

Which is the first Ramsar site in Kerala?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Both Ashtamudi and Vembanad — Ashtamudi Lake and Vembanad-Kol Wetland were both designated as Ramsar sites in 2002, the first in Kerala.‌​‍

Answer

Sasthamkotta Lake

Answer

Vembanad-Kol Wetland

Answer

Ashtamudi Lake

Question 7

The first Prime Minister of Kochi after Praja Mandal's merger with Congress was:

Accepted Answer

Ikkanda Warrier — Ikkanda Warrier became Kochi's first Congress PM (1948-49).

Answer

Panampilly Govinda Menon

Answer

Pattom Thanu Pillai

Answer

C. Kesavan

Question 8

GT Road builder:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sher Shah — Sher Shah extended Uttarapath (GT Road).‌​‍

Answer

Akbar

Answer

Aurangzeb

Answer

Ashoka

Question 9

Financial Emergency:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Never — Art 360 — never declared.‌​‍

Answer

Once

Answer

Twice

Answer

Thrice

Question 10

Panchayati Raj institutions came into effect with which constitutional amendment?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

73rd — 73rd Amendment (1992) gave constitutional status to Panchayati Raj.‌​‍

Answer

79th

Answer

70th

Answer

76th

HSA Mixed Practice Test #607