HSA Mixed Practice Test #623

Question 1

PM not member of LS/RS:

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Must become within 6 months — Must be elected within 6 months.

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Can stay

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Can't be PM

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Not possible

Question 2

Kabir's philosophy:

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Unity of both — Nirguna Bhakti — harmony.

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Hindu only

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Muslim only

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Atheist

Question 3

The procedure of amendment of the Constitution (Article 368) is borrowed from:

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South Africa — Amendment procedure was inspired by South Africa; some features from other constitutions too.

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Australia

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USA

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Japan

Question 4

The main site of digestion and absorption of nutrients is the:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Small intestine — The small intestine (duodenum, jejunum, ileum) absorbs most nutrients through villi.‌​‍

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Large intestine

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Stomach

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Liver

Question 5

Quantum number defining orbital shape is:‌​‍

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l (azimuthal) — n = size/energy; l = shape (s,p,d,f for 0,1,2,3); m = orientation; s = spin (±½).‌​‍

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s

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m

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n

Question 6

Which feature distinguishes a written constitution from an unwritten one?‌​‍

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A single authoritative document containing the framework of government — Written constitutions (India, USA) are codified; UK has an uncodified constitution.‌​‍

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Number of articles

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Age of the constitution

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Size of the document

Question 7

The primary mechanism by which non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen cause gastric ulceration is:

Accepted Answer

B. Inhibition of cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1) in the gastric mucosa. — NSAIDs inhibit cyclooxygenase (COX) enzymes. Inhibition of COX-1 in the gastric mucosa reduces the production of protective prostaglandins, which are essential for maintaining gastric blood flow, mucus secretion, and bicarbonate production, thereby leading to mucosal damage and ulceration.

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A. Direct corrosive action on the gastric mucosa.

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C. Increased gastric acid secretion.

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D. Stimulation of histamine release in the stomach.

Question 8

Dispersion in prism occurs because:

Accepted Answer

Different wavelengths have different refractive indices — Violet bends most (highest n), red least. Forms spectrum. Rainbows: droplet dispersion + internal reflection.

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Prism refracts light

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Colour changes

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Interference

Question 9

Tropic of Cancer passes through:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

17 countries approx — Multiple (Mexico, N Africa, Arabia, India, SE Asia).‌​‍

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Only India

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Only Africa

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5

Question 10

The Vembanad Lake, a Ramsar site, is primarily fed by which of the following river systems?

Accepted Answer

B. Pamba and Manimala — The Vembanad Lake receives significant inflow from the Pamba and Manimala rivers, along with other smaller rivers. Periyar and Muvattupuzha flow into the Arabian Sea separately, while Meenachil and Kallada drain into different parts of Kerala.

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A. Periyar and Muvattupuzha

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C. Meenachil and Kallada

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D. Achankoil and Kallada

HSA Mixed Practice Test #623