HSA Mixed Practice Test #647

Question 1

The Aravalli Range, one of the world's oldest fold mountains, lies mainly in:‌​‍

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Rajasthan — The Aravallis run NE–SW through Rajasthan; Guru Shikhar in Mt Abu is the highest peak.‌​‍

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Madhya Pradesh

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Gujarat

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Uttar Pradesh

Question 2

The 74th Amendment (1992) deals with:‌​‍

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Urban local bodies (Municipalities) — 74th Amendment added Part IXA on Municipalities for urban governance.‌​‍

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GST

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Anti-defection

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Panchayats

Question 3

Sex chromosomes in humans:

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XY male, XX female — Female XX, Male XY.

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XX male

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YY

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WZ

Question 4

Second Anglo-Maratha War:‌​‍

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1803-05 — 1803-1805 — British gained significantly.‌​‍

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1775-82

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1857

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1817-18

Question 5

The gas released during photosynthesis is:‌​‍

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Oxygen — 6CO₂ + 6H₂O → C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂. Plants release oxygen as a byproduct.‌​‍

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Carbon Dioxide

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Nitrogen

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Hydrogen

Question 6

The Ezhuthachan Puraskaram is the highest literary honour conferred by the Government of Kerala. Which of the following best describes the primary criterion for selecting its recipient?

Accepted Answer

C. For overall contributions to Malayalam language and literature. — Ezhuthachan Puraskaram is given for overall, lifetime contributions to Malayalam language and literature, recognizing a writer's entire body of work and impact. It is not limited to a specific genre, publication timeframe, or international promotion, but rather acknowledges a comprehensive body of work.

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A. For the best novel published in Malayalam in the preceding five years.

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B. For significant contributions to Malayalam poetry throughout a career.

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D. For promoting Malayalam literature globally through translations.

Question 7

The concept of 'Procedure established by law' in Article 21 was borrowed from:‌​‍

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Japan — The phrase 'procedure established by law' was borrowed from Japan's Constitution. ‌​‍USA uses 'due process of law'.

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USA

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UK

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France

Question 8

Dehydration treated with:

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ORS — Oral Rehydration Solution (WHO formula).

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Milk

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Tea

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Soda

Question 9

Kerala's Rajya Sabha seats:

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9 — 9 seats.

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6

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12

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14

Question 10

Antonym of MAJOR:

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Minor — Major ↔ minor.

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Important

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Main

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Key

HSA Mixed Practice Test #647