HSA Mixed Practice Test #678

Question 1

The largest gland in the human body is:‌​‍

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Liver — The liver, weighing ~1.5 kg in adults, is the largest gland.‌​‍

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Pituitary

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Pancreas

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Thyroid

Question 2

The primary function of the electron transport chain (ETC) in cellular respiration is to:

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B. Generate a proton gradient for ATP synthesis. — The electron transport chain utilizes the energy from electrons carried by NADH and FADH2 to pump protons across the inner mitochondrial membrane, creating an electrochemical proton gradient. This gradient is then used by ATP synthase to drive the production of ATP through oxidative phosphorylation. The other options describe gluconeogenesis, beta-oxidation, and carbonic anhydrase activity, respectively.

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A. Synthesize glucose from pyruvate.

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C. Break down fatty acids into acetyl-CoA.

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D. Convert CO2 into bicarbonate.

Question 3

Antonym of AFFLUENT:‌​‍

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Impoverished — Affluent = wealthy. Antonym = impoverished.‌​‍

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Rich

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Abundant

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Prosperous

Question 4

A Member of Parliament (MP) makes a statement in the Lok Sabha alleging corruption against a high-ranking government official, which later turns out to be unsubstantiated and defamatory. The official considers taking legal action against the MP for defamation. Which of the following best describes the legal position regarding the MP's statement?

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A. The MP is immune from any civil or criminal proceedings in any court for anything said in Parliament. — Article 105(2) of the Indian Constitution grants absolute immunity to Members of Parliament from any civil or criminal proceedings in any court for anything said or any vote given by them in Parliament or any committee thereof. This privilege ensures freedom of speech and expression within the legislative chambers, protecting MPs from external legal action for their statements made inside Parliament. While the House itself may initiate a breach of privilege motion if an MP misleads it, no external court can entertain a defamation suit.

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B. The MP can be prosecuted for defamation, but only with the prior sanction of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.

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C. The MP's statement is protected under freedom of speech, but a breach of privilege motion can be moved against the MP for misleading the House.

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D. The MP can be sued for defamation in a civil court, as parliamentary privilege does not extend to unsubstantiated allegations.

Question 5

The first element of the halogen group is:‌​‍

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Fluorine — Group 17 starts with F (most electronegative element).‌​‍

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Bromine

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Iodine

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Chlorine

Question 6

KSRTC Swift bus service:

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Premium service — Premium service launched recently.

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Ordinary

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AC only

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School

Question 7

The Anti-Defection Law was added to the Constitution via:‌​‍

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52nd Amendment (1985) — 52nd Amendment added the 10th Schedule (Anti-Defection Law) to curb political defections. ‌​‍Rajiv Gandhi's initiative.

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86th Amendment

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91st Amendment (2003)

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42nd Amendment

Question 8

Swathi Thirunal known for:‌​‍

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Music and modernisation — Scholar-king, Carnatic/Hindustani composer.‌​‍

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Military conquest

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Temple building

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Social reform

Question 9

Solar cells convert:‌​‍

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Light to electricity (photovoltaic effect) — Photovoltaic cells (usually Si) produce electricity from photons via the photoelectric effect.‌​‍

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Heat to electricity

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Chemical to electrical

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Mechanical to electrical

Question 10

The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre took place on:‌​‍

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13 April 1919 — General Dyer ordered firing on peaceful protesters at Jallianwala Bagh, Amritsar on 13 April 1919.‌​‍

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6 April 1919

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1 August 1919

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14 July 1919

HSA Mixed Practice Test #678