HSA Mixed Practice Test #681

Question 1

How many schedules does the Indian Constitution currently have?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

12 — Currently 12 schedules. ‌​‍Originally 8; 9th (1st Amendment), 10th (52nd), 11th (73rd), 12th (74th) added later.

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8

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10

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14

Question 2

One who eats only plants:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vegetarian/Herbivore — Herbivore (animals); Vegetarian (humans).‌​‍

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Carnivore

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Fruitarian

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Omnivore

Question 3

Which is known for the Bharateshwara Temple in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

Irinjalakuda — Koodalmanikyam Temple at Irinjalakuda is the only temple dedicated to Bharata.

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Attingal

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Thirunelli

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Payyanur

Question 4

Reported speech: The Manager asked Raji, 'Why didn't you come to the office yesterday?'

Accepted Answer

Why she hadn't come the previous day — Past simple negative → past perfect negative in reported speech.

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Why she was not come the previous day

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Why she has not come the previous day

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Why she didn't come the previous day

Question 5

Unsustainable sand mining from the riverbeds of Kerala's major rivers poses significant environmental and socio-economic challenges. From an ecological and hydrological perspective, which of the following represents the most critical direct impact of excessive sand extraction on the riverine ecosystem and surrounding areas?

Accepted Answer

B. Lowering of the riverbed and water table, resulting in reduced groundwater recharge, destabilization of riverbanks, and exposure of bridge foundations. — Excessive sand mining directly lowers the riverbed. This lowering causes a corresponding drop in the water table of the surrounding areas, reducing groundwater recharge and affecting wells. It also destabilizes riverbanks, leading to erosion, and exposes the foundations of bridges and other riverine infrastructure, compromising their structural integrity.

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A. Alteration of the river's natural meandering pattern, leading to increased flood risk in upstream regions.

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C. Enhanced deposition of silt and clay downstream, causing blockages in irrigation canals and reduction in reservoir capacities.

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D. Increased salinity intrusion into freshwater aquifers in coastal belts due to a decrease in the overall volume of river water.

Question 6

Sardar Sarovar Dam is on which river?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Narmada — Sardar Sarovar Dam on the Narmada River in Gujarat is one of the largest dams in India.‌​‍

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Mahi

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Tapi

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Sabarmati

Question 7

Ayyankali founded which organisation?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham — Ayyankali founded Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham in 1907.‌​‍

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SNDP Yogam

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NSS

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Brahmo Samaj

Question 8

Oxidation is the process of:

Accepted Answer

Loss of electrons — OIL RIG: Oxidation Is Loss, Reduction Is Gain (of electrons).

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Gain of electrons

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Loss of protons

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Gain of neutrons

Question 9

The Kerala Agrarian Relations Bill, introduced by the first E.M.S. Namboodiripad ministry in 1957, was a landmark legislative effort. Which of the following statements accurately describes a key challenge or outcome related to this Bill during its initial phase?

Accepted Answer

C. It was passed by the State Assembly but subsequently reserved for Presidential assent, and before a decision, the ministry was dismissed under Article 356. — The Kerala Agrarian Relations Bill, 1957, was indeed passed by the State Assembly. However, it was then reserved for Presidential assent. Before the President could give assent, the E.M.S. Namboodiripad ministry was dismissed under Article 356 in 1959, commonly known as the 'Liberation Struggle'. The Bill, therefore, did not come into force in its original form, making option C the correct description of its fate.

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A. It was successfully enacted and implemented across the entire state by 1958, leading to immediate redistribution.

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B. The Bill was passed by the State Assembly but failed to receive presidential assent, leading to its eventual lapse.

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D. The Bill faced strong opposition from within the ruling coalition, preventing its passage in the State Assembly.

Question 10

Synonym of WARY:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Cautious — Cautious.‌​‍

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Trusting

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Naive

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Bold

HSA Mixed Practice Test #681