HSA Mixed Practice Test #689

Question 1

'Silver lining' means:

Accepted Answer

Hope in difficulty — Hopeful prospect in a difficult situation.

Answer

Silver border

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Rich person

Answer

Cloud

Question 2

During National Emergency, which rights are automatically suspended?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Article 19 freedoms only — Article 19 freedoms are automatically suspended. ‌​‍Other FRs can be suspended by Presidential Order under Art. 359. ‌​‍But Art. 20 and 21 can NEVER be suspended.

Answer

All Fundamental Rights

Answer

Articles 20 and 21

Answer

No rights suspended

Question 3

Kerala's first woman IPS batch:

Accepted Answer

1970s — Various — joined in 1970s onward.

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1990s

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2000s

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1960s

Question 4

Post-Maurya dynasty:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sunga — Sungas (184 BCE) — Pushyamitra.‌​‍

Answer

Chola

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Gupta

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Kushan

Question 5

Indulekha novel:

Accepted Answer

1889 — First major social novel 1889.

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1900

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1920

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1947

Question 6

Kurinji Mala is the highest peak in:

Accepted Answer

Idukki — Anamudi (2,695m) in Idukki is Kerala's highest peak.

Answer

Wayanad

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Palakkad

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Pathanamthitta

Question 7

Antonym of FAR:

Accepted Answer

Near — Far ↔ near.

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Distant

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Away

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Remote

Question 8

First President of INC:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

W.C. Bonnerjee — W.C. Bonnerjee.‌​‍

Answer

Hume

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Naoroji

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Gokhale

Question 9

Delhi Sultanate was founded by:

Accepted Answer

Qutb-ud-din Aibak (1206) — Aibak, slave-general of Muhammad Ghori, founded Slave/Mamluk dynasty 1206. Started Qutb Minar.

Answer

Muhammad Ghori

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Iltutmish

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Balban

Question 10

The primary site for the absorption of digested nutrients in the human body is the:

Accepted Answer

C. Small intestine — The small intestine is specifically adapted with villi and microvilli to maximize surface area for the absorption of most digested nutrients, including carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. The stomach primarily handles digestion and some minor absorption, while the large intestine absorbs water and electrolytes. The esophagus is for transport.

Answer

A. Stomach

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B. Large intestine

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D. Esophagus

HSA Mixed Practice Test #689