HSA Mixed Practice Test #729

Question 1

Nhava Sheva (JNPT) port is near which city?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mumbai — Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) at Nhava Sheva is near Mumbai and is India's largest container port.‌​‍

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Visakhapatnam

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Kolkata

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Chennai

Question 2

The Supreme Court of India was established on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

28 January 1950 — Article 124: SC established 28 January 1950, two days after Constitution came into force.‌​‍

Answer

26 January 1950

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1 October 1935

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15 August 1947

Question 3

Oldest HC in India:

Accepted Answer

Calcutta — Calcutta HC (1862).

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Bombay

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Madras

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Delhi

Question 4

'He gave me (A) a (B) useful (C) advise (D).' Error is in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

D — 'Advise' is a verb. The noun is 'advice'. Correct: 'a useful piece of advice'.‌​‍

Answer

A

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B

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C

Question 5

Malampuzha Dam is built across which river?

Accepted Answer

Bharathapuzha — Malampuzha Dam is built across the Malampuzha River, a tributary of the Bharathapuzha, in Palakkad.

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Periyar

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Chalakudy

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Kabani

Question 6

Jinnah's Direct Action Day aim:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Demonstrate Pakistan demand — 16 Aug 1946 — mass violence.‌​‍

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Quit India

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Independence

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Unity

Question 7

The onset and intensity of the South-West Monsoon in India are significantly influenced by several factors. Which of the following plays the MOST crucial role in the initial establishment and progression of the monsoon winds across the Indian subcontinent?

Accepted Answer

B. The differential heating and cooling of the Indian landmass and the surrounding ocean. — The fundamental mechanism behind the South-West Monsoon is the significant temperature difference between the rapidly heating Indian landmass (creating a strong low-pressure centre) and the relatively cooler Indian Ocean (maintaining a high-pressure zone). This pressure gradient drives the moisture-laden winds from the ocean towards the land, initiating the monsoon. While the Jet Stream (A), ENSO (C), and the Western Ghats (D) influence its characteristics, variability, and rainfall distribution, the differential heating is the primary driver for its initial establishment and progression.

Answer

A. The shift of the Subtropical Westerly Jet Stream to the north of the Himalayas.

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C. The El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) phenomenon in the Pacific Ocean.

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D. The presence of the Western Ghats acting as a barrier to moisture-laden winds.

Question 8

CAG appointed under Article:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

148 — Article 148 — CAG appointed by President, can be removed like SC judge.‌​‍

Answer

151

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150

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149

Question 9

The amount of sun's energy reaching Earth's surface is called:

Accepted Answer

Insolation — Insolation = Incoming Solar Radiation striking Earth's surface.

Answer

Radiation

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Convection

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Advection

Question 10

How many Tirthankaras are there in Jainism?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

24 — Jainism has 24 Tirthankaras (ford-makers), from Rishabhadeva to Mahavira.‌​‍

Answer

12

Answer

18

Answer

108

HSA Mixed Practice Test #729