HSA Mixed Practice Test #771

Question 1

Blood groups discovered by:

Accepted Answer

Karl Landsteiner — 1901. Nobel 1930.

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Pasteur

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Fleming

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Koch

Question 2

Article 44 directs the State to provide:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Uniform Civil Code — Article 44 (DPSP) directs a Uniform Civil Code for all citizens.‌​‍

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Free education

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Panchayati Raj

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Prohibition

Question 3

The Battle of Panipat (1526) was between:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Babur and Ibrahim Lodi — The First Battle of Panipat (1526): Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi, ending the Delhi Sultanate and founding the Mughal Empire.‌​‍

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Akbar and Hemu

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Ahmad Shah Abdali and Marathas

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Humayun and Sher Shah

Question 4

A postpartum mother is breastfeeding her newborn and asks for dietary advice to improve lactation. Which nutrient is most critical for enhancing breast milk production?

Accepted Answer

D. Water — While adequate hydration and nutrients like iron and vitamin C are important, galactagogues (e.g., fenugreek, blessed thistle) have been traditionally used to stimulate milk production. Water supports lactation but is not the primary nutrient for milk synthesis.

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A. Vitamin C

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B. Iron

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C. Galactagogues like fenugreek

Question 5

Chandragupta Maurya was aided by:

Accepted Answer

Kautilya/Chanakya/Vishnugupta — Chanakya (Kautilya), author of Arthashastra, mentored Chandragupta to overthrow Nandas and build Mauryan empire (322 BCE).

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Megasthenes

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Ashoka

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Seleucus

Question 6

Kerala's martial art Kalari:

Accepted Answer

Oldest martial art — Ancient.

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New

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Medieval only

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Modern

Question 7

The Battle of Talikota (1565) marked a decisive turning point in the history of South India by leading to the decline of which powerful medieval kingdom?

Accepted Answer

A. Vijayanagara Empire — The Vijayanagara Empire suffered a crushing defeat at Talikota, severely weakening its power and leading to its eventual collapse. The Bahmani Sultanate had already fragmented into smaller kingdoms by then, while the Hoysala and Kakatiya dynasties had declined much earlier.

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B. Bahmani Sultanate

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C. Hoysala Dynasty

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D. Kakatiya Dynasty

Question 8

Amoeba reproduces by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Binary fission — Amoeba reproduces asexually by binary fission — splitting into two daughter cells.‌​‍

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Budding

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Fragmentation

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Spore formation

Question 9

Most abundant gas in air:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

N₂ — Nitrogen ~78%.‌​‍

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O₂

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CO₂

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Ar

Question 10

Constitution Day is celebrated on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

26 November — 26 November = Constitution Day (adopted in 1949). ‌​‍26 January = Republic Day (came into effect 1950).

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26 January

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15 August

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2 October

HSA Mixed Practice Test #771