HSA Mixed Practice Test #780

Question 1

Smallest state by area:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Goa — Goa — 3,702 sq km.‌​‍

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Tripura

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Mizoram

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Sikkim

Question 2

Synonym of 'delinquent':

Accepted Answer

criminal — Delinquent = someone who commits an offence; criminal.

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dutiful

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innocent

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obedient

Question 3

Which mountain range forms the northern boundary of the Deccan Plateau?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Satpura — The Satpura range (along with the Vindhyas) marks the northern edge of the Deccan Plateau.‌​‍

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Western Ghats

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Aravallis

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Vindhya

Question 4

Part of speech of 'beautifully' in 'She sings beautifully':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Adverb — Modifies the verb 'sings' → adverb of manner.‌​‍

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Adjective

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Noun

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Verb

Question 5

Smell receptors:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Olfactory in nose — Olfactory epithelium.‌​‍

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Taste buds

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Eye

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Skin

Question 6

Cro-Magnon was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Early H. sapiens with cave art — ~40,000 ya in Europe. ‌​‍Anatomically modern. Lascaux, Altamira cave paintings. ‌​‍Coexisted with Neanderthals briefly.

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Different species

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Reptile

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Ape

Question 7

Frequency is measured in:

Accepted Answer

Hertz — 1 Hz = 1 cycle per second. Named after Heinrich Hertz.

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Metres

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Seconds

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Watts

Question 8

Aluminum hydroxide is a commonly used antacid. Which of the following statements accurately describes its action and a potential side effect?

Accepted Answer

B. It is a non-systemic antacid and can cause constipation. — Aluminum hydroxide is a non-systemic antacid, meaning it is poorly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and primarily acts locally to neutralize stomach acid. A common side effect associated with aluminum-containing antacids is constipation due to their astringent properties. Systemic antacids like sodium bicarbonate can cause metabolic alkalosis.

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A. It is a systemic antacid and can cause diarrhea.

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C. It acts by inhibiting proton pump activity and can cause diarrhea.

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D. It is a systemic antacid and can cause metabolic alkalosis.

Question 9

The phrase 'Bag of borrowings' was used by some critics to describe the Indian Constitution because it borrowed from:

Accepted Answer

Several constitutions (UK, US, Ireland, Canada, Germany etc.) — Ambedkar acknowledged borrowings: parliamentary system (UK), FRs/judicial review (US), DPSPs (Ireland), federation with strong Centre (Canada), emergency (Weimar Germany), socialist ideals (USSR), amendment (South Africa).

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Only US Constitution

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Ancient Indian texts

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British Act of 1935

Question 10

Satpura range between:

Accepted Answer

Narmada and Tapti — Between Narmada (N) and Tapti (S).

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Ganga and Yamuna

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Krishna and Godavari

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Chambal and Betwa

HSA Mixed Practice Test #780