HSA Mixed Practice Test #791

Question 1

An order of court to produce a person suffering detention is called:

Accepted Answer

Habeas Corpus — Habeas Corpus ('you may have the body') protects against illegal detention.

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Mandamus

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Certiorari

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Quo-warranto

Question 2

The 'Silicon Valley of India' is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Bengaluru — Bengaluru — IT industry hub of India.‌​‍

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Hyderabad

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Trivandrum

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Kakkanad

Question 3

Decibel is a unit of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sound intensity — Decibel (dB) measures sound intensity/loudness.‌​‍

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Light intensity

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Frequency

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Wavelength

Question 4

The first Portuguese viceroy (1509) of Portuguese India was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Francisco de Almeida — Almeida (1505-09) pursued 'Blue Water Policy' (cartaz system). ‌​‍Albuquerque (1509-15) captured Goa 1510 — became Portuguese HQ till 1961.

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Vasco da Gama

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Afonso de Albuquerque

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Pedro Alvares Cabral

Question 5

Cherai Beach:

Accepted Answer

Ernakulam — North Kochi (Vypin Island).

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Thrissur

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Kochi

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Alappuzha

Question 6

The Santhal Revolt (1855-56) was led by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sidhu and Kanhu Murmu — Sidhu-Kanhu-Chand-Bhairav Murmu led the Santhal Hul of 1855-56 against British and landlords.‌​‍

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Alluri Sitarama Raju

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Raman Nambi

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Birsa Munda

Question 7

Gene therapy:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Replace/modify defective genes — Therapeutic gene modification.‌​‍

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Diet

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Surgery

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Drug therapy

Question 8

Thrissilery in Wayanad is associated with which ancient tradition?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Soma Yaga (Vedic ritual) — Thrissilery is known for preserving the ancient Vedic Soma sacrifice tradition, rare in modern India.‌​‍

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Buddhist monastery

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Kalaripayattu training

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Brahmin village (Taliparamba)

Question 9

Election Commission of India is a body consisting of:

Accepted Answer

Three members including CEC — ECI: CEC + 2 Election Commissioners (current strength 3).

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Two members including CEC

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Four members including CEC

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Five members including CEC

Question 10

Kerala's rivers are characterized by their relatively short length, high gradient, and rapid flow towards the Arabian Sea. Which of the following geographical factors is the primary reason for these distinct characteristics?

Accepted Answer

B. The close proximity of the steep western slopes of the Western Ghats to the narrow coastal plain. — The primary reason for the short length and rapid flow of Kerala's rivers is its unique physiography. The Western Ghats run parallel and very close to the Arabian Sea, creating a narrow strip of land with a steep gradient. Rivers originating from the Ghats thus have short courses and descend rapidly to the sea. While high rainfall contributes to flow volume, and laterite soil might affect runoff, these are not the fundamental reasons for the rivers' inherent short length and steep profile as dictated by the topography. Dam construction alters flow but not the natural geographical characteristi

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A. The extensive laterite soil cover across the state, which accelerates surface runoff.

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C. High annual rainfall throughout the year, leading to constant erosion and quick drainage.

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D. The presence of numerous small reservoirs and check dams that fragment river courses.

HSA Mixed Practice Test #791