HSA Mixed Practice Test #792

Question 1

'Under the weather' means:

Accepted Answer

Unwell — Slightly ill.

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Raining

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Cold

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Happy

Question 2

Regarding Early Childhood Care and Education, which is NOT a key principle of the National Education Policy 2020?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rigid curriculum — NEP 2020 explicitly advocates flexible, experiential learning — not a rigid curriculum.‌​‍

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Focus on foundational literacy and numeracy

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Play-based learning

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Holistic development

Question 3

The greenhouse effect is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Natural and necessary for life, but enhanced by human activity — Natural greenhouse effect keeps Earth warm enough for life. ‌​‍Human activities enhance it, causing dangerous warming.

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Bad for all life

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Only caused by humans

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Happening on Mars only

Question 4

India's coalition govt 3rd Modi:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

NDA (BJP+TDP+JDU etc) — NDA 3.0.‌​‍

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BJP alone

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Single

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Multi-party

Question 5

The Election Commission of India (ECI) plays a pivotal role in upholding democratic principles through free and fair elections. Which of the following statements accurately reflects the scope of its responsibilities?

Accepted Answer

C. The ECI determines the election schedule, allots election symbols to political parties, and advises the President on questions of disqualification of members of Parliament. — Option C is correct. The ECI's core functions include determining election schedules, allotting election symbols, and advising the President (and Governor) on disqualification of members of Parliament (and State Legislatures). Option A is incorrect because elections to Panchayats and Municipalities are conducted by the State Election Commissions, not the ECI. Option B is incorrect as the ECI conducts by-elections. Option D is incorrect; the tenure is 6 years or until the age of 65, whichever is earlier, and the removal process for the CEC is similar to a Supreme Court judge, requiring a specia

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A. The ECI conducts elections for the President, Vice-President, Parliament, State Legislatures, and also supervises the elections for Panchayats and Municipalities.

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B. The ECI is responsible for delimitation of constituencies, preparation of electoral rolls, and granting recognition to political parties, but its jurisdiction does not extend to the conduct of by-elections.

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D. The Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners have a fixed tenure of 5 years or until they attain the age of 60, whichever is earlier, and can be removed by a simple majority vote in Parliament.

Question 6

Kerala has undergone a significant demographic transition, resulting in one of India's oldest populations and low fertility rates. Considering this unique demographic profile, which of the following represents a primary challenge for urban planning and development in Kerala, distinct from states experiencing high youth migration to cities?

Accepted Answer

B. Increased pressure on urban healthcare infrastructure and public spaces to cater to the needs of an aging population. — Kerala's advanced demographic transition has led to an aging population and low fertility rates. This unique profile means that urban planning in Kerala must prioritize services and infrastructure catering to the elderly, such as accessible public spaces, specialized healthcare facilities, and social support systems. Options A, C, and D describe challenges more commonly associated with rapid urbanization driven by a young and growing population, which is less pronounced in Kerala's current demographic context.

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A. The need for extensive expansion of public transportation networks to accommodate a rapidly growing young workforce.

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C. A surge in demand for affordable housing and educational institutions due to a large influx of young families.

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D. The prevalence of a large informal sector economy driven by a surplus of young, unskilled labor in urban centers.

Question 7

Electrolysis of NaCl (brine) industrially gives:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

NaOH, H₂, Cl₂ (Chlor-alkali process) — Mercury cell or membrane cell. ‌​‍Key industrial process. Molten NaCl (Down's process) gives Na metal.

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Only H₂

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Na and Cl₂

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Na metal

Question 8

Oxidation state of S in H₂SO₄:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

+6 — H=+1, O=-2. 2(+1) + S + 4(-2) = 0 → S = +6. Highest oxidation state of sulfur.‌​‍

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+2

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-2

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+4

Question 9

Fort Kochi:

Accepted Answer

Ernakulam — Kochi's old European quarter.

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Kozhikode

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Kollam

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TVM

Question 10

Kerala State Film Award best director latest:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Anand Ekarshi — Anand Ekarshi won in recent years.‌​‍

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Lijo Jose Pellissery

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Various

Answer

Blessy

HSA Mixed Practice Test #792