HSA Mixed Practice Test #809

Question 1

Lung cancer risk factor:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Smoking — Primary risk — tobacco.‌​‍

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Exercise

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Alcohol

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Diet

Question 2

Brass = copper +:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Zinc — Brass=Cu+Zn. Bronze=Cu+Sn. Steel=Fe+C.‌​‍

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Tin

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Iron

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Carbon

Question 3

She asked me where I ___.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

lived — Indirect speech: present becomes past. 'Where do you live?' → 'where I lived.'‌​‍

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live

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am living

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have lived

Question 4

The master gland of the body is the:‌​‍

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Pituitary — The anterior pituitary controls other endocrine glands (thyroid, adrenal, gonads).‌​‍

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Adrenal

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Hypothalamus

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Thyroid

Question 5

In the context of democratic decentralisation in Kerala, which of the following best describes the most distinctive feature of the People's Plan Campaign (PPC) launched in 1996?

Accepted Answer

B. Direct and extensive participation of ordinary citizens, through Gram Sabhas and Ward Sabhas, in identifying local needs and formulating development plans. — The People's Plan Campaign (PPC) in Kerala was revolutionary for its emphasis on direct citizen participation. Its most distinctive feature was the active involvement of ordinary citizens, through Gram Sabhas and Ward Sabhas, in identifying local needs and formulating development plans, thereby democratizing the planning process from the grassroots. While financial devolution (Option A) was a crucial enabling factor, it was the participatory planning process that truly defined the uniqueness of the PPC. Option C describes institutional reforms mandated by constitutional amendments, not the spe

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A. The mandatory reservation of 40% of the state's plan funds for local self-government institutions (LSGIs).

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C. The establishment of independent State Election Commissions and State Finance Commissions to oversee local body elections and finances.

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D. The complete autonomy granted to LSGIs in revenue generation and allocation without state government oversight.

Question 6

Change into indirect speech: She said, 'I will come tomorrow.' →

Accepted Answer

She said she would come the next day — will→would; tomorrow→the next day.

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She said she will come tomorrow

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She said I will come tomorrow

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She says she will come the next day

Question 7

Synonym of ZEAL:

Accepted Answer

Enthusiasm — Zeal = great enthusiasm.

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Laziness

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Fear

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Silence

Question 8

Brahmananda Swami Sivayogi's Siddhashram is situated at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Alathur — Sivayogi founded Siddhashram at Alathur, Palakkad (1903).‌​‍

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Aluva

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Kalady

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Sivagiri

Question 9

Desert NP:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Both A and B — Desert NP in Rajasthan and Kutch.‌​‍

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Jaisalmer, Rajasthan

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Thar

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Kutch

Question 10

The Taj Mahal was built by Shah Jahan (c. 1632-1653) in memory of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mumtaz Mahal (Arjumand Banu) — Mumtaz died 1631 in childbirth (14th child). ‌​‍Chief architect traditionally Ustad Ahmad Lahauri. Made of white Makrana marble. ‌​‍UNESCO WHS.

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Jodha Bai

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Jahanara

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Nur Jahan

HSA Mixed Practice Test #809