HSA Mixed Practice Test #834

Question 1

How many biodiversity hotspots are there in India?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

4 — India has 4 biodiversity hotspots: Western Ghats, Eastern Himalayas, Indo-Burma, and Sundaland (Nicobar Islands).‌​‍

Answer

2

Answer

3

Answer

5

Question 2

Scurvy prevention:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vitamin C (citrus) — Citrus fruits.‌​‍

Answer

Iodine

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Iron

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Protein

Question 3

Sun's surface temperature:

Accepted Answer

5,500°C — ~5,500°C (5778 K).

Answer

1,000°C

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10,000°C

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100,000°C

Question 4

Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal (1632-1653) in memory of:

Accepted Answer

Mumtaz Mahal (Arjumand Banu Begum) — Mumtaz Mahal died in childbirth 1631 (14th child). Taj Mahal in Agra UNESCO site; chief architect Ustad Ahmad Lahauri.

Answer

Nur Jahan

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Jahanara

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Ruqaiya

Question 5

Connecting link between reptiles and birds:

Accepted Answer

Archaeopteryx (fossil, feathers + teeth) — ~150 mya, Jurassic. Had feathers (bird) and teeth + tail (reptile).

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Pterodactyl

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Ichthyostega

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Lungfish

Question 6

Kiribati crossing IDL:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Crosses time zones — Spans multiple time zones.‌​‍

Answer

Three

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No

Answer

Only one zone

Question 7

Cannabinoids are from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Cannabis sativa (ganja, charas, marijuana) — THC is active compound. ‌​‍Chronic use → amotivation, memory issues. Not physiologically addictive but psychologically.

Answer

Ephedra

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Coca

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Poppy

Question 8

'Give me blood, I shall give you freedom' was said by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Subhas Chandra Bose — Subhas Chandra Bose made this famous call to the Indian National Army.‌​‍

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Gandhi

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Jawaharlal Nehru

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Bhagat Singh

Question 9

Kerala Sahitya Akademi:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Thrissur — Thrissur.‌​‍

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TVM

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Kottayam

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Kochi

Question 10

As per the recent NEP 2023 guidelines, which of the following is NOT a key feature of the 'National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCFSE) 2023'?

Accepted Answer

C. Mandatory board exams for Classes 10 and 12 in all subjects — NEP 2023 promotes experiential learning, reduces curriculum load, and integrates vocational education early, but does not mandate board exams for all subjects in Classes 10 and 12. Such exams are typically limited to core subjects to reduce stress.

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A. Emphasis on experiential and holistic learning

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B. Reduction of curriculum load with focus on core concepts

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D. Integration of vocational education from Class 6 onwards

HSA Mixed Practice Test #834