HSA Mixed Practice Test #839

Question 1

First lok sabha speaker:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

G.V. Mavalankar — Ganesh Vasudev Mavalankar.‌​‍

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Hukam Singh

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Dhillon

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Ayyangar

Question 2

Synonym of SCATHING:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Severe — Witheringly scornful.‌​‍

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Gentle

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Mild

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Kind

Question 3

Sugarcane belt:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

UP, Maharashtra, Karnataka — Multiple states.‌​‍

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Only Maharashtra

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Punjab

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Only UP

Question 4

Which colour of light has the longest wavelength?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Red — Red (~700 nm) has longest wavelength in visible spectrum; violet (~400 nm) shortest.‌​‍

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Violet

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Green

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Blue

Question 5

Deccan Riots year:

Accepted Answer

1875 — Peasant revolt against moneylenders.

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1857

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1890

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1900

Question 6

Kerala is actively promoting the development of its inland waterways. Apart from reducing road congestion, which of the following is the most significant advantage of prioritizing inland water transport in the state's logistical framework?

Accepted Answer

B. It significantly lowers the carbon footprint and operational costs for bulk cargo movement. — Inland water transport (B) is highly fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly, drastically lowering operational costs and carbon emissions for bulk cargo compared to other modes. While it aids in reducing land acquisition (D) and road congestion, its primary logistical advantage for the state's economy lies in this cost and environmental efficiency. Faster movement of perishables (A) is better served by road/air, and direct international connectivity (C) is an indirect benefit of port integration, not the primary benefit of inland waterways themselves.

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A. It facilitates faster movement of high-value perishable goods across districts.

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C. It enables direct connectivity to international shipping routes from major ports.

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D. It reduces the need for extensive land acquisition for infrastructure expansion.

Question 7

Time taken by sunlight to travel from the Sun's surface to Earth is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

8.3 minutes — Distance ~149.6 million km ÷ speed of light = ~8.3 minutes.‌​‍

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9.3 minutes

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9.3 hours

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8.3 seconds

Question 8

Lala Lajpat Rai died after:

Accepted Answer

Lathi charge 1928 — Protest against Simon Commission, Lahore.

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1919

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1857

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Kalapani

Question 9

Cognitive psychology studies:

Accepted Answer

Mental processes — perception, memory, thinking, problem solving — 'Cognitive revolution' (1950s-60s). Influenced by linguistics, computer science. Piaget, Neisser, Miller.

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Only emotion

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Only instinct

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Behavior only

Question 10

Synonym of LUCID:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Clear — Lucid = clearly expressed.‌​‍

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Heavy

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Dark

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Confusing

HSA Mixed Practice Test #839