HSA Mixed Practice Test #849

Question 1

The Vice-President is elected by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Electoral college of MPs only (both Houses) — VP is elected by members (elected + nominated) of both Houses of Parliament only — State legislatures do NOT participate (unlike Presidential election).‌​‍

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Rajya Sabha only

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Lok Sabha only

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Direct public vote

Question 2

India's largest coal-producing state is:

Accepted Answer

Jharkhand — Jharkhand (with Odisha and Chhattisgarh) produces most of India's coal; Jharia and Bokaro are big coalfields.

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Bihar

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Odisha

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West Bengal

Question 3

Pernicious anaemia is caused by deficiency of:

Accepted Answer

Vitamin B₁₂ — B₁₂ (cobalamin) deficiency impairs RBC production → megaloblastic anaemia.

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Iron

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Vitamin C

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Folic acid

Question 4

The idiom 'at your beck and call' means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

under someone's absolute control — To be at someone's beck and call = always available to do their bidding.‌​‍

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under someone's protection

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without deliberation

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praising himself

Question 5

Governing Council of NITI Aayog:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

CMs + LG + PM — PM + CMs + UT LGs.‌​‍

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Cabinet

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All MPs

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PM only

Question 6

LED advantage:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Less energy, longer life — Energy efficient. Last 25,000+ hours.‌​‍

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Brighter only

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More heat

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Cheaper upfront

Question 7

Who was the first Education Minister of independent India and played a key role in establishing the IITs?

Accepted Answer

A. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad — Maulana Abul Kalam Azad served as India's first Education Minister from 1947 to 1958 and was instrumental in founding the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). While Nehru was the Prime Minister and Rajagopalachari was a prominent leader, Azad specifically led the education sector. Patel was focused on Home Affairs and integration of princely states.

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B. C. Rajagopalachari

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C. Jawaharlal Nehru

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D. Vallabhbhai Patel

Question 8

Kozhikode is also known as:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

City of Spices — Kozhikode is called the 'City of Spices' due to its historical role as a major spice trading port. ‌​‍'Queen of Arabian Sea' = Kochi. 'Venice of the East' = Alappuzha.

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Venice of the East

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Queen of Arabian Sea

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City of Seven Hills

Question 9

The simple future tense is used for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Action to happen later — Future simple: will + base verb; e.g., 'I will travel tomorrow.'‌​‍

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Action completed in past

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Habitual action

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Action already happening

Question 10

Which of the following body defenses is considered a NON-SPECIFIC immune response?

Accepted Answer

B. Phagocytosis by neutrophils and macrophages — Phagocytosis by neutrophils and macrophages is a non-specific immune response as it targets a wide range of pathogens without prior sensitization. Antibody production (Option A) and T-helper cell activation (Option C) are specific immune responses; memory cell formation (Option D) is a feature of adaptive immunity.

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A. Production of antibodies by B lymphocytes

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C. Activation of T-helper cells

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D. Memory cell formation after vaccination

HSA Mixed Practice Test #849