HSA Mixed Practice Test #861

Question 1

Kabir's philosophy:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Unity of both — Nirguna Bhakti — harmony.‌​‍

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Muslim only

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Atheist

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Hindu only

Question 2

Which is NOT an Ayurvedic text?

Accepted Answer

Mukundamala — 'Mukundamala' is a Sanskrit devotional poem by King Kulasekhara — not an Ayurvedic text.

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Mathangaleela

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Aalathur Manipravaalam

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Yogamritham

Question 3

Which social change strategy is BEST suited for addressing the problem of alcoholism in a rural community?

Accepted Answer

B. Conducting peer-led awareness programs and community support groups — Peer-led programs (Option B) foster trust and long-term behavioral change, addressing root causes like social acceptance and lack of support. Legal prohibition (A) and price hikes (D) often lead to resistance, while free treatment alone (C) does not prevent relapse.

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A. Imposing legal prohibition and punitive measures

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C. Providing free treatment only to severe cases in district hospitals

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D. Increasing the price of alcohol through taxation without community engagement

Question 4

'Bullion' in the context of mercantilism refers to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Gold and silver collected as wealth — Bullion = stored gold and silver; its quantity measured a state's wealth.‌​‍

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Paper currency

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Land holdings

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Spice trade profits

Question 5

Smallpox vaccine by:

Accepted Answer

Jenner — Edward Jenner (1796).

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Pasteur

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Koch

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Lister

Question 6

Change to passive: 'They will construct a new building.'‌​‍

Accepted Answer

A new building will be constructed — Future simple passive: will + be + past participle.‌​‍

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A new building was constructed

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A new building is constructed

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A new building has been constructed

Question 7

The bicarbonate buffer system is the most important extracellular buffer in human blood. Which chemical species primarily constitute this buffer system to maintain pH homeostasis?

Accepted Answer

C. Carbonic acid (H2CO3) and bicarbonate ions (HCO3-) — The bicarbonate buffer system consists of carbonic acid (H2CO3) as the weak acid and its conjugate base, bicarbonate ions (HCO3-). This system effectively neutralizes excess acids and bases, playing a critical role in maintaining blood pH within a narrow physiological range. While other buffer systems exist, the carbonic acid/bicarbonate system is the primary extracellular buffer.

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A. Phosphate ions and proteins

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B. Hemoglobin and plasma proteins

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D. Ammonia and ammonium ions

Question 8

Schedule 11:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Panchayat 29 subjects — Added by 73rd Amendment.‌​‍

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Municipal 18

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Languages

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Oaths

Question 9

National Commission for Minorities:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1992 — NCM Act 1992.‌​‍

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1995

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1993

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2000

Question 10

Synonym of QUIXOTIC:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Idealistic — Impractical idealist.‌​‍

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Practical

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Realistic

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Sensible

HSA Mixed Practice Test #861