HSA Mixed Practice Test #867

Question 1

Which of the following is a key component of an effective drug distribution system in a hospital?

Accepted Answer

B. Unit dose packaging — Unit dose packaging is a key component of an effective drug distribution system in a hospital as it helps to reduce medication errors by ensuring that each dose is individually packaged and labeled. Automated dispensing cabinets and barcode scanning are also important components, but unit dose packaging is a fundamental aspect of safe medication distribution.

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A. Automated dispensing cabinets

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C. Barcode scanning

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D. All of the above are important, but B is the most critical

Question 2

What was the original name of Thycaud Ayya?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Subbarayan — Subbarayan was the original name of Thycaud Ayya Swami.‌​‍

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Muthukutty

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Mudisoodum Perumal

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Kunjikannan

Question 3

Jahangir's queen who effectively ran the empire in his later years was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Nur Jahan (Mehrunnisa) — Married Jahangir 1611. ‌​‍Coins issued in her name; part of junta with father Itimad-ud-Daula and brother Asaf Khan. Commissioned Itimad-ud-Daula's tomb (Agra, 'Baby Taj').

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Jahanara

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Jodha Bai

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Mumtaz Mahal

Question 4

Muziris, the ancient port of Kerala, is identified with modern:

Accepted Answer

Kodungallur — Muziris, a major ancient trading port, is identified with present-day Kodungallur in Thrissur district.

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Kozhikode

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Alappuzha

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Kollam

Question 5

LS strength frozen till:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2026 census — Frozen by 84th Amendment till after 2026 census.‌​‍

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2031

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2021

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Never

Question 6

Largest tribe in India:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Gond — MP, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Telangana, AP. ‌​‍Bhil (2nd largest): Gujarat, Rajasthan, MP, Maharashtra.

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Santhal

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Munda

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Bhil

Question 7

Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated on:

Accepted Answer

30 January 1948 — Gandhi was shot by Nathuram Godse at Birla House, Delhi on 30 January 1948.

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15 August 1948

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2 October 1948

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14 February 1948

Question 8

Unit of power:

Accepted Answer

Watt — W = J/s. 1 horsepower ≈ 746 W.

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Joule

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Newton

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Pascal

Question 9

Vagbhatananda was a reformer associated with which region?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Malabar — Vagbhatananda was a social reformer from Malabar who founded the Atmavidya Sangham.‌​‍

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Kuttanad

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Travancore

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Cochin

Question 10

The mirror used as a rear-view mirror in vehicles is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Convex mirror — Convex mirrors are used as rear-view mirrors because they provide a wider field of view, allowing drivers to see more of the road behind.‌​‍

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Plane mirror

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Concave mirror

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Parabolic mirror

HSA Mixed Practice Test #867