HSA Mixed Practice Test #872

Question 1

In which direction does the Deccan Plateau primarily slope?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

East — Slopes eastward.

Answer

West

Answer

North

Answer

South

Question 2

Alauddin Khilji's general:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Malik Kafur — Malik Kafur led Deccan campaigns.‌​‍

Answer

Ziauddin

Answer

Amir Khusrau

Answer

Ibn Battuta

Question 3

Vijayanagara founded during reign of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Muhammad bin Tughlaq — Muhammad bin Tughlaq era.‌​‍

Answer

Alauddin

Answer

Balban

Answer

Firoz

Question 4

The micro finance scheme for women SHG in Kerala:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kudumbasree — Kudumbasree (1998) — Kerala's flagship women SHG poverty eradication mission.‌​‍

Answer

Ayal Koottam

Answer

Indira Rozgar Yojana

Answer

Mahila Samridhi Yojana

Question 5

Deoxygenated blood pumped to lungs by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Right ventricle — Right ventricle → pulmonary artery → lungs.‌​‍

Answer

Right atrium

Answer

Left ventricle

Answer

Left atrium

Question 6

Kerala SilverLine consultations:

Accepted Answer

NDA opposition — Politically contested project.

Answer

Ongoing

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Approved

Answer

Scrapped

Question 7

The Sangam Age in ancient Tamilakam is dated:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

c. 300 BCE-300 CE — Three Sangams traditionally; extant literature (Ettuthogai, Pattuppattu, Tolkappiyam) mainly 100 BCE-250 CE. ‌​‍Ruled by muvendar: Cheras, Cholas, Pandyas.

Answer

1500-2000 BCE

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600 BCE-100 BCE

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500-1000 CE

Question 8

Largest artery:

Accepted Answer

Aorta — Aorta.

Answer

Pulmonary

Answer

Carotid

Answer

Vena cava

Question 9

The 'Kudumbashree' initiative in Kerala integrates health with livelihood by promoting community-based health programs. Which of the following is a direct outcome of this integration under the 'Health & Nutrition' component of Kudumbashree?

Accepted Answer

B. Establishment of 'Neighborhood Groups (NHGs)' to monitor maternal and child nutrition — Kudumbashree's 'Health & Nutrition' component strengthens community engagement via NHGs for nutrition monitoring and awareness. Option B aligns with this grassroots approach. Other options are either not feasible (A, C) or not universally implemented (D) under Kudumbashree.

Answer

A. Free distribution of high-end diagnostic equipment to all Ayalkootam units

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C. Mandatory hospitalization coverage for all NHG members under Ayushman Bharat

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D. Universal screening of all senior citizens for dementia in every panchayat

Question 10

Synonym of OPULENT:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Wealthy — Luxurious, rich.‌​‍

Answer

Empty

Answer

Plain

Answer

Poor

HSA Mixed Practice Test #872