HSA Mixed Practice Test #874

Question 1

Which of the following statements best describes the role of creatinine in clinical biochemistry?

Accepted Answer

A. It is a byproduct of muscle metabolism and is excreted by the kidneys — Creatinine is a waste product generated from muscle metabolism (creatine phosphate breakdown) and is excreted by the kidneys. It is used clinically to estimate glomerular filtration rate (GFR) and assess renal function. It is not synthesized in the liver, a hormone, or a neurotransmitter.

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B. It is synthesized in the liver and used for energy production in muscles

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C. It is a hormone released by the thyroid gland to regulate metabolism

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D. It is a neurotransmitter involved in synaptic transmission

Question 2

Art 50:

Accepted Answer

Judiciary from executive — Separation of judiciary and executive.

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Panchayats

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UCC

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Workers

Question 3

Vinoba Bhave offered individual satyagraha in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

17 Oct 1940 — Vinoba Bhave was the first individual satyagrahi on 17 October 1940.‌​‍

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15 May 1941

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21 Sept 1941

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10 May 1942

Question 4

Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1983 — 1983.‌​‍

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1975

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1990

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2000

Question 5

He ___ here for 10 years.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

has lived — 'For 10 years' (continuing to present) = Present Perfect: has lived.‌​‍

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lives

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lived

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had lived

Question 6

Mudumalai NP:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

TN — TN — Nilgiris.‌​‍

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Kerala

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Karnataka

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AP

Question 7

Myoglobin in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Muscles (stores O2) — Muscle oxygen storage.‌​‍

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Kidney

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Liver

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Blood

Question 8

___ was launched to ameliorate conditions of urban slum dwellers below poverty line without adequate shelter:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Valmiki Ambedkar Awaas Yojana — VAMBAY (2001) — for urban slum housing.‌​‍

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Bharat Nirman

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Antyodaya Anna Yojana

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Samagra Awaas Yojana

Question 9

Gayatri Mantra addresses:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Surya (Savitr) — Solar deity Savitr.‌​‍

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Agni

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Varuna

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Indra

Question 10

Kudumbashree is a programme for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Women empowerment — Kudumbashree (1998) = Kerala's women empowerment and poverty eradication programme.‌​‍

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Education

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Road building

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Agriculture

HSA Mixed Practice Test #874