HSA Mixed Practice Test #925

Question 1

Cataract involves:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Clouding of the lens — Cataract is opacification of the eye lens, typically age-related; treated by surgical replacement.‌​‍

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Pupil enlargement

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Corneal ulcer

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Detached retina

Question 2

The Vaikom Satyagraha was led by whom in its later stage when Gandhiji visited?

Accepted Answer

George Joseph — George Joseph took over leadership when Gandhi visited March 1925.

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T.K. Madhavan

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K.P. Kesava Menon

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K. Kelappan

Question 3

The Upanishads deal with:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Philosophy — Upanishads are philosophical texts forming the end of Vedic literature (Vedanta = 'end of Vedas').‌​‍

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Rituals

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Music

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Grammar

Question 4

Coelenterates (Cnidaria) are characterized by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Cnidoblasts (stinging cells) and radial symmetry — Hydra, jellyfish (Aurelia), coral. ‌​‍Two body forms: polyp and medusa. Diploblastic.

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Coelom present

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Vertebrates

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Bilateral symmetry

Question 5

Kerala's agricultural sector faces significant challenges including fragmentation of land holdings, labor shortages, and climate change impacts. Which of the following strategies is most likely to enhance the long-term sustainability and productivity of agriculture in Kerala, considering these constraints?

Accepted Answer

B. Implementing precision farming techniques, encouraging organic farming, and supporting farmer producer organizations (FPOs). — Option B presents a comprehensive and sustainable approach. Precision farming optimizes resource use, organic farming improves soil health and resilience against climate change, and FPOs help overcome land fragmentation by enabling collective action and better market access for small farmers. Monoculture (A) can degrade soil and increase vulnerability. Shifting to non-food crops (C) might compromise food security and environmental balance. Direct income support (D) is a welfare measure but doesn't fundamentally address productivity, sustainability, or structural issues.

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A. Promoting large-scale monoculture of cash crops to achieve economies of scale.

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C. Shifting entirely towards industrial cultivation of non-food crops for export markets.

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D. Providing direct income support to farmers without focusing on technological upgrades or diversification.

Question 6

Ozone formula:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

O3 — Triatomic oxygen.‌​‍

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H2O

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O2

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O

Question 7

Vernacular Press Act:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1878 — 1878 by Lord Lytton — restricted freedom of Indian language press.‌​‍

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1875

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1885

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1882

Question 8

A person who died after a 63 days long hunger strike:

Accepted Answer

Jatin Das — Jatin Das died after 63-day hunger strike in Lahore jail (1929).

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Ram Prasad Bismil

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Surya Sen

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B.K. Dutt

Question 9

Vaikom Satyagraha year:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1924-25 — Temple road access — 1924-25.‌​‍

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1942

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1920

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1930

Question 10

The Subsidiary Alliance Policy, used to expand British power in India, was devised by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Lord Wellesley — Lord Wellesley introduced the Subsidiary Alliance Policy as Governor-General.‌​‍

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Lord Hastings

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Lord Dalhousie

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Lord Cornwallis

HSA Mixed Practice Test #925