HSA Mixed Practice Test #930

Question 1

Rural-urban continuum concept means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Continuous gradient between rural and urban, not binary — Louis Wirth and later scholars — communities fall along spectrum; rural-urban differences gradual, not absolute.‌​‍

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Only rural matters

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Strict division

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Only urban matters

Question 2

Molar mass of CO₂ is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

44 g/mol — C(12) + 2×O(16) = 44 g/mol.‌​‍

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46 g/mol

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32 g/mol

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28 g/mol

Question 3

Vitamin B12 deficiency:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Anaemia — Pernicious anaemia. Cobalamin. Source: meat, eggs.‌​‍

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Night blindness

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Scurvy

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Beriberi

Question 4

Kerala is actively promoting the development of its inland waterways, particularly the West Coast Canal, to enhance sustainable transport. Which of the following is the MOST significant advantage of developing inland waterways for freight transport in Kerala compared to road or rail?

Accepted Answer

D. Lower operational costs and reduced carbon footprint per ton-kilometer of cargo. — Inland water transport is globally recognized for its superior fuel efficiency and capacity to carry bulk cargo, resulting in significantly lower operational costs and a reduced carbon footprint per ton-kilometer compared to road or rail. While utilizing existing waterways can reduce new land acquisition (Option B), the primary and most significant advantage for sustainable freight movement lies in its economic and environmental efficiency. Options A and C are generally incorrect for inland water transport.

Answer

A. Significantly faster transit times for long-distance cargo movement.

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B. Requires minimal land acquisition compared to expanding road or rail networks.

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C. Offers greater flexibility in route selection and door-to-door delivery.

Question 5

Individual Satyagraha (1940) first Satyagrahi:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vinoba Bhave — Vinoba Bhave was the first individual Satyagrahi.‌​‍

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Patel

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Gandhi

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Jawaharlal Nehru

Question 6

First Finance Minister:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Shanmukham Chetty — R.K. Shanmukham Chetty.‌​‍

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John Mathai

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Liaquat Ali

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C.D. Deshmukh

Question 7

The greenhouse gas with the highest contribution to global warming is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Carbon dioxide — CO₂ is the largest contributor to anthropogenic greenhouse effect by volume.‌​‍

Answer

Methane

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CFCs

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Nitrous oxide

Question 8

Who was the author of the book 'Adwaitha Panjaram'?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kunjan Pillai — Sree Narayana Guru's birth name was Nanu Asan; Adwaitha Panjaram is among his philosophical works.‌​‍

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Vakkom Maulavi

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Thycaud Ayya Guru

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V.T. Bhattathirippad

Question 9

The Mountbatten Plan (3 June 1947) proposed:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Partition of India into two dominions — Mountbatten's plan led to partition into India and Pakistan on 15 August 1947.‌​‍

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Monarchy

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Complete unity of India

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Retention of British rule

Question 10

Private Member's Bill:

Accepted Answer

By MP not minister — Introduced by MP other than a Minister.

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Govt Bill by minister

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President

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Speaker

HSA Mixed Practice Test #930