HSA Mixed Practice Test #943

Question 1

Lok Sabha term was extended from 5 to 6 years by which amendment?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

42nd (1976) — 42nd Amendment during Emergency extended Lok Sabha/State Assembly term to 6 years. ‌​‍44th Amendment (1978) restored it to 5 years.

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39th

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44th (1978)

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86th

Question 2

World War II began with Germany's invasion of Poland on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1 September 1939 — Germany invaded Poland on 1 September 1939; Britain and France declared war on 3 September.‌​‍

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7 December 1941

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6 June 1944

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28 June 1914

Question 3

What is oil of vitriol?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sulphuric Acid — Sulphuric acid (H₂SO₄) is historically called oil of vitriol.‌​‍

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Sodium Chloride

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Hydrochloric Acid

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Nitric Acid

Question 4

The Erythraean Sea in ancient geography refers to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Red Sea — The Erythraean Sea in classical Greek texts is the Red Sea (and sometimes by extension the northwest Indian Ocean).‌​‍

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Bay of Bengal

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Arabian Sea

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Indian Ocean

Question 5

'Pandora's box' means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Source of many unforeseen troubles — From Greek mythology.‌​‍

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A treasure

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A puzzle

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A gift

Question 6

While globally lauded for its achievements, the Kerala Model of Development currently faces several critical sustainability challenges. Among the options below, which represents the most significant and pressing long-term challenge to its continued success?

Accepted Answer

B. The escalating fiscal burden stemming from an aging population, high social security commitments, and limited avenues for revenue generation. — A major long-term challenge for the Kerala Model is the increasing fiscal strain. This is primarily caused by a rapidly aging population demanding more extensive social security and healthcare services, coupled with high existing social welfare expenditures, and a relatively limited industrial base to generate sufficient state revenue, making it challenging to sustain the high level of public services.

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A. A significant decline in the quality and reach of public education and healthcare services due to underfunding.

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C. Persistent political instability and frequent changes in government hindering long-term policy implementation.

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D. A complete reversal of land reform policies, leading to increased agrarian distress and landlessness.

Question 7

Which of the following organs is responsible for the production of hydrochloric acid and the enzyme pepsin, crucial for the initial breakdown of proteins?

Accepted Answer

D. Stomach — The stomach secretes hydrochloric acid, which denatures proteins and activates pepsinogen into pepsin. Pepsin is the primary enzyme for protein digestion in the stomach. The small intestine is the main site for nutrient absorption. The pancreas produces digestive enzymes released into the small intestine. The liver produces bile but not pepsin or HCl.

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A. Small intestine

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B. Pancreas

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C. Liver

Question 8

The Chipko Movement for forest protection in the Himalayas was led by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sunderlal Bahuguna — Sunderlal Bahuguna led the Chipko ('embrace') movement in Uttarakhand (1973 onwards).‌​‍

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Medha Patkar

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Vandana Shiva

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Baba Amte

Question 9

Total articles in Constitution (current):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

470 — ~470 articles currently (originally 395).‌​‍

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395

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448

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500

Question 10

Which of the following is the PRIMARY mode of transmission of Mycobacterium tuberculosis?

Accepted Answer

B. Inhalation of aerosolized droplets — Mycobacterium tuberculosis is primarily spread through inhalation of aerosolized droplets expelled by an infected person during coughing or sneezing. It is not transmitted through direct contact with blood, ingestion of food, or vector-borne routes.

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A. Direct contact with infected blood

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C. Ingestion of contaminated food

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D. Vector-borne transmission via mosquitoes

HSA Mixed Practice Test #943