HSA Mixed Practice Test #951

Question 1

Rusting is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Oxidation — Oxidation of iron.‌​‍

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Reduction

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Sublimation

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Fermentation

Question 2

Chirality in organic molecules requires:

Accepted Answer

sp³ carbon bonded to four different groups — Stereocenter. Pair of enantiomers rotate plane of polarized light oppositely. Important in drugs (thalidomide disaster).

Answer

Double bond

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sp² carbon

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sp carbon

Question 3

Arctic Circle latitude:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

66.5°N — 66.5° North.‌​‍

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66.5°S

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23.5°N

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90°N

Question 4

Mathrubhumi newspaper was founded in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1923 — Mathrubhumi was founded in 1923 by K.P. Kesava Menon in Kozhikode.‌​‍

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1888

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1911

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1946

Question 5

The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India holds a pivotal role in ensuring financial accountability. Which of the following is NOT a function of the CAG as per the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

C. Advising the President on the appointment of the Chief Vigilance Commissioner. — Option C is incorrect because the CAG does not advise the President on the appointment of the Chief Vigilance Commissioner. That function is handled by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC). The CAG's role is limited to auditing and reporting on financial matters as per Articles 148-151 of the Constitution.

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A. Conducting audits of the accounts of the Union and State Governments.

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B. Auditing the receipts and expenditure of bodies and authorities substantially financed by the Government.

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D. Reporting on the efficiency of the use of resources in the implementation of government programmes.

Question 6

Synonym of RESCIND:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Cancel — Revoke.‌​‍

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Confirm

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Approve

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Extend

Question 7

Emergency approval majority:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Special (2/3 + majority) — Special majority (Art 352).‌​‍

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Unanimous

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No approval needed

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Simple

Question 8

Total Fundamental Rights:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

6 — 6 (Right to Property removed by 44th Amendment).‌​‍

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5

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7

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8

Question 9

Which of the following is a key component of the 'Aardram' mission launched by the Government of Kerala to improve healthcare services?

Accepted Answer

B. Upgrading of government hospitals to 'Aardram' model with enhanced facilities — The 'Aardram' mission focuses on upgrading government hospitals to model institutions with improved infrastructure, technology, and patient care, rather than constructing new medical colleges or providing universal insurance. Private sector participation is not a core component of this mission.

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A. Construction of new medical colleges in every district

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C. Provision of free medical insurance to all Keralites

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D. Mandatory private sector participation in rural healthcare

Question 10

Akbar's mausoleum at:

Accepted Answer

Sikandra — Sikandra near Agra.

Answer

Agra

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Fatehpur Sikri

Answer

Delhi

HSA Mixed Practice Test #951