HSA Mixed Practice Test #977

Question 1

___ Europeans conquered many parts of the world before First World War. (article)

Accepted Answer

The — Definite article 'The' for a specific nationality/group.

Answer

A

Answer

An

Answer

None of these

Question 2

The National Security Guard (NSG) works under which Union Ministry?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ministry of Home Affairs — NSG is a specialized counter-terrorism unit under the Ministry of Home Affairs.‌​‍

Answer

Ministry of Communications

Answer

Ministry of Commerce and Industry

Answer

Ministry of Culture

Question 3

The Indian state with the maximum number of members in Rajya Sabha is:

Accepted Answer

Uttar Pradesh — UP sends 31 members to Rajya Sabha — the largest state contingent.

Answer

Bihar

Answer

Maharashtra

Answer

Tamil Nadu

Question 4

The voting age in India was reduced from 21 to 18 by which Constitutional Amendment?

Accepted Answer

61st — The 61st Constitutional Amendment (1988) reduced the voting age from 21 to 18.

Answer

42nd

Answer

44th

Answer

73rd

Question 5

The three types of muscles in the human body are:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Skeletal, smooth, cardiac — Skeletal (voluntary, striated), smooth (involuntary, non-striated), cardiac (involuntary, striated).‌​‍

Answer

Long, short, round

Answer

Cardiac, skeletal, involuntary

Answer

Voluntary, involuntary, reflex

Question 6

Which is the only river in peninsular India to flow through a rift valley?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Narmada — The Narmada and Tapti both flow westward through rift valleys; Narmada rises at Amarkantak.‌​‍

Answer

Krishna

Answer

Kaveri

Answer

Godavari

Question 7

A farmer in Kerala wants to shift from traditional paddy cultivation to a more profitable and sustainable model, considering the changing climate and market demands. Which of the following approaches would be most aligned with the objectives of promoting agricultural diversification and sustainability in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

C. Integrating aquaculture with paddy cultivation (Paddy-fish farming) and intercropping with short-duration vegetables. — Integrating aquaculture with paddy cultivation (Paddy-fish farming) and intercropping with short-duration vegetables represents a holistic approach to agricultural diversification and sustainability. This method enhances biodiversity, optimizes resource utilization, and provides multiple income streams, aligning with modern sustainable farming practices in Kerala. Options A, B, and D primarily suggest monoculture or less sustainable intensification, which do not fully address the need for diversification and environmental resilience.

Answer

A. Focusing solely on increasing the yield of existing paddy varieties through chemical fertilizers and pesticides.

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B. Cultivating high-value spices like black pepper and cardamom as monocrops in large plantations.

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D. Shifting entirely to rubber plantation as it offers stable long-term returns.

Question 8

The quality of being clever, original, and inventive is ___.

Accepted Answer

ingenuity — Ingenuity = cleverness / inventiveness.

Answer

ineptitude

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incompetence

Answer

clumsiness

Question 9

The Swiss scientist who researched causes of diseases during the Renaissance was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Paracelsus — Paracelsus pioneered medical chemistry and iatrochemistry.‌​‍

Answer

Galen

Answer

Andreas Vesalius

Answer

William Harvey

Question 10

Earth Day:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

22 Apr — 22 April.‌​‍

Answer

22 Mar

Answer

5 Jun

Answer

16 Sep

HSA Mixed Practice Test #977