VFA Mixed Practice Test #11

Question 1

The communicable disease that has been fully controlled by a national programme is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Smallpox — Smallpox eradicated worldwide (WHO 1980) — India free via national programme.‌​‍

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Filaria

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Tuberculosis

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Malaria

Question 2

The SI unit of power is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Watt — Power = work/time; SI unit is watt (1 W = 1 J/s).‌​‍

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Newton

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Joule

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Pascal

Question 3

Considering the elements located in the fourth period of the modern periodic table, specifically Potassium (K), Calcium (Ca), and Scandium (Sc), which of the following statements accurately describes a periodic trend observed when moving from left to right across these elements?

Accepted Answer

D. The electronegativity generally increases, indicating a greater tendency to attract electrons in a chemical bond. — Electronegativity is the measure of an atom's ability to attract electrons in a chemical bond. As one moves from left to right across a period, the effective nuclear charge increases, and the atomic size generally decreases, leading to a stronger pull on valence electrons and thus higher electronegativity. Options A, B, and C describe inverse trends or incorrect justifications for elements within the same period.

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A. The atomic radius generally increases due to the addition of a new electron shell.

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B. The metallic character becomes more pronounced as the tendency to lose electrons increases.

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C. The first ionization energy generally decreases due to increased shielding effect.

Question 4

The hip joint is a:

Accepted Answer

Ball-and-socket joint — Hip and shoulder are ball-and-socket joints allowing rotation.

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Hinge joint

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Pivot joint

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Gliding joint

Question 5

Who was CJI of India at the start and end of 2025?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Khanna then Gavai — Start of 2025: Sanjiv Khanna (since 11 Nov 2024). ‌​‍He retired on 13 May 2025. Since 14 May 2025: B.R. ‌​‍Gavai.

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Gavai both

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Khanna both

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Chandrachud then Khanna

Question 6

Which among the following is the primary function of the Kerala State Planning Board?

Accepted Answer

C. Formulating the Five-Year Plans and monitoring state development — The Kerala State Planning Board is responsible for formulating and monitoring the Five-Year Plans for the state's development. Option A refers to scheme implementation (a line department function), Option B pertains to the Finance Department, and Option D involves the Audit Department, making them incorrect.

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A. Implementing centrally sponsored schemes in Kerala

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B. Preparing the annual financial statement of the state

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D. Auditing the expenditure of local self-government institutions

Question 7

In Kerala, 'Vayana Dinam' (Reading Day) is observed on June 19th. Which prominent figure's death anniversary is commemorated on this day, emphasizing the importance of reading and literacy?

Accepted Answer

B. P.N. Panicker — Vayana Dinam, or Reading Day, in Kerala is observed on June 19th, marking the death anniversary of P.N. Panicker. He is widely known as the 'Father of the Library Movement' in Kerala, and his efforts significantly contributed to promoting literacy and reading habits across the state. The other figures are prominent in Kerala but not directly associated with Reading Day in this context.

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A. E.M.S. Namboodiripad

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C. A.K. Gopalan

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D. Kumaran Asan

Question 8

In the context of decentralized planning and development in Kerala's three-tier Panchayati Raj system, which of the following statements accurately describes the primary role of the District Planning Committee (DPC)?

Accepted Answer

B. The DPC prepares a draft development plan for the entire district by consolidating the plans prepared by the Panchayats and Municipalities. — The District Planning Committee (DPC), constituted under Article 243ZD of the Constitution, plays a crucial role in decentralized planning. Its primary function is to consolidate the plans prepared by the Panchayats (Gram, Block, and District) and the Municipalities in the district, and then prepare a draft development plan for the entire district. This consolidated plan is then forwarded to the State Government for consideration, ensuring integrated development planning. Approving budgets or resolving disputes are not its primary functions, and election supervision is the role of the State El

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A. The DPC is solely responsible for approving the annual budget of all Gram Panchayats within the district.

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C. The DPC primarily acts as an appellate body for resolving disputes between different Panchayati Raj Institutions in the district.

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D. The DPC's main function is to supervise the conduct of elections to the Block Panchayats and District Panchayats.

Question 9

Carbon-14, used in radiocarbon dating, differs from carbon-12 in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Number of neutrons — ¹²C has 6 neutrons; ¹⁴C has 8 neutrons — both have 6 protons.‌​‍

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Number of electrons

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Number of protons

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Charge

Question 10

The primary site for the absorption of digested nutrients in the human body is the:

Accepted Answer

C. Small intestine — The small intestine is specifically adapted with villi and microvilli to maximize surface area for the absorption of most digested nutrients, including carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. The stomach primarily handles digestion and some minor absorption, while the large intestine absorbs water and electrolytes. The esophagus is for transport.

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A. Stomach

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B. Large intestine

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D. Esophagus

VFA Mixed Practice Test #11