VFA Mixed Practice Test #23

Question 1

Justice Fathima Beevi:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Multiple roles — SC judge + TN Governor.‌​‍

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Kerala CM

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First woman SC judge (from Kerala)

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Governor too

Question 2

Reflex actions are controlled by the:

Accepted Answer

Spinal cord — Reflex arcs bypass the brain and are mediated by the spinal cord.

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Cerebrum

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Cerebellum

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Medulla

Question 3

Kerala sex ratio (2011):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1084 — 1,084 — highest in India.‌​‍

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984

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1020

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1058

Question 4

The Nobel Prize in Literature 2022 was awarded to:

Accepted Answer

Annie Ernaux — French writer Annie Ernaux won the 2022 Literature Nobel for autobiographical writing.

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Bob Dylan

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Kazuo Ishiguro

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Peter Handke

Question 5

Which of these is an irrational number?

Accepted Answer

√2 — √2 is irrational (non-terminating non-repeating decimal). √9=3, √16=4, √25=5 are rational.

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√9

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√16

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√25

Question 6

Nobel Prize in Economics 2024 was awarded for research on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Institutional role in prosperity — Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, and James Robinson won for research on how institutions shape national prosperity.‌​‍

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Climate economics

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Behavioural economics

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Trade theory

Question 7

The default font in MS Word (newer versions) is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Calibri — Calibri (11pt) is the default font in MS Word 2007 and later versions.‌​‍

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Times New Roman

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Arial

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Verdana

Question 8

A patient suffering from joint pains experiences severe pain on first motion, which gradually improves with continued motion. The pains are worse from cold, damp weather and drafts. There is also a characteristic red, triangular tip on the tongue. What is the most likely remedy?

Accepted Answer

B. Rhus toxicodendron — Rhus toxicodendron is strongly indicated by the modality of pain being worse on first motion but better by continued motion, aggravation from cold and damp, and the presence of a red, triangular tip on the tongue. Bryonia has pains worse by any motion. Ledum palustre is indicated for coldness of affected parts and amelioration by cold applications. Colchicum is known for gouty pains and extreme sensitivity to odors.

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A. Bryonia alba

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C. Ledum palustre

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D. Colchicum autumnale

Question 9

A pregnant woman in her second trimester asks about essential nutrients for her baby's development. Which nutrient is crucial for preventing neural tube defects and should be emphasized during antenatal counseling, especially in the periconceptional period?

Accepted Answer

C. Folic Acid; for proper neural tube closure and preventing birth defects. — Folic acid (Vitamin B9) is critically important for preventing neural tube defects (NTDs) such as spina bifida and anencephaly. Supplementation is recommended starting at least one month before conception and continuing through the first trimester, as neural tube closure occurs very early in pregnancy.

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A. Iron; for preventing maternal anemia and promoting fetal growth.

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B. Calcium; for strong bones and teeth development.

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D. Vitamin D; for calcium absorption and bone health.

Question 10

India's national tree is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Banyan — Indian Banyan (Ficus benghalensis) is the national tree.‌​‍

Answer

Peepul

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Mango

Answer

Neem

VFA Mixed Practice Test #23