VFA Mixed Practice Test #25

Question 1

The 'Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award' is given for excellence in which of the following fields?

Accepted Answer

C. Classical Music and Dance — The Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award is conferred for outstanding contributions in classical music (e.g., Carnatic, Hindustani), dance (e.g., Bharatanatyam, Kathakali), and allied performing arts. The Akademi does not primarily cover folk arts, painting, or film, making classical music and dance the correct focus.

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A. Painting and Sculpture

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B. Folk Arts and Theater

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D. Film and Television

Question 2

Sree Narayana Guru's famous slogan 'One Caste, One Religion, One God for Man' was first declared at which historic event?

Accepted Answer

C. Aruvippuram Installation (1888) — The slogan was proclaimed during the consecration of the Siva idol at Aruvippuram in 1888, marking a radical departure from caste-based idol worship. The Vaikom Satyagraha and Guruvayur Satyagraha occurred later, while the Sivagiri Pilgrimage was organized in 1928 but the slogan predates it.

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A. Vaikom Satyagraha (1924)

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B. Sivagiri Pilgrimage (1928)

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D. Guruvayur Satyagraha (1931)

Question 3

Study of ear:

Accepted Answer

Otology/Otolaryngology — Otology / Otorhinolaryngology (ENT).

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Ophthalmology

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Dermatology

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Orthopedics

Question 4

Which of the following infections is primarily transmitted through the fecal-oral route?

Accepted Answer

B. Typhoid fever — Typhoid fever is transmitted via the fecal-oral route, typically through contaminated food or water. Hepatitis B is primarily transmitted through blood and body fluids. Tuberculosis is airborne, and malaria is transmitted by mosquitoes.

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A. Hepatitis B

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C. Tuberculosis

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D. Malaria

Question 5

The first Indian woman in space was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kalpana Chawla — Kalpana Chawla (1997, Columbia mission). ‌​‍She was of Indian origin but US citizen.

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Sunita Williams

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Tessy Thomas

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Ritu Karidhal

Question 6

Volcanic eruption type — explosive strato-volcano:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Explosive pyroclastic flows (e.g., Vesuvius, Mount St. Helens) — Acidic, viscous magma. ‌​‍Tall cone shape. Deadly lahars and ash clouds. ‌​‍VEI scale 0-8.

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Underwater only

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Only effusive

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Silent

Question 7

The Western Ghats play a crucial role in shaping Kerala's climate and monsoon patterns. Which of the following best describes their primary influence on the Southwest Monsoon rainfall distribution in the state?

Accepted Answer

A. They act as a physical barrier, forcing the moisture-laden Southwest Monsoon winds to rise, condense, and cause heavy orographic rainfall on their windward slopes. — The Western Ghats are a major physiographic feature that intercepts the Southwest Monsoon winds. As these winds strike the western slopes (windward side), they are forced to ascend, cool, condense, and precipitate heavy rainfall. This phenomenon, known as orographic rainfall, is the primary reason for the abundant rainfall in Kerala during the Southwest Monsoon. Options B, C, and D describe incorrect or secondary effects, or misrepresent the overall climate.

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B. They facilitate the entry of dry continental air masses, leading to a significant reduction in rainfall across the central districts during the monsoon season.

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C. They cause the Northeast Monsoon to intensify significantly, resulting in prolonged periods of heavy rainfall in the coastal plains during winter months.

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D. They create a strong rain shadow effect on the entire eastern side of Kerala, making it uniformly arid throughout the year.

Question 8

Heart beats per minute:

Accepted Answer

72 — 72 beats/min (normal adult resting).

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50

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100

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120

Question 9

Malampuzha Dam is built across which river?

Accepted Answer

Bharathapuzha — Malampuzha Dam is built across the Malampuzha River, a tributary of the Bharathapuzha, in Palakkad.

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Periyar

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Chalakudy

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Kabani

Question 10

Paytm crisis:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Paytm Payments Bank restrictions 2024 — RBI curbs on PPBL early 2024.‌​‍

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Acquired

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Closed

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IPO 2024

VFA Mixed Practice Test #25