VFA Mixed Practice Test #33

Question 1

The first satellite of India was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Aryabhata — Aryabhata (1975), launched by the Soviet Union.‌​‍

Answer

Rohini

Answer

INSAT-1A

Answer

Bhaskara

Question 2

'Canterbury Tales' was written by:

Accepted Answer

Chaucer — Geoffrey Chaucer (1343–1400) — Father of English Literature.

Answer

Shakespeare

Answer

Donne

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Spenser

Question 3

Which hypothesis links poor foetal nutrition to adult diseases like type-2 diabetes and hypertension?

Accepted Answer

Barker Hypothesis — David Barker's hypothesis — the foetal origins of adult disease (DOHaD).

Answer

Germ Theory

Answer

Miasma Theory

Answer

Central Dogma

Question 4

A postpartum mother at 6 weeks requests contraception. She is breastfeeding exclusively and her menses have not returned. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate contraceptive method for her?

Accepted Answer

B. Progestin-only pill (POP) — The progestin-only pill (POP) is the safest contraceptive choice for a breastfeeding mother, as it does not affect milk production or infant growth. COCP is contraindicated due to estrogen's impact on lactation. Cu-IUD and DMPA are effective but may cause irregular bleeding, making POP preferable in the early postpartum period. Lactational amenorrhea alone is unreliable after 6 weeks postpartum.

Answer

A. Combined oral contraceptive pill (COCP)

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C. Copper intrauterine device (Cu-IUD)

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D. Depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) injection

Question 5

A student consistently performs exceptionally well across diverse academic subjects like Mathematics, Literature, and Science, and also demonstrates quick learning in extracurricular activities such as chess and debate. According to Charles Spearman's theory of intelligence, this broad pattern of high achievement is best explained by the presence of a strong:

Accepted Answer

C. General intelligence factor (g-factor) underlying all cognitive tasks. — Spearman's 'g-factor' represents a general mental ability that underlies and influences performance on a wide range of cognitive tasks. The student's consistent high performance across diverse areas suggests a strong underlying general intelligence, rather than just specific abilities (s-factor) or constructs from other theories.

Answer

A. Specific factor (s-factor) for each individual domain.

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B. Crystallized intelligence derived from extensive learning.

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D. Multiple intelligences working in harmony.

Question 6

Silent Valley National Park in Kerala is located in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Palakkad — Silent Valley NP lies in Palakkad district; designated NP in 1984.‌​‍

Answer

Wayanad

Answer

Pathanamthitta

Answer

Idukki

Question 7

Kerala was formed on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1 November 1956 — Kerala was formed on 1 November 1956 under the States Reorganisation Act by merging Travancore-Cochin state and the Malabar district of Madras.‌​‍

Answer

15 August 1947

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1 May 1960

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26 January 1950

Question 8

EMS dismissed in:

Accepted Answer

1959 — Liberation Struggle. Art 356.

Answer

1957

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1960

Answer

1962

Question 9

Which Indian state has recently discovered significant lithium deposits?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

J&K (Salal-Haimana 2023) — Salal-Haimana, J&K 2023.‌​‍

Answer

Gujarat

Answer

Only imported

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Kerala

Question 10

Secondary structure of protein includes:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

α-helix and β-pleated sheets (H-bonds) — Primary: sequence. ‌​‍Secondary: local folding. Tertiary: 3D. ‌​‍Quaternary: multiple subunits (e.g., Hb).

Answer

Disulfide bridges only

Answer

Quaternary

Answer

Amino acid sequence

VFA Mixed Practice Test #33