VFA Mixed Practice Test #64

Question 1

Cardiac glycosides like Digoxin are known for their positive inotropic effect, which increases the force of myocardial contraction. This effect primarily involves:

Accepted Answer

B. Inhibiting the Na+/K+-ATPase pump. — Cardiac glycosides inhibit the Na+/K+-ATPase pump in cardiac muscle cells, leading to increased intracellular sodium. This in turn reduces the activity of the Na+/Ca2+ exchanger, resulting in increased intracellular calcium, which enhances myocardial contractility.

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A. Blocking beta-adrenergic receptors.

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C. Increasing cyclic AMP levels.

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D. Dilating peripheral blood vessels.

Question 2

Under the NDPS Act, 1985, unauthorized cultivation of opium poppy, cannabis plant, or coca plant, or the manufacturing, possession, sale, purchase, transport, import, export, or use of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, generally attracts which of the following?

Accepted Answer

B. Imprisonment ranging from ten to twenty years and a fine of one to two lakh rupees. — The NDPS Act, 1985, imposes severe penalties for offenses related to illicit trafficking of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances. Typical punishments for significant offenses involve rigorous imprisonment for ten to twenty years and substantial fines, reflecting the gravity of these crimes.

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A. Simple imprisonment up to one year or fine up to ten thousand rupees.

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C. Community service for a period of six months with no fine.

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D. Revocation of professional license without any criminal prosecution.

Question 3

The modern periodic table has how many periods?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

7 — 7 horizontal rows (periods) in the modern periodic table.‌​‍

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8

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18

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5

Question 4

Under the new NEP 2020 framework, the Rashtriya Shiksha Aayog (RSA) replaces the existing structure for educational governance. Which of the following is a key function of RSA as per the policy?

Accepted Answer

B. Developing a single national curriculum framework for all stages of school education — The Rashtriya Shiksha Aayog (RSA) is tasked with developing a single national curriculum framework across all stages of school education under NEP 2020. Option A is incorrect as exams remain under state/board control, C is unrelated to RSA's role, and D is under the purview of the Ministry of Education or state departments, not RSA.

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A. Conducting annual state-level examinations for Class 10 and 12

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C. Managing the recruitment of teachers through competitive exams like Kerala PSC

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D. Overseeing the implementation of mid-day meal schemes in government schools

Question 5

UN founded:‌​‍

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1945 — 24 October 1945.‌​‍

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1942

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1948

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1950

Question 6

India's rank in global Startup ecosystem:‌​‍

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3rd — 3rd largest startup ecosystem (after US, China).‌​‍

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5th

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10th

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1st

Question 7

The INA trials were held at:‌​‍

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Delhi Red Fort — The INA trials (1945-46) were held at Red Fort, Delhi. ‌​‍Public sympathy for INA officers boosted nationalist sentiment.

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Calcutta

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Bombay

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Madras

Question 8

Deficiency of Iodine causes:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Goitre — Iodine deficiency causes Goitre (swelling of the thyroid gland).‌​‍

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Diabetes

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Anaemia

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Scurvy

Question 9

Electrical appliances are rated at the voltage and:

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Power they consume — Example: 230V, 100W bulb = consumes 100W at 230V.

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Current they use

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Resistance

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Frequency only

Question 10

Nykaa founder:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Falguni Nayar — Falguni Nayar.‌​‍

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Kiran

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Others

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VSS

VFA Mixed Practice Test #64