VFA Mixed Practice Test #109

Question 1

The largest gland in the human body, vital for detoxification, metabolism, and bile production, is located in the upper right quadrant of the abdomen. Identify this organ.

Accepted Answer

C. Liver — The liver is indeed the largest gland and internal organ, performing over 500 vital functions including detoxification of drugs and toxins, metabolism of nutrients, and production of bile for fat digestion. The pancreas, spleen, and kidneys have distinct primary roles and locations.

Answer

A. Pancreas

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B. Spleen

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D. Kidney

Question 2

Kerala State Archaeology Dept HQ:

Accepted Answer

Thiruvananthapuram — TVM.

Answer

Thrissur

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Kochi

Answer

Kottayam

Question 3

Which is the first fully organic state in India?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sikkim — Sikkim was declared India's first fully organic state in 2016.‌​‍

Answer

Haryana

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Kerala

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Punjab

Question 4

Kaumudi Teacher is remembered for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Donating her ornaments to Gandhi at Vadakara — Kaumudi Teacher donated gold bangles/earrings in front of Gandhi and vowed a simple khadi life.‌​‍

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Founding a school for Dalits

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Writing Savarna Jatha pamphlets

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Leading Vaikom Satyagraha

Question 5

Moment of inertia of a thin uniform rod (mass M, length L) about centre is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

ML²/12 — I_centre = ML²/12. ‌​‍About end: ML²/3 (parallel-axis theorem: I_end = I_centre + M(L/2)²).

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ML²/2

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ML²/3

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ML²

Question 6

Most abundant gas in atmosphere:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Nitrogen — Nitrogen — 78% of Earth's atmosphere.‌​‍

Answer

Carbon dioxide

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Argon

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Oxygen

Question 7

Who wrote the first biography of Sree Narayana Guru?

Accepted Answer

Murkothu Kumaran — Murkothu Kumaran's biography of Sree Narayana Guru was the first.

Answer

Moorkoth Ramunni

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Kumaranasan

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Dr. Palpu

Question 8

During the process of external respiration, where does the primary exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide occur in the human body?

Accepted Answer

C. Alveoli — The alveoli are tiny air sacs within the lungs, highly vascularized, and serve as the primary site for gas exchange between the inhaled air and the blood. Oxygen diffuses from the alveoli into the blood, while carbon dioxide diffuses from the blood into the alveoli to be exhaled. The trachea, bronchi, and larynx are part of the conducting airways that transport air but are not involved in gas exchange.

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A. Trachea

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B. Bronchi

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D. Larynx

Question 9

What is NITI Aayog's 'Shoonya' campaign? ‌​‍(1) Zero-pollution e-mobility (2) Consumer awareness on air pollution (3) Promotes electric vehicles

Accepted Answer

1, 2 and 3 — Shoonya (2021) combines all three — zero-pollution EV campaign with consumer awareness and promotion.‌​‍

Answer

2 only

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1 and 3

Answer

2 and 3

Question 10

INC founded:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1885 — 1885 by A.O. Hume.‌​‍

Answer

1880

Answer

1890

Answer

1895

VFA Mixed Practice Test #109