VFA Mixed Practice Test #176

Question 1

The Kochi Rajya Praja Mandal was formed in 1941 demanding:

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Responsible government — Praja Mandal led by Ikkanda Warrier, Panampilly Govinda Menon and V.R. Krishnan Ezhuthachan fought for responsible government.

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Temple entry

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Land reform

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Linguistic reorganization

Question 2

Which is NOT a greenhouse gas?‌​‍

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Nitrogen — Nitrogen (~78% of atmosphere) is NOT a greenhouse gas. ‌​‍CO₂, CH₄, N₂O, and CFCs are greenhouse gases.

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CO₂

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Methane

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N₂O

Question 3

The proposed development of National Waterway 3 (NW3) in Kerala, running from Kollam to Kottapuram, is expected to significantly impact the state's logistics and economy. Beyond reducing road congestion, which of the following represents the MOST significant *environmental* advantage of promoting inland water transport over road transport for cargo movement?

Accepted Answer

A. Lower carbon emissions per ton-kilometer of freight. — Inland water transport is widely recognized for its superior energy efficiency compared to road transport, leading to significantly lower fuel consumption and, consequently, reduced carbon dioxide emissions per unit of freight moved. This makes it a crucial strategy in mitigating climate change impacts. While reduced noise pollution and less land acquisition are also benefits, the reduction in greenhouse gas emissions offers the most significant environmental advantage on a broader scale.

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B. Reduced noise pollution in urban areas.

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C. Preservation of biodiversity along riverine ecosystems.

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D. Minimized land acquisition requirements compared to new highways.

Question 4

Who designed the Indian Parliament building?‌​‍

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Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker — Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker designed New Delhi including the Parliament House (completed 1927).‌​‍

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Le Corbusier

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Charles Correa

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Laurie Baker

Question 5

The 'Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) Phase II' focuses on which of the following objectives?

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B. Promoting solid and liquid waste management, and sustaining ODF status through behavior change. — Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) Phase II, launched in 2020, aims to sustain the Open Defecation Free (ODF) status achieved in Phase I by focusing on solid and liquid waste management, and promoting behavior change for safe sanitation practices. Option A is incorrect as ODF status was already achieved in most areas by 2019. Option C is incorrect as piped water supply is part of the Jal Jeevan Mission, not SBM Phase II. Option D is incorrect as community toilets in urban slums are addressed under urban components of Swachh Bharat Mission, not the rural phase.

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A. Ensuring 100% open defecation-free (ODF) status in all rural areas by 2024.

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C. Providing piped water supply to all rural households under the Jal Jeevan Mission.

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D. Constructing community toilets in urban slums for migrant workers.

Question 6

Sunderbans national park protects:

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Royal Bengal Tiger — Royal Bengal Tiger habitat.

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Rhino

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Lion

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Elephant

Question 7

A high school student struggles with math but becomes deeply engaged when solving problems related to video game design, an area of personal interest. Which motivational theory best explains this engagement?

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C. Intrinsic motivation — The student's engagement stems from personal interest and inherent satisfaction in the task (video game design), which aligns with intrinsic motivation. Extrinsic motivation involves external rewards, and behaviorist theory focuses on reinforcement rather than internal drive.

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A. Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

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B. Extrinsic motivation

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D. Behaviorist reinforcement theory

Question 8

A patient diagnosed with a terminal illness, despite receiving clear medical information about their prognosis, continuously talks about planning a world tour for next year and refuses to discuss end-of-life care options. Which defense mechanism is this patient primarily exhibiting?

Accepted Answer

C. Denial — Denial is a defense mechanism where an individual refuses to accept reality or a fact, acting as if a painful event, thought, or feeling did not exist. In this scenario, the patient is actively ignoring their terminal diagnosis and planning for a distant future, characteristic of denial. Regression involves reverting to an earlier developmental stage, rationalization involves creating false but plausible excuses for unacceptable behavior, and projection involves attributing one's own unacceptable thoughts or feelings to another person.

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A. Regression

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B. Rationalization

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D. Projection

Question 9

Group 1 alkali metals show:‌​‍

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Lowest IE in period; +1 oxidation state — Very reactive with water (Li→Cs increasing). ‌​‍Stored in kerosene. Form strong bases.

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Highest electronegativity

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Highest IE

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No reactivity

Question 10

Sati abolition pre-Bentinck by:

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Raja Rammohan Roy — Ram Mohan advocated before 1829 Regulation XVII.

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Vidyasagar

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Brahmo

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All

VFA Mixed Practice Test #176