VFA Mixed Practice Test #220

Question 1

Palakkad Gap is in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Western Ghats — Only significant break in Western Ghats.‌​‍

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Eastern Ghats

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Himalayas

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Vindhyas

Question 2

A stout, flabby individual with a tendency to sweat profusely on the head, especially during sleep, complains of cold extremities and a fear of insanity. They are generally slow in development and are easily fatigued by exertion. Which remedy should be considered?

Accepted Answer

B. Calcarea carbonica — Calcarea carbonica is the key remedy for individuals who are stout and flabby, prone to profuse perspiration on the head (especially during sleep), have cold extremities, and exhibit a fear of insanity. They are often slow in development and easily fatigued. Graphites is known for skin affections with sticky exudations, Phosphorus for tall, slender, anxious individuals, and Silicea for lack of vital heat.

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A. Graphites

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C. Phosphorus

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D. Silicea

Question 3

NITI Aayog CEO 2024-26:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

BVR Subrahmanyam — BVR Subrahmanyam since Feb 2023.‌​‍

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Rajiv Gauba

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Parameswaran Iyer

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Amitabh Kant

Question 4

A young woman experiencing grief after a disappointment presents with contradictory symptoms, such as a sore throat better by swallowing solids, spasmodic cough, and frequent sighing. She is also prone to hysteria. Which remedy is indicated?

Accepted Answer

B. Ignatia Amara — Ignatia Amara is the indicated remedy for conditions arising from grief and disappointment, often presenting with contradictory symptoms, such as a sore throat better by swallowing solids. The spasmodic cough, frequent sighing, and hysterical tendencies are also strong characteristic features of Ignatia. Natrum Muriaticum also relates to grief but typically presents with fixed sadness and a desire to be alone, not contradictory symptoms.

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A. Natrum Muriaticum

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C. Sepia

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D. Pulsatilla

Question 5

Which literary form is most effective for enhancing students' critical thinking and analytical skills in a classroom setting?

Accepted Answer

C. Essays — Essays require students to construct arguments, analyze ideas, and present structured reasoning, making them highly effective for developing critical thinking. Short stories and fables, while engaging, primarily focus on narrative and moral lessons rather than analytical depth. Poetry, though expressive, is less suited for systematic critical analysis.

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A. Short stories

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B. Fables

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D. Poetry

Question 6

The UDHR has how many articles?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

30 — UDHR has 30 articles covering civil, political, economic, social, cultural rights.‌​‍

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50

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20

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10

Question 7

Inverted pyramid in journalism:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Most important info at top; least important at bottom — Originated in telegraph era. ‌​‍Editor can cut from bottom without losing essence. Feature writing uses other structures.

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Chronological

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Narrative

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Reverse

Question 8

Which statement is NOT correct? ‌​‍(1) Reign of Terror — French Revolution (2) Bloody Sunday — American Revolution (3) Glorious Revolution in England in 1688 (4) Nationalist Revolution in China in 1949

Accepted Answer

Only (2, 4) — Bloody Sunday (1905) was Russian, not American. ‌​‍China's Nationalist Revolution was 1911 (Xinhai); 1949 was the Communist victory.

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All incorrect

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Only (3)

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Only (1, 3)

Question 9

The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) was established with the aim of promoting economic and regional integration. However, its progress has often been hampered. Which of the following factors is widely regarded as the primary impediment to SAARC's effectiveness in achieving its stated goals?

Accepted Answer

C. The persistent bilateral political disputes and mistrust, particularly between its largest members. — SAARC's effectiveness is primarily hampered by persistent bilateral political disputes and mistrust, especially between India and Pakistan. These tensions often overshadow regional cooperation efforts and lead to stalemates in decision-making, as SAARC operates on the principle of unanimity. While factors like economic disparities or the lack of a common security framework are relevant, the political will and resolution of bilateral conflicts are consistently cited as the most significant hurdles to SAARC achieving its full potential.

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A. The limited economic diversity and industrial capacity among its member nations.

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B. The absence of a shared security framework to address regional threats collectively.

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D. Over-dependence on foreign aid and lack of self-reliance in funding regional projects.

Question 10

The theme of India's G20 presidency was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

One Earth, One Family, One Future — India's G20 theme was 'One Earth, One Family, One Future' (Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam).‌​‍

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Unite for Progress

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Inclusive Green World

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Together for Growth

VFA Mixed Practice Test #220