VFA Mixed Practice Test #236

Question 1

The Ezhuthachan Puraskaram is Kerala's highest literary honour. Which of the following statements accurately describes a key aspect of this prestigious award?

Accepted Answer

B. The award money currently stands at ₹5,00,000, along with a citation and a plaque. — The Ezhuthachan Puraskaram, constituted by the Government of Kerala, is the highest literary honour for contributions specifically to Malayalam literature, not all Indian languages. The award money was increased to ₹5,00,000 in 2020. While it was instituted in 1993, the first recipient was Suranad Kunjan Pillai, making option D incorrect.

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A. It is awarded for contributions to Indian literature across all languages, similar to the Jnanpith Award.

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C. The recipient is selected by a panel constituted by the Government of India's Ministry of Culture.

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D. It was first instituted in 1993, with M.T. Vasudevan Nair being the inaugural recipient.

Question 2

Concurrent List subjects can be legislated by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Both Centre and States — Concurrent List subjects can be legislated by both Parliament and State Legislatures. ‌​‍In case of conflict, Central law prevails.

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Centre only

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States only

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Local bodies

Question 3

Radhakamal Mukherjee's 'Indian Working Class' (1945) studied:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Industrial workers and their conditions — Radhakamal Mukherjee — sociologist of labour, economic sociology. ‌​‍Founded Lucknow school of sociology.

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Untouchables

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Women

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Peasants

Question 4

Silent Valley National Park is known for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Lion-tailed Macaque — Silent Valley (Palakkad) has one of the last undisturbed tropical evergreen forests. ‌​‍Lion-tailed Macaque is its flagship species.

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Nilgiri Tahr

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Elephant

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Tiger

Question 5

CM Andhra Pradesh 2024:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

N. Chandrababu Naidu — TDP's Naidu after June 2024.‌​‍

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Rajinikanth

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Jagan

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Pawan

Question 6

The Pallava capital was:‌​‍

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Kanchipuram — Pallavas (3rd-9th C CE) ruled from Kanchipuram. ‌​‍Sponsored Dravidian architecture at Mahabalipuram (UNESCO).

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Chennai

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Thanjavur

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Madurai

Question 7

Which step in the action research cycle involves planning and implementing changes based on initial findings?

Accepted Answer

C. Taking action — The 'Taking action' step involves planning and implementing changes based on data analysis, making option C correct. Option A is incorrect as it refers to the initial problem identification. Option B is incorrect as it focuses on data collection and analysis. Option D is incorrect as it pertains to the reflection phase after action has been taken.

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A. Identifying the problem

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B. Collecting and analyzing data

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D. Reflecting on outcomes

Question 8

Gravitational potential at a point is defined as:

Accepted Answer

Work done to bring unit mass from infinity to that point — V = -GM/r (scalar). Field g = -dV/dr.

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Force

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Energy

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Field

Question 9

PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) is used for:

Accepted Answer

DNA amplification in vitro — Kary Mullis (Nobel 1993). Uses Taq polymerase (heat-stable). Denaturation 94°C, annealing 55°C, extension 72°C.

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Protein synthesis

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DNA degradation

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Only sequencing

Question 10

Plate tectonics theory year:

Accepted Answer

1960s — Continental drift 1912; plate tectonics developed 1960s.

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1850

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1912 (Wegener)

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1970s

VFA Mixed Practice Test #236