VFA Mixed Practice Test #316

Question 1

The Punnapra-Vayalar struggle (1946) in Alappuzha was against the Diwan of Travancore:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

C.P. Ramaswami Iyer — Sir C.P. ‌​‍Ramaswami Iyer's proposal for 'American Model Arabikadalil' triggered the uprising.

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P. Rajagopalachari

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T. Madhava Rao

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R.K. Shanmukham Chetty

Question 2

Pollination by wind is called:‌​‍

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Anemophily — Grasses, pines. ‌​‍Entomophily (insects), hydrophily (water), ornithophily (birds), chiropterophily (bats).

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Hydrophily

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Entomophily

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Ornithophily

Question 3

India observes 'National Space Day' on:‌​‍

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23 August — National Space Day — 23 August — marks Chandrayaan-3's Moon landing (2023).‌​‍

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15 August

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18 May

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19 April

Question 4

Height of the Anamudi Peak:‌​‍

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2695 m — Anamudi (Idukki) — 2,695 m, highest peak in South India.‌​‍

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2690 m

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2685 m

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2650 m

Question 5

Which of the following is a key criticism of Spearman's 'g' factor theory of intelligence?

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B. It overemphasizes the influence of general intelligence and underestimates specific abilities. — A major criticism of Spearman's 'g' factor is that it overemphasizes general intelligence while neglecting the importance of specific abilities. Option B correctly identifies this criticism, while options A, C, and D are incorrect or unrelated to the primary criticisms of the theory.

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A. It fails to account for the role of environmental factors in intelligence.

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C. It does not explain how intelligence develops over time.

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D. It is based solely on animal studies and lacks human relevance.

Question 6

'The Last Supper' is a famous fresco painted by which great Renaissance artist?‌​‍

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Leonardo da Vinci — Leonardo da Vinci's mural at Santa Maria delle Grazie, Milan (1495-98).‌​‍

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Titian

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Michelangelo

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Donatello

Question 7

Cro-Magnon was:

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Early H. sapiens with cave art — ~40,000 ya in Europe. Anatomically modern. Lascaux, Altamira cave paintings. Coexisted with Neanderthals briefly.

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Ape

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Different species

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Reptile

Question 8

Identity theft involves:

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Using someone's personal information fraudulently — Identity theft misuses personal data (Aadhaar, PAN, bank details) for fraud.

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Stealing physical objects

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Hurting people

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Damaging hardware

Question 9

Capital of Japan:‌​‍

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Tokyo — Tokyo. Currency = Yen.‌​‍

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Osaka

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Kyoto

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Hiroshima

Question 10

The Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) is a flagship health scheme aimed at providing health coverage to vulnerable sections of society. Which of the following statements best describes a unique feature or primary focus of PMJAY, distinct from other broader health initiatives?

Accepted Answer

B. It provides a health insurance cover of ₹5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization. — PMJAY primarily focuses on providing financial protection against catastrophic health expenditures by offering a health insurance cover of ₹5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization. Option A describes the Health and Wellness Centres component of Ayushman Bharat, which is distinct from PMJAY's hospitalization insurance. Options C and D are not accurate descriptions of PMJAY's scope or provisions.

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A. It primarily focuses on preventive and promotive health services through Health and Wellness Centres.

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C. It mandates universal health coverage for all citizens, irrespective of their socio-economic status.

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D. It offers free diagnostic tests and medicines at all government primary health centres nationwide.

VFA Mixed Practice Test #316