VFA Mixed Practice Test #431

Question 1

India-UAE CEPA:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Feb 2022 — Operational since May 2022.‌​‍

Answer

2024

Answer

2020

Answer

2023

Question 2

A resident of a ward in a Gram Panchayat in Kerala observes that the local primary health center lacks basic sanitation facilities and has not been regularly cleaned. They wish to raise this issue directly with the local self-government body for immediate action and accountability. Which of the following is the most appropriate and direct forum for this resident to formally present their grievance and demand action within the Panchayati Raj framework?

Accepted Answer

B. Presenting the issue during a Gram Sabha/Ward Sabha meeting. — The Gram Sabha (for the entire village/panchayat area) and Ward Sabha (for individual wards) are the fundamental units of direct democracy in the Panchayati Raj system. They provide the most direct platform for citizens to discuss local development issues, review the performance of the Gram Panchayat, and raise grievances, ensuring transparency and accountability at the grassroots level. While other options involve authorities, they are not the primary and direct forum for a citizen to raise a local issue within the elected Panchayati Raj structure.

Answer

A. Approaching the Block Panchayat President.

Answer

C. Submitting a petition directly to the District Collector.

Answer

D. Filing a complaint with the State Local Self Government Department.

Question 3

How many appointments were made through Kerala PSC under LDF in the past decade?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

3.11 lakh — Over 3.11 lakh appointments made through PSC under LDF compared to 1.49 lakh under the previous UDF government.‌​‍

Answer

1.49 lakh

Answer

2.11 lakh

Answer

4.11 lakh

Question 4

India became ___ largest auto market:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

3rd — 3rd largest (after China, USA) — overtaking Japan in 2022-23.‌​‍

Answer

1st

Answer

5th

Answer

7th

Question 5

EWS reservation (10%) was introduced by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

103rd Amendment — 103rd Amendment (2019) introduced 10% reservation for Economically Weaker Sections.‌​‍

Answer

99th Amendment

Answer

101st Amendment

Answer

104th Amendment

Question 6

Ribosomes are composed of:

Accepted Answer

rRNA and protein — Ribosomes have a large and small subunit made of rRNA and many proteins.

Answer

DNA and protein

Answer

mRNA only

Answer

Lipids

Question 7

The father of vaccination is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Edward Jenner — Jenner developed the smallpox vaccine (1796) using cowpox.‌​‍

Answer

Fleming

Answer

Pasteur

Answer

Koch

Question 8

Two tangents drawn from an external point to a circle are:

Accepted Answer

Equal in length — Tangents from an external point are equal.

Answer

Unequal

Answer

Perpendicular

Answer

Always bisect the circle

Question 9

Young's modulus has dimensions of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Pressure (stress) — Y = stress/strain; strain is dimensionless so Y has units of stress — Pa or N/m².‌​‍

Answer

Energy

Answer

Force

Answer

Dimensionless

Question 10

A laboratory report describes a bacterial pathogen as "Gram-positive cocci in clusters." Based on this description, what is the fundamental shape of these bacteria?

Accepted Answer

B. Spherical or ovoid — The term "cocci" refers to bacteria that are spherical or ovoid in shape. "Bacilli" describes rod-shaped bacteria, "spirilla" are spiral-shaped, and "vibrios" are comma-shaped. Understanding bacterial morphology is crucial for initial identification and diagnosis.

Answer

A. Rod-shaped

Answer

C. Spiral-shaped

Answer

D. Comma-shaped

VFA Mixed Practice Test #431