VFA Mixed Practice Test #455

Question 1

The property of matter by which it resists change in state of rest or uniform motion is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Inertia — Inertia is quantified by mass; more mass = more inertia.‌​‍

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Velocity

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Momentum

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Force

Question 2

SI unit of length is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Metre — Metre (m) is the SI unit of length.‌​‍

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Centimetre

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Kilometre

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Mile

Question 3

During the assessment of a client with major depressive disorder, which of the following findings would be the most concerning and require immediate intervention?

Accepted Answer

D. Vague statements about not wanting to wake up anymore. — Vague statements about not wanting to wake up, or similar expressions like "wishing to disappear," can indicate passive suicidal ideation and should always be taken seriously and further assessed for intent, plan, and means. While other symptoms are indicative of depression, suicidal ideation requires immediate and direct intervention to ensure client safety.

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A. Reports of difficulty sleeping and early morning awakening.

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B. Expressing feelings of sadness and loss of interest in hobbies.

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C. Stating, "I sometimes feel like a burden to my family."

Question 4

What was the density of population of Kerala as per the 2001 Census?

Accepted Answer

819/km² — Kerala's 2001 Census density was 819 persons per sq km.

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917/km²

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864/km²

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989/km²

Question 5

Exchange of gases in the human lungs occurs in the:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Alveoli — Alveoli are tiny air sacs where O₂/CO₂ exchange with capillaries occurs.‌​‍

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Bronchi

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Trachea

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Pleura

Question 6

A student consistently studies hard to avoid parental scolding for poor grades. This is an example of which type of motivation?

Accepted Answer

B. Extrinsic motivation (avoidance-based) — The student's motivation is externally driven by the desire to avoid punishment, classifying it as extrinsic motivation (avoidance-based). Distractor A is incorrect as intrinsic motivation comes from within. Distractor C refers to reward-based extrinsic motivation, and D is unrelated to this scenario.

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A. Intrinsic motivation

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C. Extrinsic motivation (reward-based)

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D. Self-actualization

Question 7

IRNSS-1G Regional Navigation Satellite was launched from Satish Dhawan Space Centre by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

PSLV-C33 — PSLV-C33 launched IRNSS-1G on 28 April 2016, completing the NavIC constellation.‌​‍

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PSLV-C31

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PSLV-C34

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PSLV-C32

Question 8

Under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, which authority is legally empowered to declare an area as a 'Community Reserve' for the protection of wildlife?

Accepted Answer

B. State Wildlife Board, with final approval from the State Forest Department — The State Wildlife Board, chaired by the Chief Minister or designated Minister, has the authority under Section 33 of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, to recommend and declare a Community Reserve after consultation with local stakeholders. The State Forest Department then grants final approval. This ensures regional participation in conservation while maintaining statutory compliance.

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A. National Board for Wildlife, with approval of the Union Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change

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C. District Collector, in consultation with local panchayats and tribal representatives

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D. Central Government, on the recommendation of the Director of Wildlife Institute of India

Question 9

Hottest planet:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Venus — Venus — thick CO₂ atmosphere traps heat.‌​‍

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Mars

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Mercury

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Earth

Question 10

Which of the following is a core component of the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) under the NHM?

Accepted Answer

B. Improving access to healthcare in rural areas — The correct answer is B. Improving access to healthcare in rural areas. The NRHM aims to provide effective healthcare to rural populations by strengthening infrastructure and services. Options A, C, and D are incorrect as they do not align with the primary focus of NRHM, which is rural healthcare access, not urban infrastructure, tertiary care, or curative services alone.

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A. Strengthening urban healthcare infrastructure

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C. Focusing exclusively on tertiary care

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D. Implementing only curative services

VFA Mixed Practice Test #455