VFA Mixed Practice Test #460

Question 1

The formation of the United State of Travancore and Cochin on July 1, 1949, marked a significant administrative and political restructuring in post-independence India. Which of the following accurately identifies the key leadership roles established immediately following this merger?

Accepted Answer

D. The Maharaja of Travancore became the Rajpramukh, and Parur T.K. Narayana Pillai, a leader from Travancore, was sworn in as the first Chief Minister. — Upon the merger of Travancore and Cochin, Maharaja Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma of Travancore was appointed as the Rajpramukh (head of state). Parur T.K. Narayana Pillai, a prominent leader from Travancore, took office as the first Chief Minister. Options A, B, and C contain inaccuracies regarding the designated Rajpramukh, the origin of the first Chief Minister, or the presence of a Governor at that initial stage.

Answer

A. The Maharaja of Cochin was appointed as the Rajpramukh, and the interim Chief Minister was from Travancore.

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B. The Maharaja of Travancore assumed the role of Rajpramukh, while the first Chief Minister hailed from the former Cochin state.

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C. A Governor, appointed by the Indian Union, served as the head of state, with a Chief Minister from Travancore.

Question 2

Longest bone in human body:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Femur (thigh) — Smallest: stapes (ear). Strongest: femur. Total bones in adult: 206.‌​‍

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Fibula

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Tibia

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Humerus

Question 3

Wrought iron contains:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

~0.1% carbon (very low) — Wrought iron is purest form, very low C; cast iron 2-4% C; steel 0.1-2% C.‌​‍

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High sulphur

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Silica

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4% carbon

Question 4

Graphite is used as a lubricant and in pencils because of its:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Layered structure allowing layers to slide — Graphite's planar hexagonal layers are held by weak van der Waals forces — easy to slide.‌​‍

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Conductivity alone

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Low density

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Hardness

Question 5

Travancore Royal Family:

Accepted Answer

Venad — Venad lineage.

Answer

Kolathiri

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Perumpadappu

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Nair

Question 6

The process by which kidneys clean blood using an artificial membrane is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Dialysis — Haemodialysis removes wastes when kidneys fail.‌​‍

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Diffusion

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Active transport

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Osmosis

Question 7

SNDP Yogam founded by:

Accepted Answer

Sree Narayana Guru — Sree Narayana Guru founded SNDP Yogam (1903).

Answer

Ayyankali

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Dr. Palpu

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Kumaran Asan

Question 8

Partnership firm is governed by:

Accepted Answer

Indian Partnership Act 1932 — Max 50 partners (Companies Act 2013 Rule). Partnership Deed recommended. Registration optional but advisable.

Answer

Companies Act

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IT Act

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CrPC

Question 9

IMD's "Orange" weather alert signifies:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Be prepared — The IMD colour code: Green (no warning), Yellow (be updated), Orange (be prepared), Red (take action).‌​‍

Answer

No warning

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Be updated

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Take action

Question 10

Ultrasound waves have frequency:

Accepted Answer

Above 20 kHz — Ultrasound (>20,000 Hz) is used in medical imaging, SONAR, cleaning.

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Below 20 Hz

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Between 20 Hz and 20 kHz

Answer

Above 1 MHz only

VFA Mixed Practice Test #460