VFA Mixed Practice Test #467

Question 1

First Jnanpith awardee:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

G. Sankara Kurup (Malayalam, 1965) — For 'Odakkuzhal'. ‌​‍Malayalam's first Jnanpith. Other Malayalam Jnanpith: SK Pottekkatt, Thakazhi, MT Vasudevan Nair, ONV Kurup, Akkitham.

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Tagore (Nobel not Jnanpith)

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Premchand

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Nirala

Question 2

Cosmopolitanism argues:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

All humans are citizens of a single world community — Cosmopolitanism (Kant, Nussbaum, Appiah) — moral obligations extend beyond nation to all humanity.‌​‍

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Strong borders

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Nation-state is primary

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Cultural separation

Question 3

In electromagnetic waves, electric and magnetic fields are:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Perpendicular to each other and to the direction of propagation — EM waves are transverse; E ⊥ B ⊥ direction of propagation.‌​‍

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In phase only

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Parallel

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Random

Question 4

BOD of domestic sewage should be less than ___ mg/L before discharge:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

30 mg/L — Higher BOD indicates pollution. ‌​‍Secondary treatment brings BOD down via activated sludge/trickling filters.

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1000

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100

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300

Question 5

The post-Cold War era (1991 onwards) is characterised by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Unipolar (US dominance) then moving toward multipolar — 1990s-2000s: unipolar US moment. ‌​‍Rise of China, India, EU, BRICS → multipolar world. Russia-China-West tensions post-2014.

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Trilateral

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Bipolar

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Bipolar

Question 6

Long-term use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) like omeprazole has been associated with an increased risk of which of the following conditions?

Accepted Answer

B. Osteoporosis — Long-term use of PPIs can reduce gastric acid secretion, which may impair the absorption of calcium and magnesium. This can lead to an increased risk of osteoporosis and bone fractures, particularly in older adults. Other long-term concerns include increased risk of C. difficile infection and vitamin B12 deficiency.

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A. Hypertension

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C. Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

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D. Glaucoma

Question 7

Julius Caesar was assassinated in:

Accepted Answer

44 BCE (Ides of March) — Caesar assassinated 15 March 44 BCE by senators led by Brutus and Cassius in Senate.

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27 BCE

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14 CE

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1 CE

Question 8

John Locke defended:

Accepted Answer

Natural rights (life, liberty, property) and limited government — Locke's natural rights inspired US Declaration of Independence. Government legitimate only by consent of governed.

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Absolute monarchy

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Direct democracy

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Totalitarianism

Question 9

The editor of 'Swadeshabhimani' newspaper exiled from Travancore was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

K. Ramakrishna Pillai — K. ‌​‍Ramakrishna Pillai edited Swadeshabhimani and was exiled in 1910 for criticising Diwan P. Rajagopalachari.

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Kumaran Asan

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G.P. Pillai

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Vakkom Abdul Khader Moulavi

Question 10

A school in a rural area is planning to implement ICT in its classrooms. What is the most crucial factor to consider for the successful and equitable integration of ICT in this context?

Accepted Answer

C. Ensuring reliable internet connectivity and adequate technical support. — For successful and equitable ICT integration, especially in rural areas, reliable internet connectivity is paramount to access online resources, and adequate technical support is essential to maintain hardware/software and troubleshoot issues. Without these foundational elements, even the best ICT tools will be ineffective or inaccessible, making other factors secondary.

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A. The availability of advanced gaming consoles for students.

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B. The aesthetic design of the computer lab furniture.

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D. The number of international educational applications available.

VFA Mixed Practice Test #467