VFA Mixed Practice Test #473

Question 1

The Ezhuthachan Puraskaram is the highest literary honour given by the Kerala Sahitya Akademi. Which of the following is a key characteristic of this award?

Accepted Answer

B. It recognizes an individual's overall contribution to Malayalam literature. — The Ezhuthachan Puraskaram is a lifetime achievement award that recognizes an individual's outstanding and comprehensive contribution to Malayalam literature over their career. It is not limited to a specific genre like novels or children's literature, nor is it decided by public voting.

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A. It is awarded annually for the best novel published in Malayalam in the preceding year.

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C. It is specifically for contributions to children's literature in Malayalam.

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D. The recipient is selected by a public voting system.

Question 2

Krebs cycle (citric acid cycle) occurs in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mitochondrial matrix — Krebs cycle happens in matrix of mitochondria; produces NADH, FADH₂, CO₂.‌​‍

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Nucleus

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Cytoplasm

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Lysosome

Question 3

The Kerala Solid Waste Management Project (KSWMP) is a comprehensive initiative aimed at transforming waste management practices in the state. Which of the following statements about KSWMP is **incorrect**?

Accepted Answer

D. KSWMP primarily focuses on the construction of new large-scale sanitary landfills and waste-to-energy incineration plants in every district. — The KSWMP, while modernizing waste infrastructure, emphasizes scientific processing, decentralized management, and resource recovery, rather than primarily focusing on large-scale landfills and incineration plants in every district (Option D). Options A, B, and C accurately describe key aspects of the World Bank-assisted KSWMP, which aims for sustainable waste management across urban and select rural areas.

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A. It receives significant financial assistance from the World Bank for its implementation.

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B. A key objective of the project is to achieve 100% source segregation and scientific processing of waste.

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C. Its geographical scope includes all urban local bodies and selected adjacent grama panchayats in the state.

Question 4

CNS includes:

Accepted Answer

Brain + spinal cord — Central Nervous System.

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Only brain

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Only spine

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Peripheral nerves

Question 5

Olympic Games 2028 host:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

LA — Los Angeles hosts Summer Olympics 2028.‌​‍

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Sydney

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Paris

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Brisbane

Question 6

Aditya-L1 reached its final orbit around L1 Lagrange point in:

Accepted Answer

January 2024 — Aditya-L1 was successfully inserted into its halo orbit around the L1 point on 6 January 2024.

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September 2023

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March 2024

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June 2024

Question 7

The process of adding H₂ to unsaturated oils to convert them to solid fats is:

Accepted Answer

Hydrogenation — Vegetable oils + H₂ (Ni catalyst) → saturated fats (vanaspati, margarine).

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Esterification

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Polymerisation

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Saponification

Question 8

In a classroom where students frequently use tablets and educational apps for learning, what is the primary role of the teacher?

Accepted Answer

C. To facilitate learning, guide inquiry, and provide personalized feedback. — In an ICT-rich classroom, the teacher's primary role shifts from being a sole information provider to a facilitator of learning. They guide students through digital resources, encourage inquiry-based learning, provide personalized feedback based on student interactions with apps, and help develop critical thinking skills rather than just monitoring or assigning tasks.

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A. To act as the sole source of information.

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B. To monitor screen time and prevent distractions.

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D. To simply assign tasks and grade student submissions.

Question 9

The distance between two adjacent troughs (or two adjacent crests) of a wave is the:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Wavelength — Wavelength (λ) is the distance over which the wave's shape repeats.‌​‍

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Frequency

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Amplitude

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Period

Question 10

Hitler became German Chancellor in:

Accepted Answer

1933 — Adolf Hitler appointed Chancellor 30 January 1933. Enabling Act March 1933 gave dictatorial powers. Became Führer 1934.

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1918

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1923

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1939

VFA Mixed Practice Test #473