VFA Mixed Practice Test #499

Question 1

Which type of joint allows for the widest range of motion, including flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, and rotation, such as found in the shoulder and hip?

Accepted Answer

C. Ball and socket joint — Ball and socket joints offer the greatest mobility due to their spherical head fitting into a cup-like socket, allowing movement in all planes. Hinge joints permit movement in one plane, pivot joints allow rotation, and condyloid joints allow movement in two planes but no rotation.

Answer

A. Hinge joint

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B. Pivot joint

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D. Condyloid joint

Question 2

Aditya-L1 mission studies:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sun — India's first solar observatory mission (launched 2023).‌​‍

Answer

Moon

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Mars

Answer

Jupiter

Question 3

Under the 'Ayushman Bharat - Arogya Karnataka' scheme, which of the following services is NOT covered for eligible beneficiaries in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

C. Reimbursement for OPD consultations in private hospitals — Ayushman Bharat - Arogya Karnataka primarily covers inpatient hospitalization expenses including secondary and tertiary care, with pre-existing diseases covered after a 30-day waiting period. OPD consultations and transport allowances are not included in the scheme's coverage. Distractors A and B are partially correct but do not fully represent exclusions, while D is a common misconception.

Answer

A. Treatment for pre-existing diseases after a waiting period of 30 days

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B. Coverage for both secondary and tertiary care hospitalizations

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D. Provision for transport allowance for economically weaker sections

Question 4

NHRC established:

Accepted Answer

1993 — Protection of Human Rights Act 1993.

Answer

1995

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2000

Answer

2005

Question 5

Pepsin acts on:

Accepted Answer

Protein — Protein in acidic stomach.

Answer

Fat

Answer

Starch

Answer

DNA

Question 6

Cricket World Cup 2023 (ODI) host:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

India — India hosted; final at Ahmedabad.‌​‍

Answer

England

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Australia

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UAE

Question 7

Which Indian runner broke a 48-year-old marathon national record at Rotterdam Marathon 2026?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sawan Barwal — Sawan Barwal broke India's longest-standing marathon national record at the Rotterdam Marathon 2026.‌​‍

Answer

Avinash Sable

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Nitendra Singh

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Govindan Lakshmanan

Question 8

Nitrogen-fixing bacteria living in root tumours of pea plants are called:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rhizobium — Rhizobium forms symbiotic nodules with legumes.‌​‍

Answer

Rhizome

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E. coli

Answer

Streptococcus

Question 9

Vagbhatanandan, the Kerala reformer, established which organisation?

Accepted Answer

Atmavidya Sangham — Vagbhatanandan founded the Atmavidya Sangham to spread rationalist reform among the Thiyyas of North Kerala.

Answer

Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana Yogam

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Nair Service Society

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Yogakshema Sabha

Question 10

Resonance frequency of LC circuit:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

ω = 1/√(LC) — Used in radio tuners. Quality factor Q = ωL/R.‌​‍

Answer

ω = LC

Answer

ω = √(L/C)

Answer

ω = 1/LC

VFA Mixed Practice Test #499