VFA Mixed Practice Test #518

Question 1

Transistor has:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Three terminals (E, B, C) — Emitter, Base, Collector. NPN and PNP. Used as amplifier and switch.‌​‍

Answer

Only one

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Four terminals

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Two terminals

Question 2

'Mathrubhumi' newspaper, which supported the Indian National Movement in Kerala, was founded in 1923 by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Both K. P. Kesava Menon and K. Madhavan Nair — Mathrubhumi was founded in 1923 under the leadership of K. ‌​‍P. Kesava Menon and K. ‌​‍Madhavan Nair.

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K. Madhavan Nair

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C. V. Raman Pillai

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K. P. Kesava Menon

Question 3

Amazon Rainforest mainly in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Brazil — Brazil (~60% of the rainforest).‌​‍

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USA

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Colombia

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Peru

Question 4

The Kerala government recently launched the 'Aarogyam' initiative under the 'Health for All' mission. Which of the following is the PRIMARY objective of this initiative?

Accepted Answer

B. To ensure universal health coverage by strengthening primary healthcare services in all local self-government institutions — The 'Aarogyam' initiative is part of Kerala's 'Health for All' mission aimed at strengthening primary healthcare services (PHCs and sub-centers) across all local self-government institutions to ensure universal health coverage. Option A is too narrow (elderly-focused), C is a component but not the primary objective, and D is a separate initiative, not the core of 'Aarogyam'.

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A. To provide free medical care to all elderly citizens above 60 years in Kerala

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C. To distribute free essential medicines to patients with chronic diseases across government hospitals

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D. To implement a state-wide telemedicine project for remote rural areas

Question 5

Convert 180 km/h to m/s:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

50 m/s — 180 × (5/18) = 50 m/s (shortcut: km/h × 5/18 = m/s).‌​‍

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30 m/s

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45 m/s

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60 m/s

Question 6

A specialist in children's health is a:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Paediatrician — Paediatrician is the doctor for infants, children and adolescents.‌​‍

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Gynaecologist

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Orthopaedist

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Cardiologist

Question 7

Furosemide, a commonly used loop diuretic, primarily exerts its diuretic effect by inhibiting the reabsorption of sodium and chloride in which part of the nephron?

Accepted Answer

C. Ascending limb of the loop of Henle — Furosemide, a potent loop diuretic, acts by inhibiting the Na+/K+/2Cl- cotransporter in the thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle. This action prevents the reabsorption of these ions, leading to increased excretion of water, sodium, and chloride.

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A. Proximal convoluted tubule

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B. Distal convoluted tubule

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D. Collecting duct

Question 8

The Chairman of Reserve Bank (April 2016 context):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Raghuram Rajan — Raghuram Rajan was RBI Governor (Sep 2013 - Sep 2016).‌​‍

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P. Sadasivam

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Arun Jaitley

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Y.V. Reddy

Question 9

Hypothalamus is part of the:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Brain (connects endocrine and nervous systems) — Hypothalamus controls pituitary and regulates body temp, hunger, thirst, circadian rhythm.‌​‍

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Heart

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Liver

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Pancreas

Question 10

A specialist in skin disorders is a:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Dermatologist — Dermatologist: skin, hair, nail conditions.‌​‍

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Paediatrician

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Ophthalmologist

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Cardiologist

VFA Mixed Practice Test #518