VFA Mixed Practice Test #598

Question 1

Which work won the 'Odakkuzhal Award' to S. Joseph?

Accepted Answer

Manushyanu Oru Aamugham — S. Joseph's poetry collection 'Manushyanu Oru Aamugham' won Odakkuzhal Award.

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Chandranodoppam

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Chakkarappandhal

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Unnikkuttante Lokam

Question 2

Which of the following initiatives was launched in Kerala on June 1st, 2017, to improve the quality of public education and ensure inclusive learning environments for all students?

Accepted Answer

B. 'KITE Victers' — 'KITE Victers' (Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education - Virtual Classroom Technology and Resources) was launched on June 1st, 2017, to enhance digital learning and teacher training in Kerala's public education system. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan is a national programme, while the Kerala State Higher Education Council and Kudumbashree Education Programme are unrelated to this specific initiative.

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A. 'Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan'

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C. 'Kerala State Higher Education Council'

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D. 'Kudumbashree Education Programme'

Question 3

Gymnosperms bear:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Naked seeds (not enclosed in fruit) — Conifers, cycads, ginkgo. Pollination by wind. Pinus has cones (strobili).‌​‍

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Flowers

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Enclosed seeds

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Spores only

Question 4

Kerala Private Buses colour:

Accepted Answer

White-red (standard) — Usually white with red stripe.

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Blue

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Green

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Multiple

Question 5

Under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which of the following is the primary objective of the proposed 'Academic Bank of Credit' (ABC)?

Accepted Answer

B. To allow students to earn, store, and transfer academic credits across higher education institutions. — The Academic Bank of Credit (ABC) is designed to enable students to accumulate and transfer academic credits seamlessly across institutions, aligning with NEP 2020's goal of fostering flexibility in higher education. Option A is incorrect as ABC is not a financial assistance scheme. Option C is unrelated to ABC's purpose. Option D, while relevant to NEP, does not describe the primary function of ABC.

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A. To provide financial assistance to economically weaker students for higher education.

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C. To establish a centralized database for tracking the performance of school teachers in Kerala.

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D. To facilitate the integration of vocational education with traditional academic degrees.

Question 6

The lifespan of a human RBC is approximately:

Accepted Answer

120 days — RBCs circulate ~120 days before being removed by the spleen/liver.

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30 days

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60 days

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365 days

Question 7

SAARC HQ:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kathmandu — Kathmandu, Nepal (founded 1985).‌​‍

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Delhi

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Colombo

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Dhaka

Question 8

Which instrument controls the resistance or current in a circuit?

Accepted Answer

Rheostat — Rheostat is a variable resistor used to control current.

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Volta cell

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Generator

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Sonometer

Question 9

In a Laminar Airflow Workbench (LAFW), what is the primary function of the High-Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filter?

Accepted Answer

C. To provide a continuous flow of air free from 0.3 micron particles, including bacteria and spores. — The HEPA filter is crucial for achieving an aseptic environment by trapping 99.97% of airborne particles 0.3 micrometers or larger, which effectively removes bacteria and fungal spores. This ensures that the air reaching the critical compounding area is essentially particulate and microbial-free. Large dust particles are typically removed by pre-filters, and negative pressure is characteristic of Biological Safety Cabinets for hazardous drugs, not the primary function of a HEPA filter in an LAFW.

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A. To regulate the temperature inside the workbench.

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B. To remove large dust particles from the incoming air.

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D. To create a negative pressure environment for hazardous drug compounding.

Question 10

Calvin cycle:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Dark reaction of photosynthesis — CO2 fixation in photosynthesis stroma.‌​‍

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DNA replication

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Glycolysis

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Krebs cycle

VFA Mixed Practice Test #598