VFA Mixed Practice Test #630

Question 1

Euler's number e:

Accepted Answer

~2.71828 — ~2.71828.

Answer

~3.14

Answer

~1.618

Answer

~1.414

Question 2

The earliest extant literary work in Malayalam is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ramacharitam — Ramacharitam by Cheeraman (12th century) is considered the earliest extant literary work in Malayalam.‌​‍

Answer

Krishnagatha

Answer

Adhyatma Ramayanam

Answer

Lilatilakam

Question 3

As per the Kerala Land Reforms Act Section 82, maximum land permissible for an individual is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

7.5 acres — Individual cap 7.5 acres; family cap 15 acres (up to 20 acres if more than 5 members).‌​‍

Answer

5 acres

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15 acres

Answer

10 acres

Question 4

Melanin:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Skin pigment — Skin/hair/eye colour pigment.‌​‍

Answer

Enzyme

Answer

Protein

Answer

Vitamin

Question 5

Non-renewable energy sources include:

Accepted Answer

Coal, petroleum, natural gas, nuclear fuel — Fossil fuels and nuclear fuels are non-renewable (finite, not replenished quickly).

Answer

Solar, wind, tidal

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Geothermal

Answer

Biomass

Question 6

The primary functional group responsible for the proton pump inhibitory activity of omeprazole and related drugs is:

Accepted Answer

D. Sulfoxide group — Omeprazole is a prodrug, and the sulfoxide group is crucial for its activation. In acidic conditions, the sulfoxide is converted to a sulfenamide, which then covalently binds to the H+/K+-ATPase pump. While pyridine and benzimidazole rings are part of the overall structure, the sulfoxide is key to its mechanism.

Answer

A. Sulfonyl group

Answer

B. Pyridine ring

Answer

C. Benzimidazole ring

Question 7

A new state-level policy initiative in Kerala, such as a major infrastructure project or an educational reform, requires comprehensive inter-departmental coordination and high-level administrative oversight before being presented to the State Cabinet for approval. Which of the following officials primarily plays the pivotal role in facilitating this complex coordination and ensuring smooth administrative processing within the Kerala Secretariat?

Accepted Answer

B. Chief Secretary — The Chief Secretary is the administrative head of the Kerala Secretariat and serves as the principal advisor to the Chief Minister. This role inherently involves coordinating policy initiatives across various departments, resolving inter-departmental conflicts, and ensuring that proposals are thoroughly vetted before reaching the Cabinet. While other officials contribute, the Chief Secretary holds the ultimate responsibility for this overarching administrative facilitation.

Answer

A. Secretary of the concerned line department

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C. Additional Chief Secretary, Planning & Economic Affairs

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D. Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister

Question 8

The state fruit of Kerala is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Jackfruit — Jackfruit (Chakka) is Kerala's state fruit.‌​‍

Answer

Mango

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Banana

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Pineapple

Question 9

When selecting a primary packaging material for a highly hygroscopic drug substance, which characteristic is paramount to consider to protect the drug effectively?

Accepted Answer

D. High moisture barrier properties — For highly hygroscopic drug substances, a primary packaging material with high moisture barrier properties is essential to prevent the absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can lead to degradation or changes in physical properties. Transparency, low cost, and ease of printing are secondary considerations compared to protecting the drug's stability from moisture.

Answer

A. Transparency

Answer

B. Low cost

Answer

C. Ease of printing

Question 10

Sundarbans Biosphere:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Both India and Bangladesh — Part in both countries.‌​‍

Answer

Only India

Answer

Bangladesh side

Answer

WB

VFA Mixed Practice Test #630