VFA Mixed Practice Test #689

Question 1

Petroleum reserves top:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Venezuela — Venezuela (proven reserves).‌​‍

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USA

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Russia

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Saudi Arabia

Question 2

Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary is part of:

Accepted Answer

Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve — Wayanad WLS is part of Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve — elephants, tigers.

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Periyar Reserve

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Western Ghats Reserve

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Silent Valley

Question 3

Venice of the East:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Alappuzha — Alappuzha (Alleppey) — backwaters.‌​‍

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Kochi

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Kollam

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Kumarakom

Question 4

Chitranjali Studio:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

TVM — Thiruvananthapuram.‌​‍

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Alappuzha

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Kochi

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Thrissur

Question 5

Kerala's famous festival calendar:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kollavarsham (Malayalam Era) — Kollavarsham (Malayalam Era) — started 825 CE.‌​‍

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Saka era

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Vikram samvat

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Hijri

Question 6

A prodrug is an inactive compound that is metabolized in the body into an active drug. Which of the following is a classic example of a prodrug?

Accepted Answer

C. Levodopa — Levodopa is a prodrug that crosses the blood-brain barrier and is then converted to dopamine by dopa decarboxylase in the brain. Dopamine itself cannot cross the blood-brain barrier effectively. Aspirin, paracetamol, and digoxin are generally administered in their active forms.

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A. Aspirin

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B. Paracetamol

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D. Digoxin

Question 7

Independence Day:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

15 Aug — 15 August 1947.‌​‍

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26 Jan

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26 Nov

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30 Jan

Question 8

Stokes' law: viscous force on a sphere moving in fluid is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

F = 6πηrv — Applies for small spheres, low Re. ‌​‍Terminal velocity when gravity = buoyancy + drag.

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F = ρVg

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F = ηA dv/dx

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F = ½ρv²A

Question 9

For most orally administered medications, the primary site of absorption into the bloodstream is the:

Accepted Answer

C. Small Intestine — The small intestine possesses an extensive surface area, due to its villi and microvilli, making it the most efficient site for the absorption of the majority of orally administered drugs. Although some absorption can occur in the stomach, it is generally limited compared to the small intestine's capacity.

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A. Stomach

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B. Large Intestine

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D. Esophagus

Question 10

How many terms did Oommen Chandy serve as Chief Minister?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2 — 2004-06 and 2011-16.‌​‍

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1

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4

Answer

3

VFA Mixed Practice Test #689