VFA Mixed Practice Test #818

Question 1

A significant reform proposed by NEP 2020 for higher education is the establishment of a single overarching umbrella body, excluding legal and medical education. What is this body called, and what is its primary objective?

Accepted Answer

C. Higher Education Commission of India (HECI) for light but tight regulation, common norms, and multidisciplinary education — The NEP 2020 proposes the establishment of the Higher Education Commission of India (HECI) as a single overarching umbrella body for higher education, excluding legal and medical education. Its primary objective is to ensure light but tight regulation, common norms, and foster multidisciplinary education, replacing multiple existing regulatory bodies. UGC, AICTE, and NAAC are existing bodies with specific functions, but HECI is envisioned as a comprehensive regulator.

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A. University Grants Commission (UGC) for funding and accreditation

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B. All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) for technical education standards

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D. National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) for quality assurance and ranking

Question 2

Vizhinjam International Seaport is being developed in which district?

Accepted Answer

Thiruvananthapuram — Vizhinjam International Seaport, India's first deep-water transshipment port, is being built in Thiruvananthapuram.

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Kollam

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Ernakulam

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Alappuzha

Question 3

Kerala Sabari Rail — planned:

Accepted Answer

Angamaly-Erumeli — Sabari Rail project (proposed).

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TVM-Kannur

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Kochi-TVM

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None

Question 4

Changampuzha Krishna Pillai:

Accepted Answer

Ramanan — Famous for Ramanan (1936) elegy.

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Only Ramanan

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Political

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Religious

Question 5

A school in a rural area of Kerala is struggling with outdated infrastructure, lack of digital learning tools, and low community engagement, leading to declining enrollment. Which of the following Kerala Education Department initiatives would primarily address these multifaceted challenges comprehensively?

Accepted Answer

B. Samagra Shiksha Kerala — Samagra Shiksha Kerala is a comprehensive program that integrates various previous schemes, aiming for holistic development of school education, including infrastructure, digital education, community participation, and quality improvement. The KITE Project focuses specifically on IT infrastructure and digital learning, while Victers Channel is a digital learning platform, and Bhasha Poshanam is for language development, none of which offer the complete, multifaceted solution needed.

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A. KITE Project

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C. Victers Channel

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D. Bhasha Poshanam

Question 6

'Clash of Civilisations' thesis (1993) by Samuel Huntington argued:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Post-Cold War conflicts will be civilisational (Islamic, Sinic, Western, etc.) — Huntington's thesis controversial but influential. ‌​‍Cited in discussions of 9/11, ISIS, US-China rivalry.

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Global government

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World peace

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Economic unity

Question 7

Normal urine output/day:

Accepted Answer

1-1.5 L — 1-1.5 litres.

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500 ml

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3 L

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5 L

Question 8

The ratio of sines (Snell's law) stated in terms of angles: n₁ sin θ₁ = n₂ sin θ₂ implies when light enters a denser medium, the angle:

Accepted Answer

Decreases (bends toward normal) — Going rarer→denser, refracted ray bends toward the normal.

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Increases

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Stays same

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Becomes 90°

Question 9

Gaza war triggered by Hamas attack on Israel occurred on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

7 October 2023 — Hamas attack 7 October 2023 killed 1,200+ Israelis + hostages taken. ‌​‍Israel's Gaza offensive followed. Regional repercussions ongoing.

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2024

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2022

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2023 January

Question 10

A patient on long-term isoniazid therapy for tuberculosis develops peripheral neuropathy. Which vitamin supplement is typically co-administered with isoniazid to prevent this side effect?

Accepted Answer

B. Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) — Isoniazid inhibits pyridoxine (Vitamin B6) metabolism, leading to its deficiency. Pyridoxine deficiency is a common cause of drug-induced peripheral neuropathy. Therefore, Vitamin B6 supplementation is routinely given with isoniazid to prevent this adverse effect. The other B vitamins are not specifically targeted by isoniazid in this manner causing peripheral neuropathy.

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A. Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)

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C. D. Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)

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D. Folic Acid

VFA Mixed Practice Test #818