VFA Mixed Practice Test #829

Question 1

Adolf Hitler became Chancellor of Germany in:

Accepted Answer

1933 — Hitler became Chancellor on 30 January 1933; quickly consolidated dictatorial power.

Answer

1918

Answer

1929

Answer

1939

Question 2

A regional planner is tasked with identifying areas most susceptible to severe flooding during monsoon seasons in Kerala, while also considering regions prone to significant soil erosion and landslides. Which two physiographic regions would likely be prioritized for flood mitigation and landslide prevention measures, respectively?

Accepted Answer

C. Lowland for flooding, Highland for landslides. — The Lowland region, being flat, low-lying, and crisscrossed by numerous rivers and backwaters, is highly vulnerable to severe flooding, especially during heavy monsoons. In contrast, the Highland region, with its steep slopes, high rainfall, and often fragile geological formations, is most susceptible to significant soil erosion and landslides, necessitating targeted prevention measures. Midland and Coastal Plain have varying degrees of these issues but are not the primary zones for the 'most susceptible' criteria as described.

Answer

A. Midland for flooding, Lowland for landslides.

Answer

B. Highland for flooding, Coastal Plain for landslides.

Answer

D. Coastal Plain for flooding, Midland for landslides.

Question 3

Respiratory pigment in humans:

Accepted Answer

Haemoglobin (Fe-containing, in RBC) — Each Hb carries 4 O₂. Haemocyanin (Cu) in molluscs. Myoglobin stores O₂ in muscles.

Answer

Haemocyanin

Answer

Chlorophyll

Answer

Myoglobin only

Question 4

Testosterone is produced mainly by:

Accepted Answer

Testes — Testosterone from testes (Leydig cells) — male secondary characteristics.

Answer

Ovaries

Answer

Pancreas

Answer

Thyroid

Question 5

Kaipad rice farming is practised in which district?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kannur — Kaipad is a traditional system of rice cultivation in the brackish water marshes of Kannur district.‌​‍

Answer

Wayanad

Answer

Palakkad

Answer

Alappuzha

Question 6

A family where two previously divorced or widowed individuals with children marry or cohabitate is called a:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Blended Family — A blended (or step) family is formed when partners with existing children unite into one household.‌​‍

Answer

Nuclear Family

Answer

Single-Parent Family

Answer

Extended Family

Question 7

Atomic number of Carbon:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

6 — Carbon Z=6.‌​‍

Answer

4

Answer

12

Answer

8

Question 8

Sickle-cell anaemia is a:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Genetic disorder affecting haemoglobin — Sickle-cell anaemia results from a point mutation in β-globin gene causing HbS.‌​‍

Answer

Bacterial infection

Answer

Nutritional problem

Answer

Vitamin deficiency

Question 9

Self-financing colleges in Kerala:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Managed by private — Private unaided colleges.‌​‍

Answer

Govt

Answer

Unknown

Answer

Co-op

Question 10

Kerala Panchayats — villages:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

941 — 941 gram panchayats.‌​‍

Answer

1000

Answer

500

Answer

1200

VFA Mixed Practice Test #829