VFA Mixed Practice Test #847

Question 1

CUSAT campus:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kochi — Cochin University of Science and Technology.‌​‍

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Kozhikode

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Thrissur

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TVM

Question 2

A family member calls for emergency medical help, stating their elderly relative suddenly developed weakness on one side of their body, slurred speech, and difficulty understanding what is being said. As a first responder, what immediate action should be prioritized while waiting for advanced medical help?

Accepted Answer

C. Position the person comfortably, ensure airway is clear, and monitor vital signs — The symptoms described are indicative of a stroke, a medical emergency. The priority in first aid is to ensure the person's safety, maintain a clear airway, monitor vital signs, and await professional medical help without administering medications or attempting to walk. Offering water or aspirin could be harmful depending on the stroke type and level of consciousness.

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A. Offer the person some water to drink to prevent dehydration

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B. Administer aspirin to thin the blood and improve circulation

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D. Encourage the person to try and walk to assess mobility

Question 3

Food Corporation of India (FCI) was established in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1965 — FCI (1965) procures, stores, and distributes food grains. ‌​‍Ensures food security.

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1955

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1960

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1970

Question 4

Iron ore haematite has the formula:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Fe₂O₃ — Haematite = ferric oxide Fe₂O₃; magnetite = Fe₃O₄; pyrite = FeS₂.‌​‍

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FeO

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Fe₃O₄

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FeS₂

Question 5

Which of the following is the PRIMARY mode of transmission of Mycobacterium tuberculosis?

Accepted Answer

B. Inhalation of aerosolized droplets — Mycobacterium tuberculosis is primarily spread through inhalation of aerosolized droplets expelled by an infected person during coughing or sneezing. It is not transmitted through direct contact with blood, ingestion of food, or vector-borne routes.

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A. Direct contact with infected blood

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C. Ingestion of contaminated food

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D. Vector-borne transmission via mosquitoes

Question 6

Which enzyme is most commonly elevated in liver damage and is widely used as a marker for hepatocellular injury?

Accepted Answer

B. Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) — AST (Aspartate Aminotransferase) is released into the bloodstream following hepatocellular damage, making it a key marker for liver injury. While ALP and GGT are also liver enzymes, they are more specific for biliary obstruction. CK is primarily a marker for muscle injury.

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A. Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP)

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C. Creatine Kinase (CK)

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D. Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase (GGT)

Question 7

Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Women reservation — 33% reservation for women in LS and state legislature.‌​‍

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Rural empowerment

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Education

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Health

Question 8

Silent Valley:

Accepted Answer

Kerala — Palakkad, Kerala.

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Karnataka

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TN

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AP

Question 9

The SI unit of magnetic field (flux density) is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Tesla — Tesla (T) = Wb/m²; 1 T = 10,000 gauss.‌​‍

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Henry

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Gauss

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Weber

Question 10

A teacher notices that a student is consistently disengaged in class despite receiving frequent praise for academic achievements. Which motivational need from Maslow's hierarchy is most likely unmet in this scenario?

Accepted Answer

B. Belongingness and love needs — Maslow's belongingness and love needs involve feeling accepted and valued by peers and teachers. While esteem needs (Option D) relate to achievement, the student's disengagement suggests a deeper issue with social connection (Option B). Physiological (Option A) and safety (Option C) needs are less likely in a typical classroom setting.

Answer

A. Physiological needs

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C. Safety needs

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D. Esteem needs

VFA Mixed Practice Test #847