VFA Mixed Practice Test #857

Question 1

The 'Thiruvithamkoor Ezhava Memoir' (1904) was a significant document in Kerala’s socio-religious reform movements. Which reformer is primarily credited with its authorship and advocacy for Ezhava community upliftment?

Accepted Answer

D. Dr. Palpu — Dr. Palpu, an Ezhava reformer, authored the 'Thiruvithamkoor Ezhava Memoir' to highlight the grievances of the Ezhava community and demand social justice. Mannathu Padmanabhan led the Nair Service Society, C. Kesavan was a later political leader, and Kumaran Asan was a poet-reformer associated with caste reforms but not the memoir's author.

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A. Mannathu Padmanabhan

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B. C. Kesavan

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C. Kumaran Asan

Question 2

Moseley's law relates:

Accepted Answer

Characteristic X-ray frequency to atomic number — √ν ∝ (Z-1). Reorganised periodic table by atomic number.

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Temperature to pressure

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Volume to moles

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Force to acceleration

Question 3

UK General Election 2024:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Labour won — July 2024 Labour landslide.‌​‍

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Cons retained

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Lib Dem

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Hung

Question 4

Which layer of the skin acts as the primary barrier to the absorption of many topically applied medications, due to its tightly packed, keratinized cells?

Accepted Answer

C. Stratum corneum — The stratum corneum is the outermost layer of the epidermis, consisting of multiple layers of dead, flattened, keratinized cells. This tightly packed, lipid-rich structure forms a formidable barrier, significantly limiting the penetration of most substances, including topically applied medications. The dermis and hypodermis are deeper layers, and while the entire epidermis contributes, the stratum corneum is the most critical barrier component.

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A. Dermis

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B. Hypodermis

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D. Epidermis (excluding stratum corneum)

Question 5

Kerala's tourism ranked:

Accepted Answer

Top 10 global destinations (various lists) — Several international accolades.

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Last

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Unknown

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Only Asia

Question 6

India joined IPEF in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2022 — Indo-Pacific Economic Framework launched 2022, India a founding member.‌​‍

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2023

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2024

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2021

Question 7

Which gas is most abundant in dry atmospheric air?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Nitrogen — N₂ is 78.08%; O₂ 20.95%; Ar 0.93%; CO₂ 0.04%.‌​‍

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Argon

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CO₂

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Oxygen

Question 8

First tiger reserve:

Accepted Answer

Corbett (1973) — Corbett — Project Tiger inception.

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Kanha

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Ranthambore

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Bandhavgarh

Question 9

Which of the following is a key feature of the Kerala Model of Development that differentiates it from other models in India?

Accepted Answer

B. Focus on equitable social development and human development indicators — The Kerala Model prioritizes social indicators like health, education, and gender equality over pure economic metrics. Option B is correct because Kerala's high Human Development Index (HDI) despite lower per capita income contrasts with India's traditional growth-centric models. Options A, C, and D reflect conventional development approaches but are not central to Kerala's paradigm.

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A. High per capita income coupled with high industrial growth

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C. Emphasis on rapid urbanization and infrastructure-led growth

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D. Reliance on foreign direct investment for economic expansion

Question 10

Kerala Hi-Tech School project:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Digital classrooms all public schools — All govt schools digital under KITE.‌​‍

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Pilot only

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Private

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Selected

VFA Mixed Practice Test #857