VFA Mixed Practice Test #8

Question 1

Pakistan's nuclear tests (Chagai-I) in response to Pokhran-II were conducted in:‌​‍

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May 1998 (28 and 30 May) — Pakistan tested 6 devices 28-30 May 1998 in Chagai Hills, Balochistan. ‌​‍Officially became nuclear state after India's Pokhran-II.

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2001

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2004

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1974

Question 2

The 'Make in India' initiative aims to transform India into a global design and manufacturing hub. Which of the following sectors is NOT explicitly prioritized under this initiative?

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D. Mining and quarrying — The 'Make in India' initiative prioritizes sectors like automobiles, pharmaceuticals, and textiles, but mining and quarrying are not explicitly listed as focus areas. These sectors are already well-established and regulated under other policies.

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A. Automobiles and auto components

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B. Pharmaceuticals and medical devices

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C. Textiles and garments

Question 3

Lungs are located in:‌​‍

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Thoracic cavity — Thoracic cavity (chest).‌​‍

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Head

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Abdomen

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Pelvic

Question 4

UIDAI was established in:‌​‍

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2009 — UIDAI was established in 2009. Nandan Nilekani was the first chairman.‌​‍

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2006

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2012

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2015

Question 5

The Andes Mountains are in:‌​‍

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South America — The Andes is the longest continental mountain range, running along western South America (~7,000 km).‌​‍

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Europe

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Asia

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Africa

Question 6

Manu Bhaker at Paris Olympics 2024 won medals in:‌​‍

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Shooting — Manu Bhaker won two bronze medals in shooting events, becoming the first Indian to win two medals in a single Olympics since 1900.‌​‍

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Boxing

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Archery

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Wrestling

Question 7

Parasympathetic:‌​‍

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Rest and digest — Calming.‌​‍

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Running

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Fight-flight

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Emergency

Question 8

Thiruvananthapuram district is bounded on the south by:‌​‍

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Tamil Nadu — Thiruvananthapuram district's southern boundary is with Tamil Nadu (specifically Kanyakumari district). ‌​‍Kollam district is to its north.

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Arabian Sea

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Pathanamthitta

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Kollam district

Question 9

Kerala Vidyalakshmi Scheme for:

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Girl child savings — Savings scheme for girl child.

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Women pension

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Education loans

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Elderly

Question 10

Oxidation is:‌​‍

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Loss of electrons — OIL RIG — Oxidation Is Loss, Reduction Is Gain (of electrons). ‌​‍Oxidising agent itself gets reduced.

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Gain of H

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Loss of O

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Gain of electrons

VFA Mixed Practice Test #8