VFA Mixed Practice Test #18

Question 1

The 'Kerala Sastra Puraskaram' is awarded by the Government of Kerala to recognize excellence in which field?

Accepted Answer

B. Science and Technology — The Kerala Sastra Puraskaram is given for outstanding contributions in the field of Science and Technology. It is not related to sports, arts, or social service, though these fields have separate awards.

Answer

A. Sports

Answer

C. Arts and Culture

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D. Social Service

Question 2

Kerala Karshaka Pension:

Accepted Answer

Farmer pension — Farmer welfare.

Answer

General

Answer

Widow

Answer

Disability

Question 3

Effective hand hygiene, especially before preparing food and after using the restroom, is a fundamental practice in preventing the spread of infectious diseases. Which mode of disease transmission is most directly targeted by this practice?

Accepted Answer

C. Fecal-oral transmission — Fecal-oral transmission occurs when pathogens from feces are ingested, often due to contaminated hands, food, or water. Practicing effective hand hygiene, especially after using the restroom and before handling food, directly breaks this chain of transmission, preventing the ingestion of harmful microorganisms. While it helps with droplet transmission, its primary impact is on fecal-oral.

Answer

A. Airborne transmission

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B. Vector-borne transmission

Answer

D. Droplet transmission

Question 4

EM spectrum (increasing frequency):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Radio, Microwave, IR, Visible, UV, X-ray, γ-ray — Visible: ~400 nm (violet) to ~700 nm (red). γ-rays from nuclear transitions.‌​‍

Answer

Only visible

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Random

Answer

γ, X, UV, Visible

Question 5

Rusting requires:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Both oxygen and water — Rusting = iron + oxygen + moisture → iron oxide (Fe₂O₃). ‌​‍Both O₂ and H₂O are needed.

Answer

Only oxygen

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Only water

Answer

Neither

Question 6

Convex lens can form:

Accepted Answer

Both real and virtual — Real when object beyond F. Virtual when within F.

Answer

Only real images

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Only virtual images

Answer

No images

Question 7

Normal human body temperature is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

37°C — Normal body temperature ≈ 37°C (98.6°F).‌​‍

Answer

36°C

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38°C

Answer

39°C

Question 8

Angiosperms:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Flowering plants — Produce flowers and fruits.‌​‍

Answer

Naked seeds

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Non-flowering

Answer

Spores

Question 9

Bharat Ratna 2024 recipients count:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

5 — 5 — Karpoori Thakur, L.K. ‌​‍Advani, Chaudhary Charan Singh, P.V. Narasimha Rao, M.S. ‌​‍Swaminathan.

Answer

4

Answer

3

Answer

6

Question 10

Under the NDPS Act, what is the minimum quantity of cocaine that triggers the offense of 'small quantity' for personal use?

Accepted Answer

A. 1 gram — Under the NDPS Act, 1 gram of cocaine is classified as a 'small quantity' for personal use, which may result in reduced penalties compared to larger quantities. Quantities above this threshold are considered 'commercial quantities,' attracting stricter legal consequences. This classification is critical for pharmacists handling such drugs.

Answer

B. 2 grams

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C. 5 grams

Answer

D. 10 grams

VFA Mixed Practice Test #18