VFA Mixed Practice Test #20

Question 1

The functional group of a ketone is:

Accepted Answer

−C(=O)− in middle of chain — Ketones have carbonyl between two carbons (e.g., acetone CH₃COCH₃).

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−CHO

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−COOH

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−NH₂

Question 2

Small Finance Banks in India were first licensed in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2015 — RBI issued Small Finance Bank licences 2015 (10 entities). ‌​‍Focus: financial inclusion to small farmers, micro businesses.

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2020

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2017

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2013

Question 3

Which is the least populated district of Kerala?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Wayanad — Wayanad is the least populated district of Kerala with about 8.17 lakh people (Census 2011).‌​‍

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Idukki

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Kasaragod

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Pathanamthitta

Question 4

The Indian who shared Nobel Peace Prize 2014 is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kailash Satyarthi — Kailash Satyarthi (India) shared 2014 Nobel Peace Prize with Malala for child rights work.‌​‍

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Dhoni

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Malala Yousafzai

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Sachin Tendulkar

Question 5

Which of the following vitamins is most likely to be deficient in a patient with malabsorption due to celiac disease?

Accepted Answer

B. Vitamin B12 — Celiac disease damages the small intestine, particularly the ileum, where vitamin B12 is absorbed. Deficiency in vitamin B12 can lead to megaloblastic anemia and neurological symptoms. Vitamin A (A) is absorbed in the jejunum, vitamin C (C) is absorbed in the distal small intestine and large intestine, and vitamin D (D) is absorbed in the jejunum and ileum but not as critically as B12.

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A. Vitamin A

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C. Vitamin C

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D. Vitamin D

Question 6

Study of animals:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Zoology — Zoology.‌​‍

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Ecology

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Anatomy

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Botany

Question 7

Which is the biggest soil museum in the world?

Accepted Answer

Central Soil Analytical Lab Thiruvananthapuram — India's first/largest Soil Museum at Parottukonam, Thiruvananthapuram.

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Central Soil Analytical Lab Chennai

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Central Soil Analytical Lab Nagpur

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Central Soil Analytical Lab Ernakulam

Question 8

Under the 'Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission' launched in Kerala, what is the primary purpose of the Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) number assigned to every citizen?

Accepted Answer

B. To create a unique digital health ID for seamless sharing and access to health records across providers — The ABHA number is designed to create a digital health ID system, allowing citizens to store and share their health records securely across healthcare providers. It is not directly linked to cashless treatment under AB-PMJAY, medicine subsidies, or direct benefit transfers, though it may indirectly support these services.

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A. To facilitate cashless treatment under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY)

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C. To provide subsidized medicines under the 'Kerala Medical Services Corporation' scheme

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D. To enable direct benefit transfer of health-related financial assistance to beneficiaries

Question 9

A car engine exerts a force of 5000 N to move the car at a constant velocity of 20 m/s. What is the power output of the engine?

Accepted Answer

A. 25 kW — Power is calculated as force multiplied by velocity (P = F × v). Here, P = 5000 N × 20 m/s = 100,000 W or 100 kW. The correct answer is 100 kW, while the other options either underestimate or overestimate the power. The engine's power output balances the resistive forces to maintain constant velocity.

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B. 100 kW

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C. 250 kW

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D. 500 kW

Question 10

What was Cro-Magnon?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Early H. sapiens with cave art — ~40,000 ya in Europe. ‌​‍Anatomically modern. Lascaux, Altamira cave paintings. ‌​‍Coexisted with Neanderthals briefly.

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Reptile

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Different species

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Ape

VFA Mixed Practice Test #20