VFA Mixed Practice Test #39

Question 1

In a sample with 10,000 radioactive atoms of half-life 1 month, atoms remaining after 3 months:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1,250 — After n half-lives: N = N₀/2ⁿ. 3 half-lives: 10000/8 = 1250.‌​‍

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Nil

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5,000

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2,500

Question 2

Civil society refers to:

Accepted Answer

Non-state, non-family associations — NGOs, clubs, unions, religious groups — Civil society = space between state and family where citizens organise collectively — essential for democratic functioning.

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Government

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Military

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Corporations only

Question 3

Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blending, recently cleared by Cabinet, is being done with which fuel?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) — The Cabinet approved ethanol blending with ATF under the SAF initiative.‌​‍

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Diesel

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CNG

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LPG

Question 4

Which type of bone cell is primarily responsible for breaking down bone tissue, a process essential for bone remodeling and calcium homeostasis?

Accepted Answer

C. Osteoclast — Osteoclasts are large, multinucleated cells that secrete acids and enzymes to resorb, or break down, bone tissue, releasing minerals into the blood. This process is crucial for bone remodeling, repair, and maintaining calcium homeostasis. Osteoblasts are responsible for bone formation, osteocytes maintain bone tissue, and chondrocytes are cells found in cartilage.

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A. Osteoblast

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B. Osteocyte

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D. Chondrocyte

Question 5

State X and State Y are embroiled in a complex dispute over maritime boundaries, with State X accusing State Y of violating international law by encroaching on its territorial waters. Considering the primary functions of key UN organs, which statement best describes the distinct roles the UN General Assembly (UNGA) and the International Court of Justice (ICJ) would play in addressing this situation?

Accepted Answer

B. The ICJ is the principal judicial organ, providing legally binding judgments on disputes between states, whereas the UNGA serves as the main deliberative body for discussing broader international issues and making recommendations. — The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is the principal judicial organ of the UN, empowered to settle legal disputes between states and issue advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it. Its judgments are legally binding on the states involved. In contrast, the UN General Assembly (UNGA) is the main deliberative, policymaking, and representative organ of the UN, discussing a wide range of international issues and making recommendations, which are generally not legally binding on member states. Neither body directly imposes economic sanctions, which is primarily a function of the Secu

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A. The UNGA can issue legally binding judgments to resolve the boundary dispute, while the ICJ primarily provides advisory opinions upon request.

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C. Both the UNGA and the ICJ have the authority to impose economic sanctions on the state found to be in violation of international maritime law.

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D. The UNGA's jurisdiction is limited to humanitarian crises, while the ICJ has universal jurisdiction over all types of international legal disputes.

Question 6

A public library in a municipality is undergoing renovation. To comply with the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016, what is a mandatory requirement for ensuring accessibility for all users?

Accepted Answer

C. Providing accessible infrastructure like ramps, tactile pathways, and accessible toilets, and ensuring information is available in accessible formats. — The RPwD Act, 2016, mandates universal accessibility in public buildings, transportation, information, and communication for persons with disabilities. This includes providing accessible infrastructure like ramps, lifts, tactile pathways, accessible toilets, and ensuring information is available in various accessible formats (e.g., large print, audio, Braille). Option A is insufficient as accessibility should be proactive, not reactive. Option B is important but not exhaustive enough for overall accessibility. Option D contradicts the principle of inclusion by suggesting segregation rather tha

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A. Installing a ramp only if requested by a person with a physical disability.

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B. Ensuring all public documents are available in Braille format for visually impaired users.

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D. Allocating a separate section for persons with disabilities to facilitate easier access to resources.

Question 7

Nuclear fusion occurs in:

Accepted Answer

Sun and stars — Proton-proton chain in Sun. Hydrogen bombs use fusion. Controlled fusion (ITER) under development.

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Nuclear reactors

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Atomic bombs

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Uranium

Question 8

A woman describes a feeling of bearing down in the pelvis, as if everything would escape through the vagina. She feels indifferent towards her family, desires solitude, and paradoxically feels better after strenuous exercise. She is often irritable and easily offended. Which remedy is indicated for this symptom complex?

Accepted Answer

B. Sepia — Sepia is strongly indicated by the characteristic bearing-down sensation in the pelvis, the mental state of indifference to loved ones and desire for solitude, and the unique modality of feeling better from strenuous exercise. Pulsatilla is typically mild and tearful, Lilium tigrinum also has a bearing-down sensation but often with more sexual irritation, and Natrum muriaticum is known for grief and reserved nature.

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A. Lilium tigrinum

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C. Pulsatilla

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D. Natrum muriaticum

Question 9

Superconductors are materials that have:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Zero resistance below critical temperature — Below Tc, superconductors exhibit zero electrical resistance and expel magnetic fields (Meissner effect).‌​‍

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Magnetic properties only

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Very high resistance

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Infinite capacitance

Question 10

Projective personality test:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rorschach Inkblot, TAT (Thematic Apperception Test) — Ambiguous stimuli reveal unconscious. ‌​‍Projective — subject projects internal conflicts. Psychodynamic tradition.

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IQ

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MMPI

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NEO-PI

VFA Mixed Practice Test #39