VFA Mixed Practice Test #54

Question 1

Who wrote Mathilukal?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Basheer — Basheer — novella about prison love story.‌​‍

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Thakazhi

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M.T.

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Pottekkatt

Question 2

A student consistently underperforms in exams despite having access to all learning resources. According to Maslow's theory, which unmet need is most likely contributing to this behavior?

Accepted Answer

A. Love and belonging needs (feeling isolated or unsupported) — Maslow's hierarchy suggests that unmet social needs (love and belonging) can significantly impact motivation and performance. If the student feels isolated or unsupported, it may hinder their ability to focus or perform well, unlike options B, C, or D, which address higher-level or less immediately impactful needs.

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B. Self-actualization needs (lack of purpose or direction)

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C. Safety needs (fear of failure or academic pressure)

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D. Physiological needs (chronic stress or poor health)

Question 3

Pascal's law applies to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Enclosed fluid at rest — pressure applied is transmitted equally in all directions — Basis of hydraulic press, brakes. Gain in force = ratio of areas.‌​‍

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Only gases

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Solids

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Moving fluids

Question 4

A public health survey in a district reveals a strong correlation between lower educational attainment and higher rates of chronic diseases. This observation highlights the significance of which of the following in influencing community health outcomes?

Accepted Answer

C. Social determinants of health — Social determinants of health are non-medical factors that influence health outcomes, such as socioeconomic status, education, housing, and access to resources. Lower educational attainment is a key social determinant that can impact health literacy, employment, income, and access to healthy environments, thereby influencing chronic disease rates. While genetics and lifestyle play roles, they don't fully explain the observed social gradient in health disparities. Advanced medical technology is a healthcare resource, not a primary determinant of population-level health disparities.

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A. Genetic predisposition

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B. Lifestyle choices alone

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D. Availability of advanced medical technology

Question 5

A mother brings her 10-month-old infant to the Sub-Centre for routine immunization. According to the National Immunization Schedule (NIS) in India, which vaccine is typically due around this age?

Accepted Answer

C. Measles and Rubella (MR) first dose — According to the National Immunization Schedule (NIS) in India, the first dose of Measles and Rubella (MR) vaccine is administered at 9 completed months to 12 months of age. BCG is given at birth, and the DPT booster dose is typically given at 16-24 months. MMR is not part of the standard NIS in India, which primarily uses MR vaccine.

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A. BCG vaccine

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B. First dose of Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)

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D. DPT booster dose

Question 6

Uniform circular motion has:

Accepted Answer

Constant speed but varying velocity — Direction of velocity changes, so velocity vector changes — non-zero centripetal acceleration.

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Constant velocity

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Zero acceleration

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Zero force

Question 7

Which socio-religious reform movement in 19th-century Kerala was founded by Sri Narayana Guru and aimed at social equality by promoting temple entry for Dalits and challenging caste discrimination?

Accepted Answer

D. Sri Narayana Dharma Paripalana (SNDP) Yogam — The SNDP Yogam, founded by Sri Narayana Guru, was a key reform movement in Kerala that advocated for the rights of lower castes, including temple entry and education. Samathwa Samajam and Ayyavazhi Movement were earlier movements, while Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham was closely associated with Ayyankali, not Narayana Guru.

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A. Samathwa Samajam

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B. Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham

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C. Vaikunta Swamikal’s Ayyavazhi Movement

Question 8

Thymus:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

T-cell maturation — T-lymphocyte training ground.‌​‍

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None

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Hormone only

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Blood making

Question 9

India hosts 2028 T20 WC:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Yes — Scheduled.‌​‍

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No

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Unknown

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Co-host

Question 10

Deshabhimani by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

CPI(M) — CPI(M) newspaper.‌​‍

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RSS

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Congress

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Private

VFA Mixed Practice Test #54