VFA Mixed Practice Test #100

Question 1

One astronomical unit (AU) is defined as:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Distance from Earth to Sun — 1 AU ≈ 149.6 million km.‌​‍

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Distance to the nearest star

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Distance of light in one year

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Distance from Earth to Moon

Question 2

India's national game is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Hockey — Hockey is traditionally considered India's national game, though no official gazette notification exists.‌​‍

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Cricket

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Football

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Kabaddi

Question 3

Kerala Public Library:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

TVM — State Central Library TVM.‌​‍

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Kottayam

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Kochi

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Thrissur

Question 4

In the context of community health, what is the primary objective of health education initiatives regarding non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like diabetes and hypertension?

Accepted Answer

A. To equip individuals with the knowledge and skills to adopt healthy lifestyles and manage their conditions effectively. — The primary objective of health education for NCDs is to empower individuals with knowledge about risk factors, prevention strategies, and self-management skills to adopt healthy lifestyles and effectively manage their conditions. While early diagnosis and cost reduction are important, they are often outcomes or secondary objectives, and promoting specific treatments is not the overarching goal of general health education.

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B. To ensure early diagnosis through mass screening campaigns for all community members.

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C. To reduce healthcare costs by minimizing the need for hospital admissions.

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D. To promote the use of advanced pharmacological treatments for NCDs.

Question 5

A 14-year-old girl frequently experiences intense mood swings, from extreme happiness to deep sadness, and often feels misunderstood by her parents, believing 'no one gets what I'm going through.' This emotional intensity and sense of uniqueness are primarily linked to:

Accepted Answer

B. The rapid development of the limbic system in the brain — The limbic system, responsible for emotions and memory, develops more rapidly during adolescence than the prefrontal cortex, which handles impulse control and reasoning. This developmental imbalance often contributes to heightened emotional reactivity and difficulty in regulating strong feelings, leading to experiences like intense mood swings and feelings of being misunderstood.

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A. Early childhood attachment issues resurfacing

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C. A lack of effective communication skills training

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D. Over-reliance on social media for validation

Question 6

Thekkady, the entry point to Periyar Tiger Reserve, is in:

Accepted Answer

Idukki — Thekkady is located in Idukki district and serves as the main entry to Periyar Tiger Reserve.

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Pathanamthitta

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Kottayam

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Ernakulam

Question 7

The highest civilian award in India is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Bharat Ratna — Bharat Ratna is the highest civilian award. ‌​‍Order: Bharat Ratna > Padma Vibhushan > Padma Bhushan > Padma Shri.

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Padma Shri

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Padma Bhushan

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Padma Vibhushan

Question 8

What is the approximate length of the Great Barrier Reef?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2300 km — World's largest coral system.

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1000 km

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3000 km

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500 km

Question 9

The 'Pothuvidyabhyasa Samrakshana Yanjam' (Public Education Rejuvenation Mission) is a flagship initiative of the Kerala government. Which of the following best describes its overarching objective?

Accepted Answer

C. To transform government schools into centers of excellence and bring back students from private institutions. — The Public Education Rejuvenation Mission's core aim is to enhance the quality and infrastructure of government schools, making them attractive alternatives to private schools. This initiative seeks to improve educational standards and increase enrollment by fostering public confidence in government institutions. Options A, B, and D represent either existing provisions, specific sub-components, or objectives not central to this particular mission's overarching goal.

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A. To provide free education up to the university level for all students.

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B. To establish new government schools in every panchayat across the state.

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D. To introduce a uniform curriculum and grading system for all public and private schools.

Question 10

What are the major eons of the geological time scale?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Hadean, Archean, Proterozoic, Phanerozoic — Phanerozoic (540 mya-present) divided into Palaeozoic, Mesozoic (dinosaurs), Cenozoic (mammals, humans).‌​‍

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Only one

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Cenozoic

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Palaeozoic only

VFA Mixed Practice Test #100