VFA Mixed Practice Test #136

Question 1

Cochin capital was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Thrissur — Thrissur was Cochin's capital.‌​‍

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Kochi

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Ernakulam

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Mattancherry

Question 2

The slogan 'American Model Arabikadalil' is related to:

Accepted Answer

Punnapra–Vayalar struggle — Slogan of the 1946 Punnapra–Vayalar uprising.

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Telangana struggle

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Kayyur struggle

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Vaikom Satyagraha

Question 3

Tundra below surface:

Accepted Answer

Permafrost — Permanently frozen ground.

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Water

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Sand

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Rock

Question 4

What is the Blue Revolution associated with?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Fish — Fisheries.

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Milk

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Wheat

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Cotton

Question 5

A 9-month-old child presents with severe dehydration due to acute watery diarrhea. According to IMNCI guidelines, what is the most appropriate initial management step for this child?

Accepted Answer

B. Start intravenous fluids rapidly (e.g., Ringer's Lactate) — For severe dehydration, rapid intravenous fluid administration (such as Ringer's Lactate or normal saline) is the priority to quickly restore circulating volume and correct electrolyte imbalances. Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS) is used for some or no dehydration. Zinc is given to reduce the duration and severity of diarrhea, and antibiotics are indicated only for specific types of diarrhea (e.g., dysentery, cholera), not routinely for severe dehydration.

Answer

A. Administer ORS solution orally

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C. Give zinc supplements immediately

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D. Administer antibiotics

Question 6

Before initiating a research study involving human subjects, what is the primary purpose of obtaining informed consent from participants?

Accepted Answer

C. To ensure participants understand the study's purpose, risks, benefits, and their right to withdraw. — Informed consent is a fundamental ethical principle in research, ensuring that participants voluntarily agree to participate after fully understanding the study's nature, potential risks, benefits, and their rights, including the right to withdraw at any time without penalty. It upholds autonomy and protects participant welfare, not just researcher liability or data publication.

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A. To ensure participants will complete the entire study duration.

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B. To protect the researcher from legal liability.

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D. To obtain a written agreement for publishing their personal data.

Question 7

The most electronegative element is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Fluorine — Fluorine has highest electronegativity (3.98 on Pauling scale).‌​‍

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Nitrogen

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Chlorine

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Oxygen

Question 8

What is the logical conclusion if all cats are mammals and all mammals have hair?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

All cats have hair — Valid syllogism.

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Some cats have hair

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No cats have hair

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Hair is for cats only

Question 9

NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) was formed in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1949 — NATO signed 4 April 1949 in Washington. ‌​‍12 original members including USA, UK, France, Canada. Article 5: attack on one = attack on all.

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1945

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1955

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1961

Question 10

Kerala's Panchayat level women reservation:

Accepted Answer

50% — 50% — state higher than constitutional 33%.

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33%

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25%

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75%

VFA Mixed Practice Test #136