VFA Mixed Practice Test #143

Question 1

Among Li, Be, K, Ca — which requires highest-frequency radiation for electron emission?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Be — Beryllium has the highest work function among these metals.‌​‍

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K

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Ca

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Li

Question 2

In Excel, cells are identified by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Column letter + Row number — Excel cells use Column Letter + Row Number (e.g., A1, B3, Z100).‌​‍

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Row number only

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Column number only

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Page number

Question 3

Which of the following is a primary bile acid synthesized in the liver from cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

C. Cholic acid — Cholic acid is a primary bile acid synthesized directly from cholesterol in the liver, unlike deoxycholic acid and lithocholic acid, which are secondary bile acids formed by bacterial action in the intestine. Glycocholic acid is a conjugated form of cholic acid, not a primary bile acid itself.

Answer

A. Deoxycholic acid

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B. Lithocholic acid

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D. Glycocholic acid

Question 4

Which gas is responsible for the greenhouse effect most?

Accepted Answer

Water vapour and CO₂ — Water vapour is the largest contributor; CO₂ is the main anthropogenic GHG.

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N₂

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O₂

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Ar

Question 5

NAM (Non-Aligned Movement) was founded at Belgrade in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1961 — First NAM Summit at Belgrade (Sep 1961). ‌​‍Founders: Jawaharlal Nehru, Tito, Nasser, Sukarno, Nkrumah.

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1955

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1971

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1991

Question 6

Which of the following is a non-protein nitrogenous compound excreted in urine?

Accepted Answer

B. Urea — Urea (B) is a primary non-protein nitrogenous waste product excreted in urine. Glucose (A) is not nitrogenous; hemoglobin (C) and bilirubin (D) are protein-bound or conjugated metabolites, not typical NPN compounds.

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A. Glucose

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C. Hemoglobin

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D. Bilirubin

Question 7

'Dominant caste' concept was also by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Srinivas — Dominant caste: numerically preponderant + economically prosperous + politically powerful in a village. ‌​‍Not necessarily upper caste in ritual hierarchy.

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Ghurye

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Ambedkar

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Gandhi

Question 8

Which of the following is a key component of the 'Karunya Scheme' launched by the Kerala government?

Accepted Answer

B. Financial assistance for treatment of chronic illnesses like cancer, haemophilia, and kidney failure — The 'Karunya Scheme' specifically provides financial assistance for the treatment of chronic and life-threatening illnesses such as cancer, haemophilia, and kidney failure, targeting vulnerable populations. Option A is not exclusive to Karunya, while C and D are unrelated to the scheme's core objectives.

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A. Free distribution of essential medicines to all patients in government hospitals

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C. Subsidized health insurance for farmers

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D. Establishment of new medical colleges in rural areas

Question 9

In the context of teaching Malayalam literature, which method best helps students appreciate the socio-cultural contexts of a poem?

Accepted Answer

B. Discussing the historical background and author’s life before reading — Discussing the historical background and author’s life (Option B) provides the socio-cultural lens necessary to appreciate the poem’s depth. Isolating language (A) or translation (C) may miss contextual nuances, while comparing with other languages (D) could dilute the focus on Malayalam-specific contexts. This method integrates literature with social history.

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A. Isolating the poem’s language and analyzing it line by line

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C. Translating the poem into English to understand its literal meaning

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D. Comparing it with poems in other Indian languages

Question 10

Pazhassi Raja is also known as:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kerala Simham — Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja is known as 'Kerala Simham' (Lion of Kerala) for his guerrilla resistance against the British in Malabar/Wayanad.‌​‍

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Kerala Gandhi

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Kerala Varma

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Kerala Kesari

VFA Mixed Practice Test #143