VFA Mixed Practice Test #162

Question 1

The J.C. Daniel Award, Kerala's highest honour in Malayalam cinema, recognizes lifetime contributions. What is the primary educational and cultural message conveyed by honouring such pioneers in the arts?

Accepted Answer

A. It highlights the importance of artistic innovation and perseverance in shaping the state's cultural identity, inspiring future generations. — Named after the 'Father of Malayalam Cinema,' the J.C. Daniel Award celebrates individuals who have made enduring contributions to the art form. Its primary message is to acknowledge the pioneering spirit, creativity, and dedication that built and continues to enrich Kerala's cinematic heritage, thereby inspiring new artists and audiences to appreciate and contribute to the state's cultural identity through cinema. It focuses on legacy and inspiration rather than commercial aspects or specific stylistic mandates.

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B. It primarily promotes the commercial viability of Malayalam films in national and international markets.

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C. It encourages the adoption of specific film genres or narrative styles in contemporary Malayalam cinema.

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D. It provides direct financial grants for aspiring filmmakers to produce their debut works.

Question 2

Mathrubhumi newspaper was founded in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1923 — Mathrubhumi was founded in 1923 by K.P. Kesava Menon in Kozhikode.‌​‍

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1888

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1911

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1946

Question 3

Which river was called 'Churni' in ancient times?‌​‍

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Periyar — Periyar was known as Churni in ancient Sangam literature.‌​‍

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Chaliyar

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Pampa

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Bharathapuzha

Question 4

Eco-friendly lighting like LED differs from CFL in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

LEDs don't contain mercury; CFLs do — CFLs contain small amount of mercury vapour — disposal issue. ‌​‍LEDs use semiconductors, no mercury.

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CFLs use LEDs

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No difference

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LEDs are cheaper

Question 5

Which country has the highest proportion of 95% Buddhist population?‌​‍

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Thailand — Thailand ~95% Buddhist (Theravada).‌​‍

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Cambodia

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Myanmar

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Bhutan

Question 6

PMLA Agency:

Accepted Answer

ED — Enforcement Directorate.

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CBI

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IB

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RAW

Question 7

Total utility is maximum when marginal utility is:

Accepted Answer

Zero — At peak of total utility curve, MU = 0. Beyond this, additional consumption reduces total utility (negative MU).

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Maximum

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Negative

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Unit

Question 8

Which is the lightest metal?‌​‍

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Lithium — Lithium has density 0.534 g/cm³ — lightest metal.‌​‍

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Aluminium

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Sodium

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Magnesium

Question 9

Biosphere:

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Sum of all ecosystems — All life zones on Earth.

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Only plants

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Atmosphere

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Hydrosphere

Question 10

Radiation from the Sun primarily reaches Earth as:‌​‍

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Electromagnetic radiation (light and heat) — Sun radiates EM waves (visible, IR, UV) across ~150 million km.‌​‍

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Sound waves

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Mechanical waves

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Nuclear particles

VFA Mixed Practice Test #162