VFA Mixed Practice Test #170

Question 1

A reflex action is a:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Fast, involuntary response mediated by spinal cord — Reflex arcs bypass brain for speed — e.g., withdrawal from hot object.‌​‍

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Conscious thought

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Slow voluntary response

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Memory recall

Question 2

Swachh Survekshan 2023 cleanest city:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Indore — Indore — cleanest for 7th consecutive year.‌​‍

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Surat

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Navi Mumbai

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Bhopal

Question 3

Kerala High Court established:

Accepted Answer

1958 — Kerala HC established 1958.

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1947

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1956

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1960

Question 4

Kottayam is known as:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rubber capital — Rubber capital of India.‌​‍

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Spice garden

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Cashew capital

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Rice bowl

Question 5

FIFA World Cup 2022 was won by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Argentina — Argentina won FIFA 2022 in Qatar, defeating France in the final. ‌​‍Lionel Messi was Player of the Tournament.

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Brazil

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France

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Germany

Question 6

Which of the following defense mechanisms involves attributing one's own unacceptable thoughts or feelings to another person?

Accepted Answer

A. Projection — Projection is the defense mechanism where an individual attributes their own unacceptable feelings or impulses to someone else. For example, a person who is angry at their boss might instead accuse the boss of being angry with them. Regression involves reverting to earlier developmental stages, sublimation redirects unacceptable impulses into socially acceptable actions, and rationalization provides logical explanations for behaviors driven by unacceptable motives.

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B. Regression

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C. Sublimation

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D. Rationalization

Question 7

Human evolution — first hominid with larger brain:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Homo habilis ('handy man') — ~2.5-1.5 mya. ‌​‍First tool maker. Brain ~650 cc. ‌​‍H. erectus: ~900 cc, first to migrate out of Africa, fire use.

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Australopithecus

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Neanderthal

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Homo erectus

Question 8

District Panchayats:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

14 — 14 — one per district.‌​‍

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12

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20

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28

Question 9

A transformer is a device used to:

Accepted Answer

Step up or step down AC voltage — Transformers work on mutual induction; cannot work on DC.

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Convert AC to DC

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Generate electricity

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Store charge

Question 10

KEAM conducted by:

Accepted Answer

CEE (Commissioner for Entrance Exams) — CEE under higher education.

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KPSC

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Govt

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University

VFA Mixed Practice Test #170