VFA Mixed Practice Test #191

Question 1

The Dutch captain who signed a trade agreement with the Zamorin in 1604 was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Gyfford — Captain Gyfford's 1604 agreement with the Zamorin opened Dutch trade access.‌​‍

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Van Rheede

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De Lenoy

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Van der Goyen

Question 2

The Savarna Jatha procession in support of Vaikom Satyagraha was led by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mannath Padmanabhan — Mannath Padmanabhan led the Savarna Jatha from Vaikom to Thiruvananthapuram.‌​‍

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Kumaran Asan

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Chattampi Swamikal

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Sree Narayana Guru

Question 3

ICDS (Integrated Child Development Services):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1975 — World's largest early childhood programme. ‌​‍Anganwadis deliver nutrition, immunisation, pre-school ed, health. Women & Child Development Ministry.

Answer

1947

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2000

Answer

1991

Question 4

A common symptom of iron deficiency anemia related to oxygen transport is:

Accepted Answer

C. Fatigue and weakness — Iron is a crucial component of hemoglobin, which carries oxygen in red blood cells. A deficiency in iron leads to reduced oxygen-carrying capacity, resulting in symptoms like fatigue, weakness, and shortness of breath. Hypertension is high blood pressure, jaundice is yellowing of the skin (often liver-related), and hyperglycemia is high blood sugar.

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A. Hypertension

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B. Jaundice

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D. Hyperglycemia

Question 5

Who was the first Keralite to serve twice as Finance Minister in the Central Cabinet?

Accepted Answer

Dr. John Mathai — Dr. John Mathai held the Finance portfolio 1949–1950 in the Nehru cabinet.

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A.K. Antony

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K. Karunakaran

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Krishna Kumar

Question 6

Study of inscriptions:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Epigraphy — Epigraphy.‌​‍

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Numismatics

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Philately

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Calligraphy

Question 7

Which literary form is best suited for teaching moral values and ethical dilemmas to high school students?

Accepted Answer

C. Fables — Fables are short, allegorical stories designed to impart moral lessons, making them ideal for classroom discussions on ethics and values. While drama and novels can explore moral themes, they are often longer and more complex. Biographies focus on real-life events rather than moral instruction.

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A. Drama

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B. Biographies

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D. Novels

Question 8

SAARC was founded in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1985 — SAARC founded 8 December 1985 at Dhaka. ‌​‍8 members: India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Afghanistan (2007).

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2000

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1971

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1991

Question 9

One light year is approximately equal to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Both are equivalent — 1 light year ≈ 9.46 × 10¹⁵ m = 9.46 × 10¹² km.‌​‍

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3 × 10⁸ km

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9.46 × 10¹² km

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9.46 × 10¹⁵ m

Question 10

Dutch took over Kochi:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1663 — Dutch defeated Portuguese 1663.‌​‍

Answer

1498

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1600

Answer

1857

VFA Mixed Practice Test #191