VFA Mixed Practice Test #231

Question 1

Speed of light:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

3×10⁸ — 3×10⁸ m/s in vacuum.‌​‍

Answer

3×10⁶

Answer

3×10¹⁰

Answer

3×10¹²

Question 2

Which book won the first Vayalar Award?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Eni Njan Urangatte — P.K. ‌​‍Balakrishnan's 'Ini Njan Urangatte' won the inaugural Vayalar Award in 1977.

Answer

Ummachu

Answer

Randamoozham

Answer

Agnisakshi

Question 3

Charles's law states (at constant pressure):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

V/T = constant — Charles's law: V ∝ T (absolute) at constant P.‌​‍

Answer

V × T = constant

Answer

PV = constant

Answer

P/V = constant

Question 4

Which of the following elements has the highest first ionization energy in the periodic table?

Accepted Answer

A. Helium (He) — Helium (He) has the highest first ionization energy because it is a noble gas with a completely filled electron shell, making it extremely difficult to remove an electron. While Fluorine (F) has a high ionization energy, it is slightly lower than Helium's due to its smaller atomic radius and higher electron affinity.

Answer

B. Fluorine (F)

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C. Neon (Ne)

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D. Chlorine (Cl)

Question 5

First Nipah outbreak Kerala:

Accepted Answer

2018 — May 2018 Kozhikode.

Answer

2020

Answer

2015

Answer

2023

Question 6

Kerala's first female IAS officer:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Anna Rajam Malhotra — Anna Rajam Malhotra — first IAS woman from Kerala.‌​‍

Answer

Padmaja Venugopal

Answer

Renuka Sudhakar

Answer

Sheela Thomas

Question 7

The longest part of the human digestive system is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Small intestine — The small intestine is the longest part of the alimentary canal at about 6-7 metres. ‌​‍Most digestion and nutrient absorption occurs here.

Answer

Stomach

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Large intestine

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Oesophagus

Question 8

In an aseptic processing area for sterile product manufacturing, which ISO classification represents the highest level of cleanliness (i.e., fewest particles allowed)?

Accepted Answer

C. ISO 5 — ISO classification systems rank cleanrooms by the number of particles allowed per cubic meter of air, with lower ISO numbers indicating a higher level of cleanliness. ISO 5 (equivalent to Class 100 or Grade A) is the highest standard for critical operations where sterile products are exposed, such as filling zones. ISO 7 and ISO 8 represent progressively less stringent cleanliness levels for surrounding areas.

Answer

A. ISO 7

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B. ISO 8

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D. ISO 9

Question 9

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026 were held on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

9 April 2026 — Polling for 140 seats was held on 9 April 2026. ‌​‍Counting is scheduled for 4 May 2026.

Answer

2 April 2026

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16 April 2026

Answer

23 April 2026

Question 10

Which among the following is NOT a characteristic of a primary social group?

Accepted Answer

C. Membership is based on formal rules and regulations — Primary social groups like family and peer groups are informal, based on personal bonds, and serve emotional needs. Option C describes secondary groups, which are governed by formal structures and rules.

Answer

A. Members have intimate, face-to-face relationships

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B. It fulfills emotional and social needs of individuals

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D. It is the first point of socialization for individuals

VFA Mixed Practice Test #231