VFA Mixed Practice Test #252

Question 1

Periyar is the longest river in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kerala — Periyar (244 km) is Kerala's longest river.‌​‍

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India

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Tamil Nadu

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Karnataka

Question 2

Patturumal — Cherussery poet:

Accepted Answer

Krishnagatha author — Cherussery Krishna's Krishnagatha.

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Ramayanam

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Mahabharat

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Meghadoot

Question 3

Following a significant crude oil spill impacting the coastal mangroves and backwaters of Kerala, local authorities are exploring advanced remediation strategies. Which biotechnological approach offers the most sustainable and environmentally sound solution for long-term cleanup in this sensitive ecosystem?

Accepted Answer

B. Introduction of genetically modified bacteria specifically engineered to metabolize and detoxify petroleum hydrocarbons. — The correct answer is B. Introducing genetically modified bacteria for bioremediation is a biotechnological approach that utilizes microorganisms' metabolic pathways to break down pollutants into less harmful substances. This method is sustainable and environmentally sound as it naturally degrades the hydrocarbons, unlike chemical dispersants (A) which can be toxic or physical removal methods like dredging (C) and high-pressure washing (D) that are disruptive and may not fully eliminate the pollutant from the ecosystem.

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A. Extensive application of synthetic chemical dispersants to break down the oil into smaller droplets.

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C. Dredging and removal of contaminated sediments, followed by their disposal in a designated landfill.

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D. High-pressure washing of affected areas using strong alkaline solutions to dislodge oil from surfaces.

Question 4

What is the primary focus of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Women reservation — 33% reservation for women in LS and state legislature.‌​‍

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Rural empowerment

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Education

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Health

Question 5

Ajanta caves are:

Accepted Answer

Buddhist — Buddhist murals and paintings.

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Hindu

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Jain

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All three

Question 6

The unit of inductance is the:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Henry — Henry (H): 1 H = 1 V·s/A.‌​‍

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Weber

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Tesla

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Farad

Question 7

Brahmananda Swami Sivayogi's Siddhashram is situated at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Alathur — Sivayogi founded Siddhashram at Alathur, Palakkad (1903).‌​‍

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Aluva

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Kalady

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Sivagiri

Question 8

Which vitamin is also called Ascorbic Acid?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vitamin C — Vitamin C = Ascorbic Acid. Found in citrus fruits, amla. Prevents Scurvy.‌​‍

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Vitamin A

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Vitamin B

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Vitamin E

Question 9

The tribal chieftain who led the Kurichiya Rebellion (1812) against the British in Wayanad was:

Accepted Answer

Talakkal Chandu — Talakkal Chandu led the Kurichiya tribal uprising of 1812 against British taxation and forest restrictions.

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Edachena Kunkan

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Pallur Eman

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Velu Thampi Dalawa

Question 10

Who assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand in 1914?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Gavrilo Princip — Gavrilo Princip, a Serbian Black Hand operative, killed the Austrian heir apparent.‌​‍

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Josip Tito

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Nikola Pasic

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Alexander Karadjordjevic

VFA Mixed Practice Test #252