VFA Mixed Practice Test #261

Question 1

'She has worked here ___ 2015':

Accepted Answer

since — 'Since' with point in time.

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for

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from

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during

Question 2

Kerala's Multidimensional Poverty Index:

Accepted Answer

Lowest among states — NITI Aayog MPI — Kerala best.

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Average

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Highest

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Unknown

Question 3

Vasco da Gama landed at which place in Kerala in 1498?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kozhikode (Calicut) — Vasco da Gama arrived at Kozhikode (Calicut) on 20 May 1498, becoming the first European to reach India by sea.‌​‍

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Kannur

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Kollam

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Kochi

Question 4

As per national guidelines, exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for infants for the first six months of life. What is the primary nutritional benefit of this practice?

Accepted Answer

A. Provides all necessary nutrients and antibodies for the infant's growth and immunity — Exclusive breastfeeding provides all the necessary nutrients, hydration, and protective antibodies for an infant's optimal growth, development, and immunity during the first six months of life. It is a complete food source for this period. Early introduction of solids is generally discouraged, and while breast milk contains iron, it doesn't guarantee sufficient stores for the entire first year without complementary feeding. Breast milk is highly nutritious, not just hydrating.

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B. Helps in the early introduction of solid foods to prevent allergies

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C. Ensures adequate iron stores for the first year of life

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D. Primarily serves to hydrate the infant without providing significant nutrition

Question 5

The smallest planet in the solar system is:

Accepted Answer

Mercury — Mercury is the smallest planet in the solar system. Pluto was reclassified as a 'dwarf planet' in 2006 by the International Astronomical Union.

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Mars

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Venus

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Pluto

Question 6

Kerala Calendar year starts (Chingam):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

August-September — Chingam 1 = around mid-August.‌​‍

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January

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April

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October

Question 7

The start codon in translation is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

AUG — AUG codes for methionine and signals protein synthesis start. ‌​‍UAA/UAG/UGA are stop codons.

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UAG

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UGA

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UAA

Question 8

Project Tiger was launched in India in:

Accepted Answer

1973 — Project Tiger was launched on 1 April 1973 at Jim Corbett.

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1950

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1991

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2005

Question 9

Feminism's three waves are traditionally:

Accepted Answer

1st wave (suffrage), 2nd wave (workplace/body), 3rd wave (intersectional) — 1st wave late 19th-early 20th C (vote); 2nd wave 1960s-80s; 3rd wave 1990s onwards (intersectionality — race, class, sexuality).

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Ancient, medieval, modern

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Liberal, radical, Marxist

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Indian, Western, African

Question 10

What is the name of India's vaccine export initiative?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vaccine Maitri — Vaccine diplomacy.‌​‍

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Stopped

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Limited

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Unknown

VFA Mixed Practice Test #261