VFA Mixed Practice Test #293

Question 1

Dengue fever is transmitted by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mosquito — Dengue is transmitted by the Aedes mosquito (Aedes aegypti). ‌​‍It bites mainly during daytime, especially early morning and late afternoon.

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Rat

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Cockroach

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Housefly

Question 2

Digital India programme:

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1 July 2015 — Pillars: broadband highways, universal access, e-governance, digital empowerment. UPI, Aadhaar, Jan Dhan drove financial inclusion.

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2014

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2018

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2020

Question 3

Gavi eco-tourism:

Accepted Answer

Pathanamthitta — Periyar buffer zone, Pathanamthitta.

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Idukki

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Kottayam

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Kollam

Question 4

Priyanka Gandhi first LS:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Wayanad 2024 bypoll — Wayanad by-election.‌​‍

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Lucknow

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Amethi

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Rae Bareli

Question 5

The principle behind the working of a microphone is:‌​‍

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Electromagnetic induction or capacitive/piezoelectric conversion — Dynamic mics use EM induction; condenser mics use capacitance changes.‌​‍

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Photoelectric effect

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Thermionic emission

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Nuclear decay

Question 6

Estrogen and progesterone are produced mainly by:‌​‍

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Ovaries — Ovaries secrete estrogen (follicular) and progesterone (corpus luteum).‌​‍

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Adrenal

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Pituitary

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Testes

Question 7

A 28-year-old multiparous woman, who is breastfeeding exclusively, expresses interest in long-term contraception. She wants a method that is highly effective and does not require daily attention. Which method would be most suitable for her at this time?

Accepted Answer

B. Intrauterine Device (IUD) — For a breastfeeding woman seeking long-term, highly effective contraception without daily attention, an Intrauterine Device (IUD) like the Copper-T is an excellent choice. It is safe for breastfeeding mothers as it does not affect milk supply. Combined Oral Contraceptive Pills and vaginal rings contain estrogen, which can reduce milk production. While Depo-Provera is a progestin-only method suitable for breastfeeding, an IUD offers longer-term effectiveness without repeated injections.

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A. Combined Oral Contraceptive Pills (COCs)

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C. Contraceptive Vaginal Ring

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D. Depo-Provera (DMPA) injection

Question 8

The main component of connective tissue that provides strength and structural support to organs and tissues is:

Accepted Answer

B. Collagen fibers — Collagen fibers are the most abundant protein in the human body and are a primary component of connective tissue, providing high tensile strength and structural integrity to tissues like skin, tendons, ligaments, and bones. Elastin fibers provide elasticity, reticular fibers form a delicate network, and adipose tissue primarily stores fat.

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A. Elastin fibers

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C. Reticular fibers

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D. Adipose tissue

Question 9

Suez Canal opened in:‌​‍

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1869 — Suez Canal (Egypt) opened Nov 1869. ‌​‍Connects Mediterranean to Red Sea. Designed by Ferdinand de Lesseps. ‌​‍Nationalised by Nasser 1956.

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1914

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1922

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1956

Question 10

The National Health Policy (NHP) 2017 emphasizes a paradigm shift towards achieving Universal Health Coverage. Which of the following is a key strategy outlined in NHP 2017 to ensure access to essential medicines and reduce out-of-pocket expenditure for the population?

Accepted Answer

B. Promoting the use of generic medicines and strengthening public procurement and supply chains. — NHP 2017 explicitly aims to reduce out-of-pocket expenditure by promoting generic medicines and strengthening public procurement and supply chains for essential drugs. This is a core component of achieving Universal Health Coverage, focusing on affordability and accessibility. Other options either increase costs or focus on tertiary care, which are not the primary strategies for universal access to essential medicines.

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A. Prioritizing the development of super-specialty hospitals in urban areas.

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C. Encouraging private sector dominance in the manufacturing and distribution of all essential drugs.

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D. Implementing a user-fee system for all essential medicines to generate funds for healthcare infrastructure.

VFA Mixed Practice Test #293