VFA Mixed Practice Test #324

Question 1

Which Kerala national park has the largest population of lion-tailed macaques?

Accepted Answer

Silent Valley — Silent Valley NP in Palakkad shelters the largest lion-tailed macaque population.

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Anamudi Shola

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Mathikettan Shola

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Eravikulam

Question 2

T20 World Cup 2024 was co-hosted by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

USA and West Indies — The 2024 ICC T20 World Cup was co-hosted by the USA and West Indies; India won the title.‌​‍

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India and Sri Lanka

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Australia and New Zealand

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England and Ireland

Question 3

During a routine inspection, a Block Resource Centre (BRC) coordinator identifies a significant disparity in the implementation of continuous and comprehensive evaluation (CCE) practices across various schools within a specific educational sub-district. Who is the primary officer responsible for overseeing and ensuring the uniform implementation of such academic and administrative guidelines at the sub-district level?

Accepted Answer

B. The Assistant Educational Officer (AEO) — The Assistant Educational Officer (AEO) is the administrative head at the sub-district or block level, directly responsible for the supervision, monitoring, and implementation of educational programs and policies in schools within their jurisdiction. The DEO operates at the district level, the DDE at the regional level, and DIETs focus on teacher training rather than direct school supervision.

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A. The District Educational Officer (DEO)

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C. The Deputy Director of Education (DDE)

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D. The Principal of the DIET (District Institute of Education and Training)

Question 4

Primary amines are distinguished by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Carbylamine test (foul smell when heated with CHCl₃ + alcoholic KOH) — R-NH₂ + CHCl₃ + 3KOH → RNC + 3KCl + 3H₂O. ‌​‍Only primary amines. Secondary and tertiary negative.

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Iodoform

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Aldol

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Phenol

Question 5

Rapid urbanization in developing countries often leads to significant social changes, including shifts in lifestyle and environment. From a community health perspective, which of the following health issues is most likely to show a marked increase as a direct consequence of these changes?

Accepted Answer

B. Prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes and hypertension. — Rapid urbanization often leads to lifestyle changes like sedentary behavior, consumption of processed foods, increased stress, and environmental pollution. These factors are major contributors to the rising prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular diseases, even in developing countries. While communicable diseases can persist or emerge due to overcrowding, NCDs are a characteristic health challenge of urbanized populations resulting from lifestyle shifts.

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A. Incidence of vector-borne diseases like dengue and malaria due to improved housing.

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C. Rates of acute respiratory infections due to decreased air pollution from industrialization.

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D. Malnutrition among children due to enhanced access to diverse and nutritious food sources.

Question 6

Which state in India celebrates 'Vidyasagar Jayanti' on September 26th as a tribute to Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, who contributed significantly to women's education and social reforms?

Accepted Answer

A. West Bengal — Vidyasagar Jayanti is celebrated on September 26th to commemorate the birth anniversary of Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, a prominent social reformer and educator known for his work in women's education and widow remarriage in West Bengal. The other states listed do not observe this day as an education-focused celebration.

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B. Maharashtra

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C. Tamil Nadu

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D. Kerala

Question 7

The largest cell in the human body is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ovum (egg cell) — The human ovum (~0.1 mm) is the largest cell; sperm is the smallest.‌​‍

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RBC

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Liver cell

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Neuron

Question 8

Under the 'Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY)', which of the following is a key feature of the scheme?

Accepted Answer

B. It offers cashless secondary and tertiary care hospitalization up to ₹5 lakh per family per year. — AB-PMJAY is a flagship scheme under Ayushman Bharat that provides cashless secondary and tertiary care hospitalization up to ₹5 lakh per family per year for the poorest 40% of the population. Option A is incorrect as it targets a specific age group rather than the economically weaker sections. Option C is incorrect because while pre-authorization is required for some procedures, it is not mandated for all. Option D is incorrect as the scheme covers both public and empanelled private hospitals.

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A. It provides free healthcare services to all citizens above 65 years of age.

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C. It mandates pre-authorization for all medical procedures to ensure cost control.

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D. It covers only government-run hospitals and primary healthcare centers.

Question 9

Implantation of embryo occurs at:

Accepted Answer

6-7 days after fertilisation — Blastocyst implants in endometrium. Pregnancy hormone hCG (detected in pregnancy test kits) starts production.

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Day 1

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After 1 month

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Immediately

Question 10

Transpiration in plants is loss of:

Accepted Answer

Water — Water loss through stomata.

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CO₂

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O₂

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Minerals

VFA Mixed Practice Test #324