VFA Mixed Practice Test #371

Question 1

The Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms (1919) introduced:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Diarchy — Government of India Act 1919 introduced 'Diarchy' (dual government) in provinces — some subjects transferred to Indian ministers.‌​‍

Answer

Complete self-rule

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Separate electorate

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Partition

Question 2

The slogan 'No Caste, No Religion, No God for Man' was coined by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sahodaran Ayyappan — Sahodaran Ayyappan modified Guru's slogan to 'No Caste, No Religion, No God for Man' — taking the anti-caste message further.‌​‍

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Sree Narayana Guru

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Ayyankali

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Chattampi Swamikal

Question 3

The Kundara Proclamation of 1809 called upon the people to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rise against the British — Velu Thampi's Kundara Proclamation rallied the people of Travancore against the British East India Company.‌​‍

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Worship at temples

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Support the Zamorin

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Pay taxes promptly

Question 4

In Fahrenheit, the freezing and boiling points of water are:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

32° and 212° — Fahrenheit scale: 32°F freezing, 212°F boiling. Celsius: 0°C and 100°C.‌​‍

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0° and 212°

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0° and 100°

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32° and 100°

Question 5

Which of the following social changes is MOST likely to reduce the incidence of waterborne diseases in a rural community?

Accepted Answer

B. Construction of piped water supply systems and proper sanitation facilities — Piped water supply and sanitation facilities (B) directly address the root cause of waterborne diseases by improving water quality and waste disposal. While health education (A) is important, it is a secondary intervention. Mosquito control (C) and vaccination (D) target vector-borne and vaccine-preventable diseases, not waterborne illnesses.

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A. Introduction of community-based health education programs

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C. Increased use of mosquito repellents and bed nets

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D. Implementation of mass vaccination drives for children

Question 6

Which is the only district in Kerala without a coastline on the Arabian Sea?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Both Idukki and Wayanad — Both Idukki and Wayanad are landlocked districts with no Arabian Sea coastline.‌​‍

Answer

Pathanamthitta

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Wayanad

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Idukki

Question 7

Kashi Vishwanath Corridor:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2021 inauguration — 13 Dec 2021.‌​‍

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2024

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2019

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2023

Question 8

BRICS (original) members are:

Accepted Answer

Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa — BRIC term coined 2001 by Jim O'Neill (Goldman Sachs). BRIC became BRICS with South Africa's addition 2010. Expanded 2024 (UAE, Iran, Ethiopia, Egypt).

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Brazil, Russia, India, China

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UK, US, France, China, Russia

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India, UK, USA, Germany

Question 9

Pulmonary vein carries:

Accepted Answer

Oxygenated blood — Oxygenated blood from lungs to heart.

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Deoxygenated blood

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Mixed

Answer

Nothing

Question 10

Remote sensing satellites use:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Optical, IR, microwave, radar sensors — ISRO's IRS, Cartosat, Resourcesat. ‌​‍Used in agriculture, disaster management, urban planning.

Answer

Optical only

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Sonar

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X-rays

VFA Mixed Practice Test #371