VFA Mixed Practice Test #373

Question 1

Chipko Movement originated in which state?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Uttarakhand — The Chipko Movement started in 1973 in the Garhwal Himalayas (now Uttarakhand) to protest tree felling.‌​‍

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Himachal Pradesh

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Rajasthan

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Kerala

Question 2

Kerala Old Age Pension eligibility:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

60+ — 60+ years.‌​‍

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65+

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55+

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All retired

Question 3

Niacin (Vitamin B3) plays a vital role in cellular metabolism. Its biologically active forms, NAD+ and NADP+, function primarily as:

Accepted Answer

C. Coenzymes in redox reactions — Niacin, or Vitamin B3, is a precursor to the coenzymes Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide (NAD+) and Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleide Phosphate (NADP+). These coenzymes are crucial electron carriers in numerous cellular redox reactions, playing central roles in energy metabolism (e.g., glycolysis, oxidative phosphorylation) and biosynthetic pathways.

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A. Structural components of cell membranes

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B. Precursors for neurotransmitters

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D. Regulators of gene expression

Question 4

Bleaching powder formula:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

CaOCl₂ — CaOCl₂ — Calcium hypochlorite (Calcium oxychloride).‌​‍

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CaSO₄

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CaCO₃

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Ca(OH)₂

Question 5

A balanced diet includes carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals and:

Accepted Answer

Water and dietary fibre — Six components: carbs, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, water (+ fibre/roughage).

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Only spices

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Only sugar

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Medicines

Question 6

A student consistently performs well across various subjects like Mathematics, Science, and Literature, indicating a strong underlying cognitive ability that helps them grasp different concepts quickly. Which of Spearman's factors of intelligence best explains this observation?

Accepted Answer

C. General factor (g-factor) — The general factor (g-factor) in Spearman's theory represents a broad, underlying mental capacity that influences performance on all cognitive tasks. A student consistently performing well across diverse subjects like Math, Science, and Literature demonstrates this general intellectual ability, rather than specific skills for individual subjects. The specific factor (s-factor) would relate to unique abilities required for particular tasks.

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A. Specific factor (s-factor)

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B. Group factor (g-factor)

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D. Common factor (c-factor)

Question 7

The Ezhuthachan Puraskaram, Kerala's highest literary honour, was first awarded to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

S.K. Pottekkatt — S.K. Pottekkatt received the first Ezhuthachan Puraskaram in 1993.‌​‍

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G. Sankara Kurup

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Thakazhi

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M.T. Vasudevan Nair

Question 8

Psychology is scientific study of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Behavior and mental processes — Modern definition. ‌​‍Wilhelm Wundt (1879, Leipzig) established first psychology laboratory — marks birth of scientific psychology.

Answer

Only emotion

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Only mind

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Only brain

Question 9

Pandit K.P. Karuppan's social reform movement was:

Accepted Answer

Araya Samajam — Pandit Karuppan founded Araya Samajam for the Araya (fisherfolk) community.

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Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana Yogam

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Atmavidya Sangham

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Yogakshema Sabha

Question 10

M.T. Vasudevan Nair wrote for:

Accepted Answer

Mathrubhumi Weekly — Long-time Mathrubhumi editor.

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Manorama

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Deshabhimani

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Kalakaumudi

VFA Mixed Practice Test #373