VFA Mixed Practice Test #404

Question 1

The Battle of Colachel (1741) was fought between Travancore and:‌​‍

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Dutch — Marthanda Varma of Travancore defeated the Dutch at the Battle of Colachel in 1741, effectively ending Dutch colonial power in Kerala.‌​‍

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Portuguese

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British

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French

Question 2

Kerala Mini Kits Agri Scheme:

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All — Comprehensive farmer support.

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Seed distribution

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Tools

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Fertilizer

Question 3

The thyroid gland's hormone, thyroxin, contains:

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Iodine — Thyroxin (T4) is iodinated tyrosine; iodine deficiency causes goitre/hypothyroidism.

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Iron

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Zinc

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Copper

Question 4

Human evolution — first hominid with larger brain:

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Homo habilis ('handy man') — ~2.5-1.5 mya. First tool maker. Brain ~650 cc. H. erectus: ~900 cc, first to migrate out of Africa, fire use.

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Australopithecus

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Homo erectus

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Neanderthal

Question 5

Furosemide is a potent diuretic primarily used in conditions like acute pulmonary edema and severe hypertension. Its mechanism of action involves:

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A. Inhibiting sodium-potassium-chloride co-transporter in the thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle — Furosemide is a loop diuretic that acts by inhibiting the Na+/K+/2Cl- co-transporter (NKCC2) in the thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle. This action prevents the reabsorption of sodium, potassium, and chloride ions, leading to a significant increase in water and electrolyte excretion. Blocking aldosterone receptors is the mechanism of potassium-sparing diuretics like spironolactone, inhibiting carbonic anhydrase is for acetazolamide, and decreasing sodium reabsorption in the distal convoluted tubule is the primary action of thiazide diuretics.

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B. Blocking aldosterone receptors in the collecting duct

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C. Inhibiting carbonic anhydrase in the proximal tubule

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D. Decreasing sodium reabsorption in the distal convoluted tubule

Question 6

The sugar present in DNA is:‌​‍

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Deoxyribose — DNA has 2'-deoxyribose sugar; RNA has ribose.‌​‍

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Sucrose

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Ribose

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Glucose

Question 7

Where did the Renaissance originate?‌​‍

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Italy (14th-17th C) — Italian Renaissance (Florence, Venice) — rediscovery of Greek/Roman classics, humanism, arts. Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael, Dante, Petrarch.

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France

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Germany

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England

Question 8

The NIPUN Bharat Mission, an integral part of NEP 2020, has a specific target for achieving foundational literacy and numeracy (FLN). By which grade level is it envisioned that every child should achieve the desired learning outcomes in FLN as per the mission guidelines?

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C. By the end of Grade 3. — The NIPUN Bharat Mission's primary goal is to ensure that every child attains foundational literacy and numeracy by the end of Grade 3, encompassing the ability to read with comprehension and perform basic arithmetic. While the Foundational Stage covers up to Grade 2, the NIPUN target extends to the completion of Grade 3 to solidify these essential skills. Options A, B, and D represent incorrect target grade levels for the mission.

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A. By the end of Grade 1.

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B. By the end of Grade 5.

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D. Upon completion of the Foundational Stage (Grade 2).

Question 9

Under the Right to Education (RTE) Act, what is the minimum age at which children in Kerala are entitled to free and compulsory education?

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C. 5 years — The RTE Act mandates free and compulsory education for children aged 6 to 14 years. Kerala follows this provision, with Class 1 enrollment starting at 5 years (LKG/UKG not covered under RTE). Option C (5 years) is incorrect because the Act specifically covers the age group 6-14.

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A. 3 years

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B. 6 years

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D. 4 years

Question 10

Under the NDPS Act, what is the maximum punishment for a person found guilty of cultivating cannabis (Cannabis sativa) without a license?

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C. 20 years rigorous imprisonment and fine up to ₹2 lakh — The NDPS Act prescribes a punishment of up to 10 years imprisonment and a fine of up to ₹1 lakh for cultivating cannabis without a license. However, the correct option here is 5 years imprisonment and a fine up to ₹20,000, which is a lesser but plausible punishment for minor offenses or first-time offenders.

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A. 10 years imprisonment and fine up to ₹1 lakh

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B. 5 years imprisonment and fine up to ₹20,000

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D. Life imprisonment

VFA Mixed Practice Test #404