VFA Mixed Practice Test #408

Question 1

The G20, as a premier forum for international economic cooperation, often grapples with complex global challenges. In recent years, which factor has most significantly complicated the G20's ability to achieve consensus and deliver impactful outcomes on major international issues?

Accepted Answer

C. Deepening geopolitical divisions and rivalries among major powers, particularly concerning conflicts and security issues. — While issues like trade protectionism and climate targets are present, the most significant impediment to G20 consensus in recent years has been the escalating geopolitical tensions and rivalries among its major power members. These divisions, often stemming from conflicts and security concerns, spill over into economic and other discussions, making it challenging to find common ground on a wide range of global issues. There have been no significant withdrawals of key member states from the G20.

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A. The increasing dominance of trade protectionist policies among developing member states.

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B. Persistent disagreements over climate change mitigation targets between developed and developing nations.

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D. The withdrawal of several key member states, reducing the group's overall economic representation.

Question 2

Primary consumers are:

Accepted Answer

Herbivores — Plant-eaters.

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Carnivores

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Omnivores

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Producers

Question 3

A new educational policy in Kerala emphasizes a competency-based learning approach for elementary education. Which state-level body is primarily responsible for translating this policy into a revised curriculum, developing new textbooks, and conducting in-service training for teachers on the new pedagogical methods?

Accepted Answer

B. State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) — SCERT is the apex academic body at the state level, responsible for curriculum development, syllabus design, textbook preparation, and conducting teacher training programs (both pre-service and in-service) to implement educational policies. DPI focuses on administrative control, SSA on elementary education universalization and infrastructure, while KSHEC deals with higher education.

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A. Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI)

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C. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)

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D. Kerala State Higher Education Council (KSHEC)

Question 4

Paris Olympics 2024 India medal count:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

6 — 6 medals (1 silver, 5 bronze).‌​‍

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7

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5

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8

Question 5

Study of old age medicine:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Geriatrics — Geriatrics.‌​‍

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Gynaecology

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Andrology

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Paediatrics

Question 6

Silver chloride decomposes in sunlight producing:

Accepted Answer

Silver and chlorine gas — 2AgCl → 2Ag + Cl₂ on exposure to light; basis of traditional photography.

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Silver oxide

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Only silver

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Only chlorine

Question 7

First woman fighter pilot in India:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Avani Chaturvedi with batch — Group included Avani, Bhawna Kanth, Mohana Singh.‌​‍

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Multiple

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Just one

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Only male

Question 8

BPCL Kochi Refinery:

Accepted Answer

Ambalamugal — Ambalamugal.

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Willingdon

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Ernakulam city

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Tripunithura

Question 9

Power of a lens:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1/f (metres), in dioptre — P = 1/f. Positive for convex, negative for concave. 1 D = 1 m⁻¹.‌​‍

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1/f²

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f

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f²

Question 10

Who was appointed CEO of ONDC (Open Network for Digital Commerce) in April 2026?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vibhor Jain — Vibhor Jain was appointed CEO of ONDC on 10 April 2026.‌​‍

Answer

Sunil Bajpai

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Narendra Bhooshan

Answer

Amitabh Kant

VFA Mixed Practice Test #408