VFA Mixed Practice Test #409

Question 1

Pokkali rice cultivation is unique to which region?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Coastal Ernakulam/Thrissur/Alappuzha — Pokkali is a saline-tolerant rice variety cultivated in the coastal waterlogged fields of Ernakulam, Thrissur, and Alappuzha.‌​‍

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Wayanad

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Idukki

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Kuttanad

Question 2

The 1812 Kurichyar-Kurumbrar Rebellion in Wayanad was led by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rama Nambi (Rama Mooppan) — Rama Nambi (Rama Mooppan) led the Kurichyar tribal rebellion in Wayanad against British tax policies.‌​‍

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Pazhassi Raja

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Velu Thampi

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Thalakkal Chandu

Question 3

The most effective mechanism by which proper handwashing with soap and water prevents the spread of infection is:

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B. Mechanically removing and inactivating microorganisms — Handwashing with soap and water works primarily by mechanically dislodging and rinsing away microorganisms from the skin surface, and the soap helps to inactivate some pathogens. It does not necessarily kill all bacteria, create a lasting chemical barrier, or primarily aim to improve skin texture, but rather physically removes infectious agents.

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A. Killing all bacteria on the skin surface

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C. Creating a protective chemical barrier

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D. Improving skin texture and health

Question 4

Test cross is between:

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F1 hybrid × homozygous recessive — Reveals genotype of unknown. Mendel used Tt × tt → 1:1 ratio (if heterozygous).

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Two dominants

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Two heterozygotes

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Two recessives

Question 5

New Delhi Declaration Indian leadership:‌​‍

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PM Modi — Led by PM Modi.‌​‍

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FM

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President

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EAM

Question 6

India's largest bilateral trade partner 2023-24:

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USA — USA overtook China.

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China

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UAE

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UK

Question 7

Indian poet Kamala Das wrote in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Both English and Malayalam (as Madhavikutty) — Confessional poetry. ‌​‍'An Introduction', 'My Story' (autobiography). Controversial bold themes.

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Tamil

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Only English

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Hindi

Question 8

PM WANI scheme is related to:‌​‍

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Public Wi-Fi access — PM WANI (Wi-Fi Access Network Interface) aims to set up public Wi-Fi hotspots across India through small entrepreneurs.‌​‍

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Water distribution

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Animal welfare

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Women empowerment

Question 9

The study of heredity and variation is called:‌​‍

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Genetics — Genetics studies inheritance of traits; coined by William Bateson (1906).‌​‍

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Cytology

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Ecology

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Taxonomy

Question 10

Which accessory digestive organ is responsible for producing bile, detoxifying harmful substances, and metabolizing nutrients, making it crucial for overall body function?

Accepted Answer

D. Liver — The liver is the largest internal organ and performs numerous vital functions, including bile production for fat digestion, detoxification, and metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. The pancreas produces digestive enzymes and hormones, the gallbladder stores bile, and the stomach primarily digests proteins.

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A. Pancreas

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B. Gallbladder

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C. Stomach

VFA Mixed Practice Test #409