VFA Mixed Practice Test #419

Question 1

Mary Poonen Lukose holds the distinction of being the first woman from Kerala to earn a university degree. What specific field of study did she pursue, making her a pioneer in that profession for women in the region?

Accepted Answer

B. Medicine — Mary Poonen Lukose was the first woman from Kerala to obtain a university degree, specifically in Medicine (MBBS) from the Madras Medical College in 1908. She went on to become a pioneering female physician and the first Indian woman Surgeon General, breaking significant barriers for women in healthcare.

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A. Law

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C. Education

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D. Engineering

Question 2

A newborn infant at 1 minute of life has a heart rate of 90 bpm, weak cry, some flexion of extremities, grimaces to stimulation, and a pink body with blue extremities. What is the APGAR score for this infant?

Accepted Answer

B. 5 — The APGAR score is calculated as follows: Appearance (pink body, blue extremities) = 1 point; Pulse (heart rate 90 bpm, less than 100) = 1 point; Grimace (grimaces to stimulation) = 1 point; Activity (some flexion of extremities) = 1 point; Respiration (weak cry) = 1 point. Summing these points gives a total APGAR score of 5. This score indicates moderate distress and requires close observation and possible intervention.

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A. 4

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C. 6

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D. 7

Question 3

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) vs FPI:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

FDI: long-term, control; FPI: portfolio, short-term investment — FDI creates lasting interest (10%+ voting shares). ‌​‍FPI is financial investment in securities. Both need regulatory compliance.

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FDI only bonds

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Same

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FPI only stocks

Question 4

Heisenberg uncertainty principle states:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Δx·Δp ≥ h/(4π) — Position and momentum cannot be simultaneously known with absolute precision. ‌​‍h = Planck's constant.

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ΔE·Δt = 0

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v = c always

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E = mc²

Question 5

Teachers' Day is celebrated on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

5 September — 5 September (Dr. ‌​‍S. Radhakrishnan's birthday) = Teachers' Day. ‌​‍14 Nov = Children's Day (Jawaharlal Nehru's birthday).

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14 November

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2 October

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15 August

Question 6

Uniform circular motion has:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Constant speed but varying velocity — Direction of velocity changes, so velocity vector changes — non-zero centripetal acceleration.‌​‍

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Constant velocity

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Zero acceleration

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Zero force

Question 7

Seconds pendulum has period:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2 s (each swing 1 s) — Length ≈ 1 m at g=9.8. Used historically for clocks.‌​‍

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0.5 s

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1 s

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4 s

Question 8

The simplest member of the alkane series is:

Accepted Answer

Methane — Alkanes CₙH₂ₙ₊₂: CH₄ is the first member.

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Ethane

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Propane

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Butane

Question 9

ICAR Kerala centers:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

CMFRI, CPCRI, KAU — Multiple.‌​‍

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None

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Only CMFRI

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Only KAU

Question 10

A teacher observes that a student performs exceptionally well in music, spatial tasks, and body coordination but finds it challenging to express ideas verbally. According to Gardner's theory, which intelligences are most prominently displayed by this student?

Accepted Answer

B. Musical, Spatial, and Bodily-Kinesthetic — Gardner's Multiple Intelligences Theory identifies Musical, Spatial, and Bodily-Kinesthetic intelligences as distinct and independent abilities. The student's strengths in music, spatial tasks, and body coordination align with these intelligences. Linguistic and Interpersonal intelligences involve verbal expression and social interactions, which the student struggles with, making them the less likely dominant intelligences.

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A. Linguistic and Interpersonal

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C. Logical-Mathematical and Naturalistic

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D. Intrapersonal and Existential

VFA Mixed Practice Test #419