VFA Mixed Practice Test #428

Question 1

Which of the following statements about essential amino acids is correct regarding human nutrition?

Accepted Answer

B. They must be obtained from the diet as the body cannot synthesize them. — Essential amino acids are those that the human body cannot synthesize on its own and, therefore, must be acquired through dietary intake. They are crucial for protein synthesis and various metabolic functions throughout life, not just during growth. Non-essential amino acids can be synthesized in the body.

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A. They can be synthesized by the body from other amino acids.

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C. They are primarily used as an immediate energy source.

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D. They are only required by infants and growing children.

Question 2

BCG vaccine for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

TB — Tuberculosis.‌​‍

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Polio

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DPT

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Measles

Question 3

Father of taxonomy:

Accepted Answer

Linnaeus — Carolus Linnaeus.

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Darwin

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Mendel

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Aristotle

Question 4

ISRO's NISAR satellite, launched in 2025, is a joint mission with:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

NASA — NISAR (NASA-ISRO SAR) is a joint Earth observation satellite using synthetic aperture radar, launched in 2025.‌​‍

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ESA

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Roscosmos

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JAXA

Question 5

When is World Refugees Day observed?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

20 June — World Refugee Day 20 June (UN). Coincides with African Refugee Day. Highlights plight of 100+ million displaced people globally.

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24 October

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8 March

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10 December

Question 6

Ayyankali's historic journey in a 'villuvandi' (bullock cart) through public roads, traditionally forbidden to lower castes, was a powerful act of defiance. What was the primary objective Ayyankali sought to achieve through such direct actions, rather than solely through petitions or spiritual teachings?

Accepted Answer

B. To demonstrate the right to public space and challenge the physical manifestation of caste discrimination. — Ayyankali's 'villuvandi' protest was a direct action aimed at asserting the fundamental right of depressed classes to use public roads, which were symbols of upper-caste dominance. His primary objective was to challenge the physical and social barriers of caste discrimination and demonstrate their equal right to public space (B). While legislative representation (A) and land reforms (C) were important issues, they were not the immediate goal of this specific act. Mass conversions (D) were not Ayyankali's primary method, as he focused more on asserting rights within the existing social fabric.

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A. To secure immediate representation for depressed classes in legislative assemblies.

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C. To advocate for the abolition of the landlord system and redistribution of agricultural land.

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D. To encourage mass conversions to other religions as a protest against Hindu caste hierarchy.

Question 7

Jan Aushadhi stores:

Accepted Answer

14000+ (2024) — Generic medicine stores — massive expansion.

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5000

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2000

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500

Question 8

Bangladesh PM 2024:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sheikh Hasina fled in Aug — Hasina resigned amid protests.‌​‍

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Awami

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Yunus

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Khaleda

Question 9

Reported speech of 'Sita said, "I am going to school."'

Accepted Answer

Sita said that she was going to school — Present continuous → past continuous; 'I' → 'she'.

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Sita said that she is going to school

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Sita says she is going to school

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Sita said I am going to school

Question 10

Thommankuthu Falls:

Accepted Answer

Idukki — Seven-step falls Idukki.

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Ernakulam

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Kottayam

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Pathanamthitta

VFA Mixed Practice Test #428