VFA Mixed Practice Test #475

Question 1

A generally untidy individual, who is prone to philosophical discussions, suffers from chronic skin eruptions with intense burning and itching, especially when warm in bed. They have a strong aversion to bathing and feel generally worse from heat. Which remedy is strongly suggested by this totality of symptoms?

Accepted Answer

D. Sulphur — Sulphur is strongly indicated by the characteristic untidy appearance, philosophical disposition, burning and itching skin eruptions (especially worse from warmth in bed), and a general aversion to bathing and aggravation from heat. Psorinum is known for offensive discharges and despair, Graphites for skin affections with sticky exudations, and Sepia for indifference and bearing-down sensation.

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A. Psorinum

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B. Graphites

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C. Sepia

Question 2

Chief Guest at India's Republic Day 2025:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Prabowo Subianto — Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto was the Chief Guest at R-Day 2025.‌​‍

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Jair Bolsonaro

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Emmanuel Macron

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Abdel Fattah El-Sisi

Question 3

The aim of Rajiv Awas Yojana:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Slum-free India — RAY (2009) aimed at slum-free India.‌​‍

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Housing for SC/ST

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Rural housing

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Urban housing

Question 4

Which of the following is the most distinguishing characteristic of microteaching, setting it apart from conventional teaching practice?

Accepted Answer

C. It emphasizes immediate, specific feedback on a single, isolated teaching skill. — Microteaching is characterized by its scaled-down nature, focusing on the practice and refinement of one specific teaching skill at a time, followed by immediate and constructive feedback. This targeted approach allows for focused improvement, unlike conventional practice which often involves longer lessons and broader evaluations, making option C the most accurate description.

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A. It involves teaching a full lesson to a large class.

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B. It focuses on developing multiple teaching skills simultaneously.

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D. It requires a longer teaching duration to cover all content comprehensively.

Question 5

What is the primary and preferred energy source for the brain under normal physiological conditions?

Accepted Answer

C. Glucose — The brain relies almost exclusively on glucose for its energy needs under normal conditions due to its high metabolic rate and inability to store significant amounts of glycogen. Fatty acids cannot effectively cross the blood-brain barrier, and ketone bodies are primarily utilized during prolonged starvation.

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A. Fatty acids

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B. Amino acids

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D. Ketone bodies

Question 6

India's rank in Ease of Doing Business 2020:

Accepted Answer

63rd — India ranked 63rd in World Bank's Doing Business 2020 report.

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43rd

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53rd

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73rd

Question 7

Which of the following bacterial structures primarily contributes to its ability to adhere to host cells and resist phagocytosis, thereby enhancing its pathogenicity?

Accepted Answer

B. Pili (Fimbriae) — Pili, also known as fimbriae, are hair-like appendages on the surface of many bacteria that are crucial for adhesion to host cells and other surfaces, forming biofilms. This adherence is a key virulence factor, preventing the bacteria from being washed away and sometimes helping them resist phagocytosis. Flagella are for motility, the cell wall provides structural integrity, and ribosomes are involved in protein synthesis.

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A. Flagella

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C. Cell wall

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D. Ribosomes

Question 8

Kerala Police mascot:

Accepted Answer

Kerala elephant — Elephant in logo.

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Tiger

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Lion

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None

Question 9

The keto group C=O (between two carbons) is characteristic of:

Accepted Answer

Ketones — Ketones have C=O with two C attached (e.g., acetone CH₃COCH₃).

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Aldehydes

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Alcohols

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Acids

Question 10

Which is the main type of kidney stone?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Calcium oxalate — Most common kidney stones.‌​‍

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Struvite

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Cystine

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Uric acid

VFA Mixed Practice Test #475