VFA Mixed Practice Test #479

Question 1

World's largest bird statue is built in Jatayu Nature Park. ‌​‍In which place of Kerala?

Accepted Answer

Chadayamangalam — Jatayu Earth's Center at Chadayamangalam, Kollam — features world's largest bird sculpture.‌​‍

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Kothamangalam

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Kaipamangalam

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Chennamangalam

Question 2

Kerala Piravi (Kerala Day):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1 Nov — 1 November (Kerala formed, 1956).‌​‍

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15 Aug

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26 Jan

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14 Apr

Question 3

What does a rain gauge measure?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rainfall — Rain gauge measures the amount of rainfall in millimetres.‌​‍

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Wind speed

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Humidity

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Temperature

Question 4

Oldest Malayalam literary work:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ramacharitam — Ramacharitam (12th century Cheeraman).‌​‍

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Krishnagatha

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Jnanappana

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Narayaneeyam

Question 5

The National Education Policy 2020 proposes the establishment of which type of institutions to foster excellence in higher education?

Accepted Answer

B. Multidisciplinary Education and Research Universities (MERUs) — MERUs are proposed to be institutions of global standards, focusing on multidisciplinary education and high-quality research. The other options are either too narrow (TTIs, VTCs) or already exist (Central Universities) and do not align with the NEP 2020's vision for higher education.

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A. Central Universities

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C. Technical Training Institutes (TTIs)

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D. Vocational Training Centers (VTCs)

Question 6

EU (European Union) emerged from which treaty?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

All three contributed — Rome (1957) → EEC. ‌​‍Maastricht (1993) → EU formally. Lisbon (2009) → current constitutional framework. ‌​‍Single market, single currency, free movement.

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Treaty of Lisbon

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Treaty of Rome (1957)

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Maastricht Treaty (1993)

Question 7

Which is necessary for the dermal synthesis of Vitamin D?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ultraviolet rays — UV-B rays in sunlight convert 7-dehydrocholesterol in skin to vitamin D3.‌​‍

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Infrared rays

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Gamma rays

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X-rays

Question 8

Kerala's first Lok Sabha election:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1952 — 1952 — before Kerala formation; earlier Travancore-Cochin.‌​‍

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1967

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1957

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1962

Question 9

Which acid is found in vinegar?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Acetic acid — Vinegar contains Acetic acid (CH₃COOH). ‌​‍Citric acid = lemon. HCl = stomach. ‌​‍H₂SO₄ = car batteries.

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Citric acid

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Hydrochloric acid

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Sulphuric acid

Question 10

World Water Day:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

22 Mar — 22 March.‌​‍

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22 Apr

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5 Jun

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16 Sep

VFA Mixed Practice Test #479