VFA Mixed Practice Test #486

Question 1

Brazil hosted BRICS Summit expansion (to 10+ members) in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2023 Johannesburg → 2024 Kazan (Russia) expansion — BRICS added 5 new members in 2024: Iran, UAE, Egypt, Ethiopia, Saudi Arabia (partial). ‌​‍2024 Kazan summit was first with expanded membership.

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2022

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2025

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2024

Question 2

Digital India was launched in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2015 — Digital India was launched on 1 July 2015 to transform India into a digitally empowered society.‌​‍

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2014

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2016

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2017

Question 3

The place of origin of the river Valapattanam is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Brahmagiri forest — Valapattanam (Baliapatam) river originates in Brahmagiri forests, Coorg/Wayanad.‌​‍

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Eringal hills

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Thattamalai

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Balappooney hills

Question 4

EDTA is a:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Hexadentate chelating ligand — Binds via 4 O and 2 N. Used in water softening, titrations of Ca²⁺, Mg²⁺.‌​‍

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No binding

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Bidentate

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Monodentate

Question 5

First talkie in Malayalam:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Balan — Balan (1938).‌​‍

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Jeevitha Nauka

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Marthanda Varma

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Vigathakumaran

Question 6

Moment Magnitude Scale:

Accepted Answer

Replaces Richter for large quakes — Mw preferred for M > 7.

Answer

Same as Richter

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Different measure

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Unused

Question 7

Which reformer is associated with the 'Ezhava Memorial' of 1896, a petition demanding reservation in government jobs and educational institutions for the Ezhava community?

Accepted Answer

C. Dr. Palpu — Dr. Palpu, a prominent Ezhava reformer and physician, was the primary leader of the 'Ezhava Memorial' of 1896, which petitioned the Maharaja of Travancore for reservation in government jobs and education. Chattampi Swamikal was a social reformer who advocated against casteism and superstitions but was not directly involved in the memorial. Vaikunda Swamikal, a social reformer from Tamil Nadu, had different ideological influences. Kumaran Asan, a poet-reformer, contributed to social awakening but was not the leader of this specific movement.

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A. Chattampi Swamikal

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B. Vaikunda Swamikal

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D. Kumaran Asan

Question 8

Which of the following is a COMMON cause of chemical instability in liquid oral dosage forms?

Accepted Answer

B. Hydrolysis — Hydrolysis is a common cause of chemical instability in liquid oral dosage forms, leading to drug degradation. Exposure to light (A) primarily causes photolysis, which is a different type of instability. Microbial contamination (C) is a physical issue, and poor packaging (D) is not a direct cause of chemical instability.

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A. Exposure to light

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C. Microbial contamination

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D. Poor packaging material

Question 9

PCR:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

DNA amplification — Polymerase Chain Reaction.‌​‍

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Protein

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Blood test

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Sugar

Question 10

Kerala Blasters home stadium:

Accepted Answer

Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium Kochi — JLN Stadium Kaloor.

Answer

Trivandrum

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Kozhikode

Answer

Thrissur

VFA Mixed Practice Test #486