VFA Mixed Practice Test #525

Question 1

Sree Narayana Guru's famous saying 'Oru Jathi, Oru Matham, Oru Daivam Manushyanu' means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

One Caste, One Religion, One God for Mankind — Sree Narayana Guru proclaimed 'One Caste, One Religion, One God for Mankind' — a radical message of social equality and anti-caste activism.‌​‍

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One Nation, One Tax, One Market

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One Language, One Country, One Flag

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One Earth, One Family, One Future

Question 2

India's first night cricket at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Eden Gardens — Eden Gardens, Kolkata 1996.‌​‍

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Chinnaswamy

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Wankhede

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Mohali

Question 3

India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy, initiated to strengthen ties with its immediate neighbours, is characterized by a multi-faceted approach. Which of the following statements best encapsulates the core strategic rationale and operational pillars of this policy?

Accepted Answer

C. Seeks to foster mutual prosperity, regional stability, and enhanced connectivity through development cooperation, capacity building, and people-to-people exchanges, thereby safeguarding India's strategic interests. — Option C accurately reflects the comprehensive nature of India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy, which emphasizes shared growth, regional stability, and soft power initiatives like connectivity and capacity building to secure India's strategic interests. Option A misrepresents the policy as one of military dominance rather than cooperation. Option B is contrary to the policy's spirit of engagement and collaboration. Option D incorrectly suggests that dispute resolution is a prerequisite for engagement, whereas the policy often aims to build trust and cooperation even amidst existing disagreement

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A. Primarily focuses on establishing India's military hegemony in the region to counter external influences and ensure exclusive access to resources.

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B. Aims to isolate non-compliant neighbours through economic sanctions and diplomatic pressure until they align with India's foreign policy objectives.

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D. Prioritizes the resolution of all bilateral territorial disputes as a prerequisite for any significant economic or strategic collaboration with neighbouring states.

Question 4

The term 'Privatization' within the context of India's 1991 economic reforms primarily involved:

Accepted Answer

D. Disinvestment in Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) and opening up sectors previously reserved for the government. — Privatization was a core component of the 1991 reforms, aimed at reducing the government's role in the economy and enhancing efficiency through private sector participation. This was primarily achieved through disinvestment in Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) and opening up strategic sectors previously monopolized by the state. Options A, B, and C describe actions contrary to the principles of privatization or are unrelated to its core objective.

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A. Increasing the government's equity stake in public sector enterprises.

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B. Expanding the scope of the public distribution system for essential commodities.

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C. Reintroducing the industrial licensing system for all major manufacturing sectors.

Question 5

Aruvippuram Prathishta (idol installation) by Sree Narayana Guru took place in the year:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1888 — Sree Narayana Guru installed a Shiva Linga at Aruvippuram in 1888, defying the caste system which reserved temple rituals for Brahmins. ‌​‍He declared: 'We are not installing a Brahmin Shiva; this is our Shiva.'

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1891

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1885

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1895

Question 6

India won how many medals at the Paris Olympics 2024?

Accepted Answer

6 — India won 6 medals at Paris 2024: 1 silver (Neeraj Chopra) and 5 bronze medals.

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4

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5

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7

Question 7

'By hook or by crook' means:

Accepted Answer

By any means (honest or dishonest) — The idiom indicates determination to achieve something one way or another.

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Fishing

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Farming

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Only honest ways

Question 8

A rapidly urbanizing coastal district in Kerala is grappling with escalating water pollution, primarily from inadequately treated municipal wastewater and non-point sources like agricultural runoff and plastic litter. Which of the following integrated strategies would be most effective and sustainable for long-term water quality improvement?

Accepted Answer

C. Developing a decentralized wastewater treatment network, promoting sustainable agricultural practices, establishing comprehensive solid waste management with emphasis on plastic recycling, and fostering community participation in water body protection. — Option C represents the most effective and sustainable integrated strategy. It addresses both point (wastewater) and non-point (agricultural runoff, plastic litter) sources through a multi-faceted approach including decentralized treatment, source reduction, proper waste management, and community engagement. Options A and B are insufficient as they focus on only one or two aspects, neglecting a holistic approach. Option D is an unsustainable approach that merely displaces pollution and can harm marine ecosystems, rather than resolving the core issues.

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A. Solely focusing on upgrading all existing Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) to tertiary treatment levels and increasing their capacity.

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B. Implementing a stringent ban on single-use plastics across the district and imposing heavy penalties for any discharge of untreated wastewater.

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D. Constructing long ocean outfalls to discharge all treated and partially treated wastewater far into the deep sea, coupled with periodic coastal clean-up drives.

Question 9

Infants born to ___ -deficient mothers develop cretinism and stunted growth.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Iodine — Maternal iodine deficiency causes congenital hypothyroidism (cretinism).‌​‍

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Calcium

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Protein

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Zinc

Question 10

Transpiration pull:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Water transport — Cohesion-tension drives water up in xylem.‌​‍

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Food transport

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Mineral storage

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Gas exchange

VFA Mixed Practice Test #525