VFA Mixed Practice Test #569

Question 1

Rahul Gandhi's record:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Won both Wayanad and Rae Bareli — Won both.‌​‍

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Only RB

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Only Wayanad

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Lost

Question 2

Arattupuzha Pooram:

Accepted Answer

Both — Thrissur, considered oldest pooram.

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Thrissur

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Oldest pooram

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Kozhikode

Question 3

Rhesus (Rh) factor was first discovered in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rhesus monkeys — Rh antigen was first found in blood of Rhesus macaques, hence the name.‌​‍

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Mice

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Cows

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Humans directly

Question 4

Accommodation of the eye refers to:

Accepted Answer

Changing focal length of the eye lens to focus on near/far objects — Ciliary muscles change lens curvature → accommodation.

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Adjusting iris

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Moving the whole eye

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Wavelength change

Question 5

tRNA (transfer RNA) function is to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Carry specific amino acids to the ribosome — Each tRNA carries one amino acid and recognises a codon via its anticodon.‌​‍

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Make proteins

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Store genetic info

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Break down RNA

Question 6

The National Health Policy 2017 advocates for Universal Health Coverage and aims to achieve health and wellness for all. In this context, what is the policy's stance on the role of Ayush systems?

Accepted Answer

D. To mainstream and integrate Ayush systems into comprehensive primary healthcare, promoting pluralism and informed choice. — The National Health Policy 2017 strongly advocates for mainstreaming and integrating Ayush systems into the national healthcare delivery framework, especially at the primary care level. This approach promotes pluralism and offers informed choice to the public, aligning with the goal of achieving comprehensive health and wellness for all citizens, rather than restricting or phasing them out.

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A. To phase out Ayush systems from public health delivery due to lack of evidence.

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B. To restrict Ayush systems solely to traditional healing practices without scientific integration.

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C. To promote selective integration of Ayush with modern medicine, particularly for chronic diseases.

Question 7

To effectively prevent the transmission of microorganisms and reduce the incidence of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) in a hospital setting, the most critical intervention for healthcare workers is:

Accepted Answer

B. Performing consistent and proper hand hygiene. — Consistent and proper hand hygiene (washing with soap and water or using alcohol-based hand rub) is universally recognized as the single most effective measure to prevent the spread of HAIs. While other options contribute to infection control, hand hygiene directly breaks the chain of infection from healthcare worker to patient.

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A. Wearing sterile gloves for all patient contact.

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C. Implementing strict visitor restriction policies.

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D. Administering prophylactic antibiotics to high-risk patients.

Question 8

The Kerala model of development is often cited for its success in achieving high social indicators despite moderate economic growth. Which sector has played a crucial role in this model?

Accepted Answer

C. Healthcare and Education — The Kerala model's success is attributed to strong investments in healthcare and education, which improved human development indices even with lower per capita income. This sectoral focus enabled better life expectancy and literacy rates, unlike industrial sectors which are not the primary drivers.

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A. Information Technology and Start-ups

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B. Agriculture and Rural Development

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D. Manufacturing and Heavy Industries

Question 9

Pollination is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Transfer of pollen to stigma — Pollination = transfer of pollen grains from anther to stigma. ‌​‍Done by wind, insects, birds, water.

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Seed dispersal

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Germination of seeds

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Absorption of water

Question 10

Which Kerala festival is known as the 'Festival of Lights'?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vishu — Vishu (Kerala New Year in April) features the Vishukkani — an auspicious arrangement of items seen first thing in the morning. ‌​‍While Deepavali is the pan-Indian 'festival of lights', in Kerala context, Vishu's lamp and kani arrangement represents light/new beginnings.

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Thiruvathira

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Onam

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Thrissur Pooram

VFA Mixed Practice Test #569