VFA Mixed Practice Test #572

Question 1

India's national tree is:

Accepted Answer

Banyan — Indian Banyan (Ficus benghalensis) is the national tree.

Answer

Neem

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Mango

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Peepul

Question 2

Idukki Dam is built on the river:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Periyar — Idukki arch dam is on the Periyar River.‌​‍

Answer

Bharathapuzha

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Chaliyar

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Kabini

Question 3

India's first bullet train route:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mumbai-Ahmedabad — Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (under construction).‌​‍

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Chennai-Bangalore

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Delhi-Mumbai

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Delhi-Kolkata

Question 4

UN Secretary-General's term is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

5 years (renewable) — SG serves 5-year term, renewable. ‌​‍Current (2017-): António Guterres (Portugal). Previous: Ban Ki-moon (S.Korea), Kofi Annan (Ghana), Boutros Boutros-Ghali (Egypt).

Answer

10 years

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3 years

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7 years

Question 5

Which of the following lipoprotein fractions is primarily responsible for transporting cholesterol from the liver to peripheral tissues, and its elevated levels are associated with increased risk of atherosclerosis?

Accepted Answer

B. Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) — Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) is often termed 'bad cholesterol' because it transports cholesterol from the liver to peripheral tissues. High levels of LDL contribute to the buildup of plaque in arteries, leading to atherosclerosis and increased risk of cardiovascular disease. HDL performs reverse cholesterol transport, and chylomicrons/VLDL primarily transport triglycerides.

Answer

A. Chylomicrons

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C. High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL)

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D. Very Low-Density Lipoprotein (VLDL)

Question 6

COVID-19 is caused by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

SARS-CoV-2 virus — Novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2.‌​‍

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Bacteria

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Protozoa

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Fungus

Question 7

Prashant Bhushan — contempt case:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

All — 2020 contempt case over tweets.‌​‍

Answer

2020

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Against CJI

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Criticising judiciary

Question 8

Thrissur Zoo:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

State Museum + Zoo — Both in one complex.‌​‍

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Private

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Only zoo

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Only museum

Question 9

Boyle's law states (at constant temperature):

Accepted Answer

PV = constant — Boyle's law: P ∝ 1/V at constant T (PV = constant).

Answer

P/V = constant

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V/P = constant

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V + P = constant

Question 10

Ctrl + B makes text:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Bold — Ctrl+B = Bold. Ctrl+I = Italic. Ctrl+U = Underline.‌​‍

Answer

Bigger

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Blue

Answer

Bordered

VFA Mixed Practice Test #572