VFA Mixed Practice Test #637

Question 1

A patient refuses to acknowledge a recent cancer diagnosis, claiming the doctor made a mistake. Which defense mechanism is being demonstrated?

Accepted Answer

A. Denial — Denial is the refusal to accept an unpleasant reality, as seen in the patient's dismissal of the diagnosis. Suppression is consciously avoiding a thought, displacement redirects feelings to another target, and identification involves modeling behavior after someone admired.

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B. Suppression

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C. Displacement

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D. Identification

Question 2

Kerala's first woman IPS batch:

Accepted Answer

1970s — Various — joined in 1970s onward.

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1990s

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2000s

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1960s

Question 3

Muziris rediscovery project by:‌​‍

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All — Muziris Heritage Project.‌​‍

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Govt

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KCHR

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Kerala Tourism

Question 4

A 14-year-old begins spending significantly more time with friends, valuing their opinions highly, and occasionally challenging parental rules and preferences, leading to increased family conflict. This shift in the primary source of influence from parents to peers, coupled with a drive for greater independence, is a hallmark of adolescent social development. Which of the following best explains this phenomenon?

Accepted Answer

B. A natural process of individuation and seeking autonomy — Adolescence is a crucial period for individuation, where teenagers strive to establish a distinct personal identity separate from their parents. This often involves seeking greater autonomy, challenging parental authority, and increasing reliance on peer groups for social support and identity affirmation, which is a normal and healthy developmental process.

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A. Regression to earlier childhood behaviors

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C. A sign of poor parental bonding and attachment issues

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D. A temporary phase that has no long-term impact on family dynamics

Question 5

The primary mechanism by which non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen cause gastric ulceration is:

Accepted Answer

B. Inhibition of cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1) in the gastric mucosa. — NSAIDs inhibit cyclooxygenase (COX) enzymes. Inhibition of COX-1 in the gastric mucosa reduces the production of protective prostaglandins, which are essential for maintaining gastric blood flow, mucus secretion, and bicarbonate production, thereby leading to mucosal damage and ulceration.

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A. Direct corrosive action on the gastric mucosa.

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C. Increased gastric acid secretion.

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D. Stimulation of histamine release in the stomach.

Question 6

Which of the following is the primary mineral nutrient responsible for the green color of leaves and a key component of chlorophyll?

Accepted Answer

B. Magnesium — Magnesium is the central atom in the chlorophyll molecule, making it essential for photosynthesis and leaf greenness. Iron is involved in chlorophyll synthesis but not as a structural component. Calcium and potassium have roles in cell wall structure and enzyme activation, respectively, but are not directly linked to chlorophyll's green pigment.

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A. Iron

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C. Calcium

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D. Potassium

Question 7

Jewish Synagogue in Kochi built in:

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1568 — Paradesi Synagogue in Mattancherry, Kochi — built 1568.

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1468

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1668

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1768

Question 8

Which of the following was a key reason for the Travancore-Kochi merger in 1949?

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C. The recommendation of the States Reorganisation Commission (SRC) to merge them for administrative efficiency — The merger of Travancore and Cochin was primarily recommended by the States Reorganisation Commission (SRC) in 1956 to streamline administration and reduce fragmentation. While economic factors existed, the SRC's recommendation was the decisive factor. Distractors A and D reflect less critical factors, and B is incorrect as the merger was post-independence.

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A. Economic disparities between Travancore and Kochi

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B. Pressure from the British colonial administration to consolidate princely states

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D. The demand from the Travancore people for annexation by Cochin

Question 9

1 unit electricity =:‌​‍

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1 kWh — 1 unit = 1 kilowatt-hour.‌​‍

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1 Watt

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1 Joule

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1 Ampere

Question 10

'Vayalvaram Veedu' is related to:‌​‍

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Ayyankali — Ayyankali's family home was 'Vayalvaram Veedu' in Venganoor.‌​‍

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Vallathol Narayana Menon

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Sree Narayana Guru

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Dr. Palpu

VFA Mixed Practice Test #637