VFA Mixed Practice Test #641

Question 1

Margamkali by:

Accepted Answer

Syrian Christians (St. Thomas tradition) — Kerala Syrian Christian folk dance.

Answer

Hindus

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Muslims

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Tribals

Question 2

Which is known for the Bharateshwara Temple in Kerala?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Irinjalakuda — Koodalmanikyam Temple at Irinjalakuda is the only temple dedicated to Bharata.‌​‍

Answer

Thirunelli

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Attingal

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Payyanur

Question 3

SQL command to fetch data:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

SELECT — DML (Data Manipulation): SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE. ‌​‍DDL: CREATE, ALTER, DROP. DCL: GRANT, REVOKE.

Answer

UPDATE

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INSERT

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DELETE

Question 4

Charles Correa has distinguished himself as:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Architect — Charles Correa was a renowned Indian architect.‌​‍

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Musician

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Singer

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Painter

Question 5

Tippuvinte Veeraganadhakal set in:

Accepted Answer

Malabar — Tipu Sultan's military campaigns in Malabar region.

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Kozhikode

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Travancore

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Cochin

Question 6

A 'short circuit' occurs when:

Accepted Answer

Live wire directly touches neutral/earth, causing excessive current — Short circuit bypasses the load → low resistance → huge current → heating/fire; fuse should blow.

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Fuse fails

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Voltage drops

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Current zero

Question 7

Adani-Hindenburg SC panel:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Cleared on short-selling allegations — Expert committee finding Jan 2024.‌​‍

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Pending

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Rejected

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Guilty

Question 8

If a:b = 3:4, b:c = 5:6, a:c = ?

Accepted Answer

15:24 — Make b common 20. a:b:c = 15:20:24. a:c=15:24.

Answer

5:8

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12:15

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10:8

Question 9

The Kerala Fibre Optic Network (KFON) project has been a flagship initiative of the state government. Beyond providing high-speed internet connectivity, what is a key socio-economic objective KFON aims to achieve?

Accepted Answer

C. To bridge the digital divide by providing free internet access to economically backward households and government offices. — KFON's primary socio-economic objective is to bridge the digital divide by ensuring equitable access to high-speed internet. This includes providing free internet connections to economically backward families and government institutions, thereby promoting digital inclusion and e-governance. While other options relate to digital infrastructure or literacy, they do not capture the core socio-economic impact of KFON as effectively as bridging the digital divide for all.

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A. To establish a new state-owned mobile network provider, competing with private telecom operators.

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B. To ensure digital literacy for all citizens by distributing free tablets and laptops.

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D. To develop advanced cybersecurity infrastructure exclusively for state government departments.

Question 10

The southwest monsoon in Kerala typically arrives in which of the following months, marking the beginning of the rainy season in the state?

Accepted Answer

B. May — The southwest monsoon usually arrives in Kerala in the first week of June, signaling the onset of the rainy season. While pre-monsoon showers occur in May, the sustained monsoon rains begin in June. April is generally dry, and July marks the peak of the monsoon rather than its arrival.

Answer

A. April

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C. June

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D. July

VFA Mixed Practice Test #641