VFA Mixed Practice Test #665

Question 1

Which of the following initiatives was recently launched by the Kerala government to improve maternal and child health outcomes in the state?

Accepted Answer

D. Thalolam Scheme for maternal nutrition — The Thalolam Scheme for maternal nutrition was launched by the Kerala government to address malnutrition among pregnant women and lactating mothers, aligning with the state's focus on reducing maternal and child mortality. Arogya Keralam Mission is a broader health mission, NHM's Safe Motherhood Programme is a central scheme, and the Healthy Mother-Healthy Child Project is a general awareness initiative, making Thalolam Scheme the most specific recent initiative.

Answer

A. Arogya Keralam Mission

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B. Safe Motherhood Programme under NHM

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C. Healthy Mother-Healthy Child Project

Question 2

The number of chromosomes in a human cell is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

46 — Humans have 46 chromosomes (23 pairs) in each cell.‌​‍

Answer

23

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44

Answer

48

Question 3

CTBT (Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty) has been signed but not ratified by India because:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

India objects to its discriminatory nature (doesn't cover P5's existing arsenals) — India sees CTBT and NPT as discriminatory — favours existing nuclear powers. ‌​‍Pokhran-II tests (1998) before India could join.

Answer

Political reasons

Answer

Not applicable

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Technical issues

Question 4

Kerala Ombudsman for local bodies:

Accepted Answer

Existed under Act 1999 — Kerala Local Fund Audit Act and Ombudsman.

Answer

Not yet

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Private

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No

Question 5

The Arjuna Award is given for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Outstanding sports performance — Arjuna Award recognises outstanding sporting achievement over a period of 4 years.‌​‍

Answer

Best coach

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Lifetime contribution

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Sports commentary

Question 6

The element named after Marie Curie is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Curium — Curium (Cm, Z=96) named after Marie and Pierre Curie.‌​‍

Answer

Polonium

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Radium

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Francium

Question 7

Which of the following awards is NOT directly associated with the field of literature in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

C. Jnanpith Award — The Jnanpith Award is a national literary award awarded to Indian authors writing in any of the 22 scheduled languages, including Malayalam, but it is not exclusively associated with Kerala. The other awards (Ezhuthachan Puraskaram, Vallathol Award, and Kendra Sahitya Akademi Award) are specifically linked to Kerala's literary heritage or administered by Kerala-based bodies.

Answer

A. Ezhuthachan Puraskaram

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B. Vallathol Award

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D. Kendra Sahitya Akademi Award

Question 8

The process of converting unsaturated oils to saturated fats by adding hydrogen is:

Accepted Answer

Hydrogenation — Vegetable oil + H₂ (Ni catalyst) → vanaspati/margarine.

Answer

Hydration

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Hydrolysis

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Halogenation

Question 9

A committee is tasked with reviewing and updating the syllabus and textbooks for primary and secondary education in Kerala, aligning them with national educational policies while considering state-specific needs. Which autonomous body under the Kerala Education Department is primarily responsible for this academic function?

Accepted Answer

B. State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) — SCERT (State Council of Educational Research and Training) is the principal academic body responsible for curriculum development, textbook preparation, teacher training modules, and educational research for school education in Kerala. The DGE handles administrative control, KITE focuses on IT infrastructure and digital education, and KSHEC deals with higher education.

Answer

A. Directorate of General Education (DGE)

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C. Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education (KITE)

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D. Kerala State Higher Education Council (KSHEC)

VFA Mixed Practice Test #665