VFA Mixed Practice Test #685

Question 1

Which Chera ruler is celebrated in Sangam literature for his patronage and is associated with Muziris port?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Senguttuvan — Senguttuvan, the Chera king, is lauded in Silappadikaram; Muziris (Muchiri) was a major Chera port.‌​‍

Answer

Nedunjeliyan

Answer

Perumkilli

Answer

Karikalan

Question 2

Arabian Sea cyclone Tauktae Kerala:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

May 2021 — Severe cyclone near Kerala coast.‌​‍

Answer

2020

Answer

2019

Answer

2022

Question 3

Angel Falls height:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

979m — World's highest uninterrupted waterfall.‌​‍

Answer

500m

Answer

800m

Answer

1200m

Question 4

Urine pH:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Acidic ~6 — Slightly acidic (4.5-8 range).‌​‍

Answer

Neutral

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Alkaline 9

Answer

Strongly acidic

Question 5

ICC Chairman 2024:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Jay Shah — Jay Shah from Dec 2024.‌​‍

Answer

Greg Barclay

Answer

Shashank Manohar

Answer

None

Question 6

Which method is considered the MOST effective for sterilizing heat-sensitive medical equipment that cannot withstand high temperatures, such as certain endoscopes?

Accepted Answer

C. Ethylene Oxide (EtO) gas sterilization — Autoclaving (steam sterilization) and boiling water are effective for heat-resistant items but damage heat-sensitive equipment. Ethylene Oxide (EtO) gas sterilization is a low-temperature sterilization method specifically used for heat and moisture-sensitive medical devices, making it the most appropriate choice. Chemical disinfection with 70% alcohol is a disinfectant, not a sterilant, meaning it does not kill all microorganisms, including bacterial spores.

Answer

A. Autoclaving

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B. Boiling water

Answer

D. Chemical disinfection with 70% alcohol

Question 7

Correct step for inserting a column in MS Word 2003 table:

Accepted Answer

Table → Insert → Columns to the left — Path: Table menu → Insert → Columns to the Left.

Answer

Insert → Columns to the left

Answer

Insert → Table → Columns to the left

Answer

Table → Columns to the left → Insert

Question 8

National Education Policy (NEP):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2020 — NEP 2020. 5+3+3+4 structure.‌​‍

Answer

2024

Answer

2018

Answer

2022

Question 9

Hund's rule of maximum multiplicity:

Accepted Answer

Electrons singly fill degenerate orbitals first, with parallel spin — Minimises electron-electron repulsion; maximises exchange energy.

Answer

Pair in same orbital first

Answer

Fill higher energy first

Answer

Only s fills

Question 10

White phosphorus differs from red phosphorus in that white P is:

Accepted Answer

Toxic and spontaneously combustible in air — White P (P₄) is stored under water; red P is stable and used in matches.

Answer

Stable in air

Answer

Used in matchsticks

Answer

A polymer

VFA Mixed Practice Test #685