VFA Mixed Practice Test #694

Question 1

Which of the following unit is a fundamental unit?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Second — Second is one of seven SI base (fundamental) units. Others are derived.‌​‍

Answer

Joule

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Meter/Second

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Watt

Question 2

Nellarachal in Kerala is famous for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Tea — Nellarachal in Wayanad is a major tea-producing area in Kerala.‌​‍

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Coffee

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Pepper

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Rubber

Question 3

Nvidia stock surge reason:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

AI chip demand — AI boom.‌​‍

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Gaming

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Crypto

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Auto

Question 4

Adrenaline is secreted by the:

Accepted Answer

Adrenal gland (medulla) — Adrenaline (epinephrine) from adrenal medulla mediates the 'fight or flight' response.

Answer

Thyroid

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Pancreas

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Pituitary

Question 5

Ptolemy's model of the universe, which Copernicus challenged, is called:

Accepted Answer

Geocentric model — Ptolemy's Geocentric model placed Earth at the centre of the universe.

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Heliocentric model

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Multiverse model

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Ecliptic model

Question 6

Collective behaviour includes:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Crowds, mobs, riots, fads, fashions, social movements — Blumer, Park — relatively unstructured, spontaneous group behaviour. ‌​‍Distinguishes from organized group behavior.

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Only religion

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Only politics

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Individual acts

Question 7

Dietary fibre (roughage) is derived from:

Accepted Answer

Plant cell walls (cellulose) — Humans cannot digest cellulose; it adds bulk aiding bowel movement.

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Animal protein

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Minerals

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Simple sugars

Question 8

A patient is diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. Which hormones, produced by the thyroid gland, are responsible for the increased metabolic rate and other symptoms associated with this condition?

Accepted Answer

D. Thyroxine (T4) and Triiodothyronine (T3) — Thyroxine (T4) and Triiodothyronine (T3) are the primary hormones produced by the thyroid gland that regulate the body's metabolic rate. Hyperthyroidism is characterized by an overproduction of these hormones. TSH is produced by the pituitary gland, and Calcitonin and PTH regulate calcium levels.

Answer

A. Calcitonin

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B. Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)

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C. Parathyroid hormone (PTH)

Question 9

Rhizobium found in:

Accepted Answer

Leguminous root nodules — Nitrogen-fixing bacteria in legume root nodules.

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Leaves

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Stems

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Sea

Question 10

Which Indian state launched the first 'Mid-Day Meal Programme' in the country?

Accepted Answer

A. Tamil Nadu — Tamil Nadu pioneered the Mid-Day Meal Programme in 1925 under the leadership of Chief Minister K. Kamaraj. While Kerala and other states later adopted similar schemes, Tamil Nadu's initiative predates them. Gujarat and Maharashtra were not the first to implement this programme.

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B. Kerala

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C. Maharashtra

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D. Gujarat

VFA Mixed Practice Test #694