VFA Mixed Practice Test #713

Question 1

Rain gauge measures:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rainfall — Rain gauge measures the amount of rainfall in millimetres.‌​‍

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Wind speed

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Humidity

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Temperature

Question 2

The 11th Schedule (73rd Amendment) contains:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Panchayat powers (29 subjects) — 11th Schedule lists 29 subjects for Panchayats. ‌​‍12th Schedule lists 18 subjects for Municipalities.

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Official languages

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Municipality powers

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Anti-defection rules

Question 3

According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which need is most likely to motivate a student who is struggling to focus on studies due to financial instability?

Accepted Answer

D. Physiological needs (food, shelter, basic survival) — Maslow's hierarchy prioritizes physiological needs (like food and shelter) as the foundation. Financial instability directly impacts these basic survival needs, making it the primary motivator for the student's lack of focus, unlike higher-level needs in options A, B, or C.

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A. Self-actualization needs (fulfilling potential)

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B. Esteem needs (recognition and respect)

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C. Safety needs (security and stability)

Question 4

Electronegativity across a period generally:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Increases — Non-metallic character and electronegativity rise left to right.‌​‍

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Stays same

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Becomes zero

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Decreases

Question 5

Who started the literary organisation called Vidya Poshini?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sahodaran Ayyappan — Sahodaran Ayyappan founded Vidya Poshini Sabha.‌​‍

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T.K. Madhavan

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Ayyankali

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C. Krishnan

Question 6

Punnapra-Vayalar uprising (1946) occurred in which present-day district?

Accepted Answer

Alappuzha — The Punnapra-Vayalar communist uprising took place in the Alappuzha (Alleppey) region in 1946.

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Ernakulam

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Kollam

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Kottayam

Question 7

Koodiyattam, recognised by UNESCO, is a form of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sanskrit theatre — Koodiyattam is a traditional form of Sanskrit theatre from Kerala, declared by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage.‌​‍

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Puppetry

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Martial art

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Tribal dance

Question 8

Kannur district:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1957 — 1957.‌​‍

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1956

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1980

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1970

Question 9

Mathrubhumi founded:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1923 — Mathrubhumi 1923 by K.P. Kesava Menon.‌​‍

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1947

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1920

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1930

Question 10

Which type of packaging is MOST effective in protecting a drug from oxidation?

Accepted Answer

A. Amber glass bottles — Amber glass bottles block UV light, which helps prevent oxidation. Clear plastic containers (B) do not protect from light. Cardboard boxes (C) offer no protection against oxidation. Aluminum blister packs (D) are primarily for moisture protection.

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B. Clear plastic containers

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C. Cardboard boxes

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D. Aluminum blister packs

VFA Mixed Practice Test #713