VFA Mixed Practice Test #769

Question 1

The CNG used in vehicles is mainly:

Accepted Answer

Methane — Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) is mostly CH₄; cleaner than petrol/diesel.

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Butane

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Ethane

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Propane

Question 2

Which river flows through the Silent Valley National Park?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kunthi River — The Kunthi River (Kunthipuzha) flows through Silent Valley National Park in Palakkad district.‌​‍

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Chaliyar River

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Meenachil River

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Kabani River

Question 3

NSS (Nair Service Society):

Accepted Answer

1914 — 1914 by Mannathu Padmanabhan.

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1947

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1920

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1900

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the purpose of an emergency drug tray (crash cart) in a hospital ward?

Accepted Answer

B. To provide a readily available supply of critical medications for life-threatening emergencies. — An emergency drug tray, or crash cart, is specifically designed to contain a standardized set of critical medications and equipment required for rapid response to acute, life-threatening emergencies such as cardiac arrest, anaphylaxis, or severe respiratory distress. Its purpose is to ensure immediate access to essential drugs during a medical crisis. Other options describe general ward stock or specialized storage, not the primary function of a crash cart.

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A. To store commonly used medications for daily patient care.

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C. To keep medications requiring refrigeration or special storage conditions.

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D. To stock medications for patients undergoing routine surgical procedures.

Question 5

Sahodaran Ayyappan:

Accepted Answer

Social reformer — Against caste divisions in Kerala.

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Musician

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Actor

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Politician

Question 6

Under the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009, what is the minimum age range for admission to elementary education?

Accepted Answer

B. 6 to 14 years — The RTE Act mandates free and compulsory education for children aged 6 to 14 years. Option A is incorrect as 3 years is below the start age, while C and D include age ranges outside the specified bracket.

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A. 3 to 10 years

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C. 5 to 12 years

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D. 4 to 11 years

Question 7

lim(x→0) sin x / x =‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1 — Fundamental limit. ‌​‍Used to derive derivatives of trig. Proof via squeeze theorem.

Answer

Undefined

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∞

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0

Question 8

Vallam Kali (boat race) held on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Punnamada Lake — Nehru Trophy Boat Race held on Punnamada Lake, Alappuzha.‌​‍

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Vembanad Lake

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Pamba River

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Periyar River

Question 9

A newborn baby at 1 minute of life has a heart rate of 98 bpm, a weak cry, some flexion of extremities, a pink body with blue extremities, and responds with a grimace to stimulation. What is the APGAR score for this infant?

Accepted Answer

A. 5 — The APGAR score is calculated based on five parameters. For this infant: Appearance (pink body, blue extremities/acrocyanosis) = 1 point; Pulse (HR 98 bpm) = 1 point; Grimace (grimace to stimulation) = 1 point; Activity (some flexion of extremities) = 1 point; Respiration (weak cry) = 1 point. Summing these points gives a total APGAR score of 5.

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B. 6

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C. 7

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D. 8

Question 10

The hottest planet in the solar system is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Venus — Venus is the hottest planet due to its thick CO₂ atmosphere creating an extreme greenhouse effect (~460°C surface temperature). ‌​‍Mercury is closer to the Sun but has no atmosphere.

Answer

Mercury

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Mars

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Jupiter

VFA Mixed Practice Test #769