VFA Mixed Practice Test #848

Question 1

Kerala state emblem:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2 elephants with shankha — Two elephants flanking shankha and Ashoka emblem.‌​‍

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Eagle

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Peacock

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Lion

Question 2

Punjab was reorganised into Punjab, Haryana, and (UT) Chandigarh in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1966 — Punjab Reorganisation Act 1966. ‌​‍Haryana became a state on 1 November 1966. Chandigarh made UT (shared capital).

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1971

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1960

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1956

Question 3

The integrity and fluidity of cell membranes are vital for proper cellular function, including nutrient transport and signal transduction. Biochemically, which class of molecules forms the primary structural bilayer of these membranes?

Accepted Answer

D. Phospholipids — Phospholipids are the main components of cell membranes, forming a bilayer that provides structural integrity and regulates membrane fluidity. While proteins are embedded within the membrane and carbohydrates are on the outer surface, phospholipids constitute the fundamental barrier.

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A. Nucleic acids

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B. Carbohydrates

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C. Proteins

Question 4

WHO (World Health Organisation) is headquartered at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Geneva — WHO is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. ‌​‍Several other UN agencies are also in Geneva: ILO, UNHCR, WMO, WIPO.

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New York

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Paris

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London

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the Von Neumann architecture?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Single memory storing program and data, sequential execution — Stored-program concept. ‌​‍Basis of almost all modern computers. CPU (ALU + CU) + memory + I/O. ‌​‍Harvard architecture separates program/data memory.

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Parallel

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Distributed

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Separate memory

Question 6

Energy pyramid is always:

Accepted Answer

Upright (10% law) — Pyramid of biomass can be inverted (marine). Pyramid of numbers can be inverted (tree with insects). Energy always upright.

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Inverted

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Can be either

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Flat

Question 7

Under the 'National Digital Health Mission (NDHM)', the 'Health Facility Registry (HFR)' serves as a:

Accepted Answer

B. Comprehensive repository of all healthcare facilities, including their services and registration details. — The HFR under NDHM is a registry that maintains a comprehensive list of all healthcare facilities (public and private) along with their services, specialties, and registration details. Option A is incorrect as HFR does not focus solely on equipment. Option C is incorrect as patient registration for Ayushman Bharat is handled separately. Option D is unrelated to HFR's role.

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A. Centralized database for tracking all medical equipment in government hospitals.

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C. Platform for online registration of patients for Ayushman Bharat Yojana.

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D. Government portal for reporting adverse drug reactions by healthcare professionals.

Question 8

One significant benefit of implementing Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) for students is its potential to:

Accepted Answer

B. Reduce the emphasis on rote learning and encourage holistic development. — CCE aims to reduce examination stress and the reliance on rote learning by incorporating diverse assessment methods and evaluating a broader range of skills and attributes. It encourages holistic development rather than just academic memorization. Options A and C describe outcomes CCE tries to mitigate or move away from, while D is more aligned with external standardized testing.

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A. Increase the pressure on students by making every activity graded.

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C. Streamline the evaluation process by focusing only on written examinations.

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D. Provide a standardized comparison of student performance across different schools.

Question 9

Rolling without slipping requires:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

v = ωR — Condition for pure rolling. Contact point instantaneously at rest.‌​‍

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v = 0

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v = ω/R

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ω = 0

Question 10

World's largest milk producer:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

India — India — White Revolution.‌​‍

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Brazil

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China

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USA

VFA Mixed Practice Test #848