# Assam VFA Mock Test 01

Pattern: 100 MCQs, 100 marks, 120 minutes.

## Biology and Animal Husbandry - 40 Questions

1. The functional unit of heredity is:
   A. Chromosome
   B. Gene
   C. Ribosome
   D. Lysosome

2. Mendel's law of segregation is best observed during:
   A. Fertilization
   B. Gamete formation
   C. Seed germination
   D. Pollination

3. DNA replication is described as:
   A. Conservative
   B. Semi-conservative
   C. Dispersive only
   D. Random

4. The site of protein synthesis in a cell is:
   A. Ribosome
   B. Mitochondria
   C. Golgi body
   D. Vacuole

5. The hormone responsible for milk let-down in animals is:
   A. Insulin
   B. Oxytocin
   C. Thyroxine
   D. Adrenaline

6. Rinderpest is a disease mainly associated with:
   A. Fish
   B. Cattle
   C. Poultry
   D. Bees

7. Foot and Mouth Disease is caused by:
   A. Bacteria
   B. Virus
   C. Fungus
   D. Protozoa

8. The scientific name of cattle is:
   A. Bos indicus
   B. Capra hircus
   C. Ovis aries
   D. Equus caballus

9. A balanced ration for livestock must contain:
   A. Only protein
   B. Only minerals
   C. Carbohydrates, proteins, fats, minerals, vitamins and water
   D. Only roughage

10. The gestation period of cow is approximately:
    A. 90 days
    B. 150 days
    C. 280 days
    D. 365 days

11. The causative organism of anthrax is:
    A. Bacillus anthracis
    B. Salmonella typhi
    C. Plasmodium vivax
    D. Vibrio cholerae

12. The process of formation of gametes is called:
    A. Fertilization
    B. Gametogenesis
    C. Pollination
    D. Cleavage

13. Which vitamin deficiency causes night blindness?
    A. Vitamin A
    B. Vitamin B12
    C. Vitamin C
    D. Vitamin K

14. The green pigment in plants is:
    A. Haemoglobin
    B. Chlorophyll
    C. Carotene
    D. Xanthophyll

15. The main site of photosynthesis is:
    A. Root hair
    B. Leaf
    C. Flower
    D. Seed coat

16. Artificial insemination is mainly used for:
    A. Disease diagnosis
    B. Genetic improvement and controlled breeding
    C. Feed preservation
    D. Vaccine storage

17. The normal body temperature of adult cattle is approximately:
    A. 35 C
    B. 38.5 C
    C. 42 C
    D. 45 C

18. Broilers are reared mainly for:
    A. Egg production
    B. Meat production
    C. Wool production
    D. Milk production

19. Layers are poultry birds maintained mainly for:
    A. Egg production
    B. Meat production
    C. Draught work
    D. Honey production

20. The first milk secreted after calving is called:
    A. Whey
    B. Colostrum
    C. Casein
    D. Serum

21. The organelle known as the powerhouse of the cell is:
    A. Ribosome
    B. Mitochondria
    C. Nucleus
    D. Chloroplast

22. Pollination by wind is called:
    A. Entomophily
    B. Hydrophily
    C. Anemophily
    D. Ornithophily

23. The male reproductive part of a flower is:
    A. Carpel
    B. Stamen
    C. Sepal
    D. Ovule

24. The basic unit of classification is:
    A. Genus
    B. Species
    C. Family
    D. Order

25. Which blood cells help in clotting?
    A. RBC
    B. WBC
    C. Platelets
    D. Plasma

26. The vaccine against rabies is given to prevent a disease caused by:
    A. Virus
    B. Bacteria
    C. Fungus
    D. Helminth

27. The major protein in milk is:
    A. Keratin
    B. Casein
    C. Collagen
    D. Actin

28. Pasteurization of milk is done mainly to:
    A. Increase fat content
    B. Destroy pathogenic microorganisms
    C. Add minerals
    D. Change color

29. The study of insects is called:
    A. Ornithology
    B. Entomology
    C. Mycology
    D. Ichthyology

30. Which is a zoonotic disease?
    A. Brucellosis
    B. Scurvy
    C. Beriberi
    D. Rickets

31. The smallest infectious agent among the following is:
    A. Virus
    B. Bacterium
    C. Fungus
    D. Alga

32. The enzyme present in saliva is:
    A. Pepsin
    B. Ptyalin
    C. Trypsin
    D. Lipase

33. The largest gland in the human body is:
    A. Pancreas
    B. Liver
    C. Thyroid
    D. Pituitary

34. Which mineral is important for bone and teeth formation?
    A. Calcium
    B. Sodium
    C. Chlorine
    D. Iodine

35. The term "breed" refers to animals of the same species with:
    A. Similar inherited characteristics
    B. Same age only
    C. Same body weight only
    D. Same disease history only

36. A common internal parasite of livestock is:
    A. Roundworm
    B. Housefly
    C. Mosquito
    D. Tick

37. The science of improving livestock through selection and mating is:
    A. Agronomy
    B. Animal breeding
    C. Pathology
    D. Ecology

38. The main objective of vaccination is to:
    A. Cure fractures
    B. Prevent specific infectious diseases
    C. Increase body weight instantly
    D. Remove external parasites

39. The vector of malaria is:
    A. Female Anopheles mosquito
    B. Housefly
    C. Tick
    D. Louse

40. Biodiversity means:
    A. Variety of life forms
    B. Only forest area
    C. Only animal population
    D. Only crop yield

## Chemistry - 20 Questions

41. The SI unit of amount of substance is:
    A. Gram
    B. Mole
    C. Kilogram
    D. Litre

42. Atomic number is equal to the number of:
    A. Neutrons
    B. Protons
    C. Protons plus neutrons
    D. Electrons plus neutrons

43. pH less than 7 indicates:
    A. Acidic solution
    B. Basic solution
    C. Neutral solution
    D. Saturated solution

44. The chemical formula of methane is:
    A. CH4
    B. C2H6
    C. CO2
    D. C2H4

45. Avogadro's number is approximately:
    A. 6.022 x 10^23
    B. 9.8
    C. 3.14
    D. 1.6 x 10^-19

46. Oxidation involves:
    A. Gain of electrons
    B. Loss of electrons
    C. No electron change
    D. Only proton loss

47. The gas liberated when acids react with carbonates is:
    A. Oxygen
    B. Hydrogen
    C. Carbon dioxide
    D. Nitrogen

48. Common salt is:
    A. NaCl
    B. KCl
    C. CaCO3
    D. NaOH

49. The bond formed by sharing of electrons is:
    A. Ionic bond
    B. Covalent bond
    C. Metallic bond
    D. Hydrogen bond only

50. The functional group of alcohol is:
    A. -COOH
    B. -OH
    C. -CHO
    D. -NH2

51. The process of conversion of liquid into vapour is:
    A. Condensation
    B. Evaporation
    C. Freezing
    D. Sublimation only

52. The rate of a chemical reaction generally increases with:
    A. Decrease in temperature
    B. Increase in temperature
    C. Removal of catalyst only
    D. Dilution always

53. The main constituent of natural gas is:
    A. Methane
    B. Ethyne
    C. Benzene
    D. Propanol

54. Hard water contains salts of:
    A. Calcium and magnesium
    B. Sodium and potassium only
    C. Silver and gold
    D. Hydrogen and oxygen

55. The monomer of protein is:
    A. Glucose
    B. Amino acid
    C. Fatty acid
    D. Nucleotide

56. The electrode at which reduction occurs is:
    A. Cathode
    B. Anode
    C. Salt bridge
    D. Electrolyte

57. The chemical formula of washing soda is:
    A. Na2CO3.10H2O
    B. NaHCO3
    C. CaOCl2
    D. NaCl

58. A catalyst:
    A. Changes reaction rate
    B. Is always consumed completely
    C. Changes the final products only
    D. Stops all reactions

59. The IUPAC name of CH3COOH is:
    A. Methanoic acid
    B. Ethanoic acid
    C. Propanoic acid
    D. Butanoic acid

60. A buffer solution resists change in:
    A. Temperature
    B. pH
    C. Volume
    D. Pressure

## Physics - 20 Questions

61. The SI unit of force is:
    A. Joule
    B. Newton
    C. Watt
    D. Pascal

62. Work done is zero when force and displacement are:
    A. In same direction
    B. Perpendicular
    C. Opposite direction
    D. At 45 degrees

63. Acceleration due to gravity near earth is approximately:
    A. 9.8 m/s2
    B. 3.0 m/s2
    C. 1.6 m/s2
    D. 100 m/s2

64. The SI unit of power is:
    A. Joule
    B. Watt
    C. Newton
    D. Coulomb

65. The device used to measure electric current is:
    A. Voltmeter
    B. Ammeter
    C. Barometer
    D. Thermometer

66. Ohm's law is:
    A. V = IR
    B. P = VI only
    C. F = ma
    D. E = mc2

67. The speed of light in vacuum is:
    A. 3 x 10^8 m/s
    B. 3 x 10^6 m/s
    C. 340 m/s
    D. 1500 m/s

68. The image formed by a plane mirror is:
    A. Real and inverted
    B. Virtual and erect
    C. Real and erect
    D. Virtual and inverted

69. Sound waves are:
    A. Transverse electromagnetic waves
    B. Longitudinal mechanical waves
    C. Static waves only
    D. Matter waves only

70. Heat transfer in vacuum occurs mainly by:
    A. Conduction
    B. Convection
    C. Radiation
    D. Evaporation

71. The unit of frequency is:
    A. Hertz
    B. Tesla
    C. Weber
    D. Ohm

72. Momentum is equal to:
    A. Mass x velocity
    B. Force x distance
    C. Power x time
    D. Voltage x current

73. A convex lens is also called:
    A. Diverging lens
    B. Converging lens
    C. Plane lens
    D. Cylindrical mirror

74. The SI unit of charge is:
    A. Coulomb
    B. Ampere
    C. Volt
    D. Ohm

75. A fuse is connected in:
    A. Neutral wire only
    B. Live wire
    C. Earth wire only
    D. Parallel with bulb always

76. The resistance of a conductor depends on:
    A. Length, area and material
    B. Color only
    C. Weight only
    D. Shape only

77. The nucleus of an atom contains:
    A. Electrons only
    B. Protons and neutrons
    C. Neutrons and electrons
    D. Photons only

78. The phenomenon responsible for rainbow formation is:
    A. Dispersion
    B. Evaporation
    C. Magnetism
    D. Sublimation

79. The first law of thermodynamics is based on conservation of:
    A. Charge
    B. Energy
    C. Momentum only
    D. Mass only

80. Semiconductor materials include:
    A. Silicon and germanium
    B. Copper and silver
    C. Iron and steel
    D. Wood and rubber

## General Awareness - 20 Questions

81. The capital of Assam is:
    A. Guwahati
    B. Dispur
    C. Jorhat
    D. Silchar

82. Kaziranga National Park is famous for:
    A. One-horned rhinoceros
    B. Asiatic lion
    C. Hangul
    D. Snow leopard

83. The Brahmaputra enters Assam from:
    A. Arunachal Pradesh
    B. Meghalaya
    C. Nagaland
    D. Tripura

84. Bihu is associated with:
    A. Assam
    B. Kerala
    C. Punjab
    D. Rajasthan

85. The Constitution of India came into force on:
    A. 15 August 1947
    B. 26 January 1950
    C. 2 October 1949
    D. 26 November 1947

86. The minimum voting age in India is:
    A. 16 years
    B. 18 years
    C. 21 years
    D. 25 years

87. The highest civilian award in India is:
    A. Padma Shri
    B. Padma Bhushan
    C. Bharat Ratna
    D. Param Vir Chakra

88. The National Livestock Mission is related to:
    A. Space research
    B. Livestock sector development
    C. Rail transport
    D. Banking reform

89. The official language widely used in Assam administration is:
    A. Assamese
    B. Tamil
    C. Gujarati
    D. Marathi

90. The animal husbandry sector mainly deals with:
    A. Rearing and care of livestock
    B. Mining
    C. Road construction
    D. Textile printing

91. The largest river island often associated with Assam is:
    A. Majuli
    B. Diu
    C. Minicoy
    D. Elephanta

92. The disease rabies is commonly transmitted by:
    A. Bite of infected animal
    B. Drinking clean water
    C. Touching plants
    D. Eating rice

93. The Election Commission of India conducts:
    A. Elections
    B. Census only
    C. Court trials
    D. Railway exams

94. The Governor of a state is appointed by:
    A. Chief Minister
    B. President of India
    C. Speaker
    D. High Court

95. The Assam Milk, Meat and Egg Mission is linked with:
    A. Animal protein production and livestock development
    B. River cleaning only
    C. Textile exports
    D. Space science

96. Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary is known for:
    A. One-horned rhinoceros
    B. Camel
    C. Penguin
    D. Yak

97. The first schedule of the Indian Constitution lists:
    A. States and Union Territories
    B. Fundamental Duties
    C. Languages
    D. Oaths

98. The main occupation of rural livestock farmers includes:
    A. Dairy, poultry, piggery, goatery and related activities
    B. Shipbuilding only
    C. Software coding only
    D. Film production only

99. The headquarters of the Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department, Assam mentioned in the notice is:
    A. Chenikuthi, Guwahati
    B. Tezpur
    C. Dibrugarh
    D. Dhubri

100. The application mode for Assam VFA 2026 is:
     A. Offline only
     B. Online through official website
     C. Walk-in only
     D. Postal only

## Answer Key

1-B, 2-B, 3-B, 4-A, 5-B, 6-B, 7-B, 8-A, 9-C, 10-C,
11-A, 12-B, 13-A, 14-B, 15-B, 16-B, 17-B, 18-B, 19-A, 20-B,
21-B, 22-C, 23-B, 24-B, 25-C, 26-A, 27-B, 28-B, 29-B, 30-A,
31-A, 32-B, 33-B, 34-A, 35-A, 36-A, 37-B, 38-B, 39-A, 40-A,
41-B, 42-B, 43-A, 44-A, 45-A, 46-B, 47-C, 48-A, 49-B, 50-B,
51-B, 52-B, 53-A, 54-A, 55-B, 56-A, 57-A, 58-A, 59-B, 60-B,
61-B, 62-B, 63-A, 64-B, 65-B, 66-A, 67-A, 68-B, 69-B, 70-C,
71-A, 72-A, 73-B, 74-A, 75-B, 76-A, 77-B, 78-A, 79-B, 80-A,
81-B, 82-A, 83-A, 84-A, 85-B, 86-B, 87-C, 88-B, 89-A, 90-A,
91-A, 92-A, 93-A, 94-B, 95-A, 96-A, 97-A, 98-A, 99-A, 100-B