VFA Mixed Practice Test #17

Question 1

IoT stands for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Internet of Things — IoT = Internet of Things — everyday devices connected to the internet.‌​‍

Answer

Information on Technology

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Input/Output Terminal

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International Online Trade

Question 2

Patriarchy refers to:

Accepted Answer

Social system of male dominance over women in power, property, and authority — Patriarchy institutionalises male privilege across economy, politics, family, religion, culture.

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Matriarchy

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Gender equality

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Primitive society

Question 3

In a closed organ pipe, the fundamental frequency is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

v/(4L) — Node at closed end, antinode at open. λ = 4L. Only odd harmonics.‌​‍

Answer

v/(2L)

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2v/L

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v/L

Question 4

Presbyopia (old-age sight) is typically corrected with:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Bifocal lens — Bifocal lenses combine concave (distance) and convex (near) for presbyopia.‌​‍

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Cylindrical

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Concave

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Convex

Question 5

A light year is a unit of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Distance — A light year is a unit of distance — the distance light travels in one year (~9.46 trillion km). ‌​‍Despite the name, it measures distance, not time.

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Time

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Speed

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Mass

Question 6

Idukki formed:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1972 — 26 January 1972.‌​‍

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1980

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1990

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1956

Question 7

Which of the following is a key feature of the 'Keralam-Malayalam University' initiative under the Kerala Education Policy 2022?

Accepted Answer

B. Promoting Malayalam language and literature through higher education — The Kerala Education Policy 2022 proposes a 'Keralam-Malayalam University' to promote the Malayalam language and literature. It does not involve merging universities (A), distributing laptops (C), or focusing solely on medical education (D).

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A. Merging all universities in Kerala into one

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C. Providing free laptops to all college students in Kerala

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D. Establishing international standard medical colleges

Question 8

A group of teachers in Kerala wants to update their pedagogical practices based on the latest educational research and develop supplementary teaching materials for a new curriculum. Which state-level body should they approach for academic guidance and resource development?

Accepted Answer

B. State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) — The SCERT is the apex academic body at the state level responsible for curriculum development, educational research, teacher education, and preparation of instructional materials. While DPI handles administration and SSA focuses on universal elementary education implementation, SCERT specifically provides academic guidance. KSHEC deals with higher education.

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A. Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI)

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C. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) State Project Office

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D. Kerala State Higher Education Council (KSHEC)

Question 9

Adrenaline is secreted by the:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

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

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Thyroid

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Pituitary

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Pancreas

Question 10

IUML stronghold in Kerala:

Accepted Answer

Malappuram — Indian Union Muslim League — Malabar.

Answer

Ernakulam

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TVM

Answer

Kottayam

VFA Mixed Practice Test #17