VFA Mixed Practice Test #43

Question 1

Cellulose is polymer of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

β-glucose (β-1,4 linkages) — Straight chains, hydrogen bonded. ‌​‍Humans lack cellulase — can't digest. Ruminants and termites have symbiotic microbes.

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α-glucose

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Mannose

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Fructose

Question 2

Mr. Rajesh, a high school English teacher, notices a persistent issue where students struggle to write coherent essays despite receiving instruction on essay structure. If he decides to use action research to address this, what would be the most appropriate *initial* step?

Accepted Answer

B. Formulate a clear research question and collect preliminary data to understand the root causes of the struggle. — The initial step in action research is to clearly define the problem, often by formulating a specific research question, and then to gather preliminary data to understand its specific manifestations and potential causes within the classroom context. Implementing solutions immediately (A) without proper planning or data collection is not an action research approach. Options C and D do not align with the practitioner-led, context-specific nature of action research.

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A. Immediately implement a new essay writing software for all students.

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C. Request a transfer to a different grade level to avoid the problem.

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D. Consult a university professor to conduct a large-scale study on essay writing difficulties.

Question 3

'DEPOSITION' in legal context means:

Accepted Answer

Witness statement taken outside the court — Deposition = sworn out-of-court testimony recorded for later use.

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An assertion of innocence

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Evidence of absence

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A defence strategy

Question 4

Two trains 100m and 150m long, same direction at 60 km/h and 40 km/h. Time to cross:

Accepted Answer

45 sec — Relative speed = 20 km/h = 50/9 m/s. Total length = 250m. Time = 250/(50/9) = 45 sec.

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40 sec

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50 sec

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30 sec

Question 5

Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau Kerala:

Accepted Answer

Statutory — State vigilance agency.

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Political

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Administrative

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None

Question 6

What was the density of population of Kerala as per the 2001 Census?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

819/km² — Kerala's 2001 Census density was 819 persons per sq km.‌​‍

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864/km²

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989/km²

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917/km²

Question 7

A government Lower Primary school in a rural area of Thrissur district reports a persistent issue of teacher absenteeism and non-compliance with curriculum delivery schedules. Which of the following officers is primarily responsible for conducting immediate inspections, initiating disciplinary action, and ensuring the smooth functioning of primary education in that specific locality?

Accepted Answer

B. Assistant Educational Officer (AEO) — The Assistant Educational Officer (AEO) is the primary supervisory authority for Lower Primary and Upper Primary schools within a specific educational sub-district. They are responsible for local inspections, addressing administrative issues like teacher absenteeism, and ensuring the implementation of educational policies at the grassroots level. The DEO oversees high schools and overall district administration, while DDE is a higher-level district functionary. The BPO focuses on project implementation under Samagra Shiksha Kerala, not direct disciplinary action or routine supervision of schoo

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A. District Educational Officer (DEO)

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C. Deputy Director of Education (DDE)

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D. Block Project Officer (BPO), Samagra Shiksha Kerala

Question 8

Smallpox vaccine by:

Accepted Answer

Jenner — Edward Jenner (1796).

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Pasteur

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Koch

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Lister

Question 9

The Indian Councils Act 1861 was significant because it:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Associated Indians with law-making — The 1861 Act started associating Indians with the legislative process — Indians nominated to councils.‌​‍

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Gave Indians right to vote

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Introduced provincial autonomy

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Abolished East India Company

Question 10

CM Haryana 2024:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Nayab Singh Saini — Nayab Singh Saini (BJP, after Oct 2024).‌​‍

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Hooda

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Manohar Lal

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Dushyant

VFA Mixed Practice Test #43