VFA Mixed Practice Test #46

Question 1

Kerala District Planning Committee:

Accepted Answer

Both — Both — mandated by 74th Amendment.

Answer

Constitutional

Answer

Art 243ZD

Answer

Neither

Question 2

Which of the following awards is presented by the Government of Kerala to recognize excellence in the field of Ayurveda?

Accepted Answer

B. Vaidya Ratnam Award — The Vaidya Ratnam Award is specifically conferred by the Government of Kerala to honor outstanding contributions in Ayurveda. Dr. Syamala Kumari Award is related to women's contributions in literature, Sree Chithira Tirunal Award is for social work, and Mahakavi Vallathol Award is for Malayalam poetry.

Answer

A. Dr. Syamala Kumari Award

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C. Sree Chithira Tirunal Award

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D. Mahakavi Vallathol Award

Question 3

A dominant allele:

Accepted Answer

Expresses its trait in a heterozygote — Dominant allele masks the recessive in heterozygotes (e.g., Aa shows A trait).

Answer

Always skips generations

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Only expresses in homozygote

Answer

Never expresses

Question 4

The pH value of pure water at 25 °C is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

7 — Pure water is neutral (pH = 7); pH <7 acidic, >7 basic.‌​‍

Answer

10

Answer

14

Answer

0

Question 5

CAM plants:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Stomata open at night — Crassulacean Acid Metabolism — cacti, pineapple.‌​‍

Answer

Aquatic

Answer

Normal

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Submerged

Question 6

A teacher wants to introduce the concept of the solar system to a class of 6th graders. Which of the following teaching aids would be most effective for demonstrating the relative sizes and orbital paths of planets in a dynamic and interactive manner?

Accepted Answer

D. An interactive simulation software or virtual reality (VR) application. — Interactive simulations or VR applications allow students to dynamically explore, manipulate, and visualize complex concepts like planetary orbits and relative sizes, offering a hands-on, immersive learning experience that static charts or videos cannot fully provide. While an orrery is a good physical model, digital simulations often offer greater flexibility for scaling and interaction and are highly interactive.

Answer

A. A static chart displaying planets.

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B. A physical model (orrery).

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C. A documentary video on space.

Question 7

Special 'Ram Lalla' case SC bench:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

5 judges — 5-judge Constitution Bench (2019).‌​‍

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13 judges

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9 judges

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7 judges

Question 8

The power of a lens is measured in:

Accepted Answer

Dioptres — P = 1/f (f in metres); SI unit is dioptre (D).

Answer

Metres

Answer

Watts

Answer

Candela

Question 9

E-commerce means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Electronic commerce (buying/selling online) — E-commerce = buying and selling goods/services over the internet (Amazon, Flipkart, etc.).‌​‍

Answer

Email communication

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Electronic computing

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Email marketing

Question 10

The Spices Board of India is headquartered at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kochi — The Spices Board of India is headquartered in Kochi, Kerala.‌​‍

Answer

Thiruvananthapuram

Answer

Kottayam

Answer

Kozhikode

VFA Mixed Practice Test #46