VFA Mixed Practice Test #113

Question 1

German silver contains:

Accepted Answer

Cu + Zn + Ni — German silver has no silver — it is an alloy of Cu, Zn, Ni.

Answer

Silver only

Answer

Silver + copper

Answer

Silver + zinc

Question 2

Tubectomy is female sterilisation by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Blocking fallopian tubes — Permanent. ‌​‍Vasectomy for males — vas deferens blocked. Sperm/egg production continues but cannot reach.

Answer

Removing uterus

Answer

Removing ovaries

Answer

Chemical

Question 3

ISIS (Islamic State) emerged prominently in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2014 (declared Caliphate in Iraq-Syria) — ISIS/Daesh declared caliphate June 2014. ‌​‍Controlled territory size of UK at peak. Lost last territory 2019 (Baghouz). ‌​‍Al-Baghdadi killed Oct 2019.

Answer

2001

Answer

2019

Answer

2010

Question 4

A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia believes that the television newscaster is sending him direct, personal messages specifically meant for him. This type of thought disturbance is best described as:

Accepted Answer

C. Delusion of reference — A delusion of reference is the false belief that external events, objects, or people have a particular and unusual personal significance for the individual. The patient's belief that the newscaster is sending direct, personal messages to him perfectly fits this description. Delusion of grandeur involves inflated self-importance, and persecution involves believing one is being harmed or conspired against.

Answer

A. Delusion of grandeur

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B. Delusion of persecution

Answer

D. Somatic delusion

Question 5

Ctrl + Z is the shortcut for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Undo — Ctrl+Z = Undo. Ctrl+C = Copy. Ctrl+V = Paste. Ctrl+Y = Redo.‌​‍

Answer

Copy

Answer

Paste

Answer

Redo

Question 6

The country with the world's largest natural gas reserve is:

Accepted Answer

Russia — Russia holds the world's largest proven natural gas reserves.

Answer

Saudi Arabia

Answer

Kuwait

Answer

USA

Question 7

Pulikali (Tiger dance) at:

Accepted Answer

Onam in Thrissur — Performed during Onam in Thrissur.

Answer

Thrissur Pooram

Answer

Vishu

Answer

Kerala Piravi

Question 8

In a science class following constructivist principles, a teacher introduces a new topic on ecosystems by asking students to share their experiences visiting forests or local ponds and discussing what they observed. What is the primary purpose of this activity from a constructivist perspective?

Accepted Answer

B. To activate students' prior knowledge and engage them in the topic. — Activating prior knowledge is a crucial step in constructivist learning, as new knowledge is built upon existing understanding. This engagement phase helps students connect new concepts to their personal experiences, making learning more meaningful and facilitating the construction of new knowledge rather than just testing recall or direct instruction.

Answer

A. To assess students' memorization of ecological terms.

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C. To directly provide students with the correct definitions of ecosystems.

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D. To prepare students for a standardized test on environmental science.

Question 9

Pazhassi Raja title:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kerala Simham — Kerala Simham (Lion of Kerala).‌​‍

Answer

Kerala Gandhi

Answer

Kerala Kesari

Answer

Kerala Varma

Question 10

Hyderabad is the capital of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Telangana only — Hyderabad is currently the capital of Telangana. ‌​‍AP's new capital is Amaravati (under development).

Answer

Andhra Pradesh only

Answer

Both AP and Telangana

Answer

Neither

VFA Mixed Practice Test #113