VFA Mixed Practice Test #123

Question 1

Human Genome Project:

Accepted Answer

2003 completed — Completed 2003.

Answer

2010

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2000

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2015

Question 2

Which eminent physician and former Chief Minister of West Bengal, whose birthday is observed as National Doctors' Day in India, was posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honor?

Accepted Answer

B. Dr. B. C. Roy — Dr. B. C. Roy was a distinguished physician and former Chief Minister of West Bengal, whose birthday (July 1st) is celebrated as National Doctors' Day in India. He was posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1961 for his immense contributions to medicine and public life. The other options are also Bharat Ratna recipients but recognized for their work in physics, aerospace engineering, and agriculture, respectively.

Answer

A. Dr. C. V. Raman

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C. Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

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D. Dr. M. S. Swaminathan

Question 3

C4 plants:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Higher photosynthetic efficiency — Sugarcane, maize, sorghum — efficient in hot dry conditions.‌​‍

Answer

Only desert

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Lower

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Only tropical

Question 4

First Indian Antarctic expedition:

Accepted Answer

1981 — 1981 under S.Z. Qasim.

Answer

1985

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1990

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1970

Question 5

The 'Land of Rising Sun' is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Japan — Japan is called the 'Land of the Rising Sun' because the kanji for Japan (日本) literally means 'origin of the sun'.‌​‍

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China

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South Korea

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Thailand

Question 6

The Vaikom Satyagraha (1924-25) was a movement for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Temple entry and anti-untouchability — The Vaikom Satyagraha (1924-25) was a movement against untouchability, demanding the right of lower castes to use roads near the Vaikom Temple in Travancore.‌​‍

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Land reform

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Independence from British rule

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Workers' rights

Question 7

Alcohol + NaHCO₃ test:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

No reaction (phenol and carboxylic acid give differently) — Carboxylic acid evolves CO₂. ‌​‍Phenol is weakly acidic — doesn't react with NaHCO₃ but reacts with NaOH.

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Precipitates

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Gives CO₂

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Decomposes

Question 8

Kerala Assembly passed resolution against CAA:

Accepted Answer

All true — First state to pass resolution against CAA 2019.

Answer

First state

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2019

Answer

Yes

Question 9

A teacher believes that students learn best by actively building their own understanding through experience and reflection, rather than passively receiving information. This pedagogical approach aligns most closely with which educational philosophy?

Accepted Answer

B. Constructivism — Constructivism emphasizes that learners actively construct their own knowledge and meaning from their experiences and interactions. Behaviorism focuses on observable behaviors, cognitivism on mental processes, and traditionalism often implies a teacher-centered, didactic approach.

Answer

A. Behaviorism

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C. Cognitivism

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D. Traditionalism

Question 10

Ranking: 15 students. Priya 8th from front. From back?

Accepted Answer

8 — In a line of N people, (rank from front) + (rank from back) = N + 1. So rank from back = 15 − 8 + 1 = 8.

Answer

7

Answer

9

Answer

6

VFA Mixed Practice Test #123