VFA Mixed Practice Test #173

Question 1

India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy is a central tenet of its foreign policy, emphasizing proactive engagement with its immediate neighbours. Which of the following statements most accurately reflects a primary strategic objective of this policy?

Accepted Answer

B. To enhance regional connectivity, foster economic cooperation, and promote people-to-people exchanges for shared prosperity and stability. — The 'Neighbourhood First' policy is a comprehensive strategy aimed at fostering mutual trust and shared prosperity with India's immediate neighbours through various forms of cooperation. Its primary strategic objectives include enhancing regional connectivity (physical, digital, and people-to-people), boosting economic cooperation and trade, and promoting cultural and security ties for overall regional stability. Options A, C, and D misrepresent the policy's cooperative and inclusive nature, suggesting either unilateral dominance, aggressive tactics, or overly ambitious integration goals which

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A. To assert India's unilateral leadership in regional security architecture, thereby sidelining multilateral forums like SAARC.

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C. To primarily focus on resolving bilateral border disputes through military means and strategic encirclement of rival powers.

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D. To establish a common currency and a unified political union across South Asia under India's direct supervision.

Question 2

Jung's concept of collective unconscious includes:‌​‍

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Universal archetypes (e.g., hero, shadow, anima/animus) — Carl Jung, founder of analytical psychology. ‌​‍Introversion/extraversion typology (now Big Five trait).

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Instincts only

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Personal memories

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Only dreams

Question 3

Soap works by:‌​‍

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Having hydrophilic and hydrophobic ends, emulsifying dirt — Soap molecules have polar (water-loving) head and non-polar (oil-loving) tail — form micelles around dirt.‌​‍

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Bleaching

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Sharpening

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Killing bacteria only

Question 4

A teacher trainee has just finished a 'teach' session in the microteaching cycle. What is the crucial immediate next step that allows for reflection and improvement before the 're-plan' phase?

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B. Receive immediate constructive feedback from the supervisor and peers. — The microteaching cycle follows a sequence: Plan -> Teach -> Feedback -> Re-plan -> Re-teach -> Re-feedback. After the 'teach' phase, receiving immediate, constructive feedback from the supervisor and peers is the crucial next step that informs the 're-plan' phase and facilitates skill improvement.

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A. Re-teach the lesson to a different group of students.

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C. Begin planning the next microteaching skill session.

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D. Conduct a self-assessment without external input.

Question 5

The Kerala Education Department's 'Hi-Tech School Project' under the Public Education Rejuvenation Mission aims to significantly upgrade the learning environment. Which of the following best describes its core objective?

Accepted Answer

B. To convert all classrooms in government and aided schools into smart classrooms with digital equipment and internet connectivity. — The 'Hi-Tech School Project' primarily focuses on upgrading the physical and digital infrastructure of public classrooms. Its core objective is to convert traditional classrooms into smart learning spaces equipped with projectors, laptops, and internet connectivity, thereby modernizing the teaching-learning process. Other options represent either partial aspects, consequences, or entirely different initiatives.

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A. To ensure every student receives a personal tablet for online learning.

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C. To introduce advanced coding and robotics curriculum from primary grades.

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D. To provide specialized training to teachers in advanced IT skills only.

Question 6

Amplitude modulation (AM) varies:‌​‍

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Amplitude of carrier with signal — AM radio. FM modulates frequency — better noise immunity. PM modulates phase.‌​‍

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Power only

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Phase

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Frequency

Question 7

Blood groups discovered by:

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Karl Landsteiner — 1901. Nobel 1930.

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Pasteur

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Fleming

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Koch

Question 8

A patient has sustained full-thickness burns over 30% of their total body surface area (TBSA). According to the Parkland formula, massive fluid resuscitation is initiated. What is the primary goal of fluid resuscitation during the first 24 hours post-burn injury?

Accepted Answer

B. To maintain adequate tissue perfusion and vital organ function. — The primary goal of fluid resuscitation in the initial 24 hours following a severe burn injury is to maintain adequate tissue perfusion and vital organ function. Burns cause significant fluid shifts and capillary leakage, leading to hypovolemic shock if not corrected. While preventing infection, controlling pain, and promoting wound healing are important, they are not the immediate priority of fluid resuscitation.

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A. To prevent burn wound infection.

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C. To minimize pain and discomfort.

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D. To promote rapid wound healing and skin graft adherence.

Question 9

Site of Krebs cycle:

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Mitochondrial matrix — Electron transport chain on inner mitochondrial membrane. Glycolysis in cytoplasm.

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Cytoplasm

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Chloroplast

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Ribosome

Question 10

Dehydration treated with:‌​‍

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ORS — Oral Rehydration Solution (WHO formula).‌​‍

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Soda

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Tea

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Milk

VFA Mixed Practice Test #173