VFA Mixed Practice Test #202

Question 1

Vitamin C deficiency causes which disease?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Scurvy — Scurvy is caused by Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) deficiency. ‌​‍Symptoms include bleeding gums, weakness, and joint pain. Rich sources: citrus fruits, amla.

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Rickets

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Beriberi

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Night blindness

Question 2

Bekal Fort is in:

Accepted Answer

Kasaragod — Bekal Fort — largest fort in Kerala, Kasaragod district.

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Kannur

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Kozhikode

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Thrissur

Question 3

In the reaction Zn + CuSO₄ → ZnSO₄ + Cu, zinc is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Oxidised — Zn loses electrons (Zn → Zn²⁺ + 2e⁻) → oxidation.‌​‍

Answer

Neither

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Both oxidised and reduced

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Reduced

Question 4

Alappuzha Beach Fest:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Annual cultural event — Annual fest.‌​‍

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Monthly

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Weekly

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Never

Question 5

Lok Sabha 2024 election winner:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

NDA — NDA formed government; BJP 240, NDA 293.‌​‍

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BJP alone

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Congress alone

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INDIA alliance

Question 6

A teacher is preparing a microteaching lesson on the topic of photosynthesis. Which of the following teaching aids would best support the explanation of the process?

Accepted Answer

C. A video showing the process in real-time — The correct answer is C. A video showing the process in real-time. While a textbook chapter (A) provides detailed information, a diagram (B) offers a static visual, and a physical model (D) allows for tactile interaction, a video (C) dynamically illustrates the process, making it easier for students to understand the complex interactions involved in photosynthesis.

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A. A detailed textbook chapter

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B. A simple diagram of a plant cell

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D. A physical model of a leaf

Question 7

Neyyar Dam is in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

TVM — Thiruvananthapuram district.‌​‍

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Idukki

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Palakkad

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Kollam

Question 8

Speed of electromagnetic waves in vacuum:

Accepted Answer

3 × 10⁸ m/s — c = 1/√(μ₀ε₀). Maxwell predicted; Hertz confirmed. All EM waves travel at c in vacuum.

Answer

3 × 10⁶

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1.5 × 10⁸

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3 × 10¹⁰

Question 9

Baby horse:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Foal — Foal.‌​‍

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Calf

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Kid

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Cub

Question 10

A primary school teacher is planning a lesson on the life cycle of a butterfly. To engage all students, she incorporates activities like students acting out the different stages, creating clay models of the butterfly, and performing a short dance sequence depicting its transformation. Which of Gardner's Multiple Intelligences is the teacher primarily aiming to stimulate with these instructional methods?

Accepted Answer

B. Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence. — Gardner's Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence refers to the ability to use one's body to express ideas and feelings, and to use one's hands to produce or transform things. The activities described – acting, creating models, and dancing – all involve physical movement and hands-on manipulation, directly targeting this intelligence. While the topic is naturalistic, the *methods* are kinesthetic, and other options like linguistic or musical are not the primary focus here.

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A. Linguistic Intelligence.

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C. Musical Intelligence.

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D. Naturalistic Intelligence.

VFA Mixed Practice Test #202