VFA Mixed Practice Test #213

Question 1

Tsunami speed in deep ocean:

Accepted Answer

~800 km/h — Fast in deep; slows in shallow.

Answer

100 km/h

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50 km/h

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200 km/h

Question 2

Cloning of Dolly the sheep (1996) was achieved by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Somatic cell nuclear transfer — Dolly was the first mammal cloned from an adult somatic cell (Ian Wilmut, Roslin Institute).‌​‍

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Artificial insemination

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Tissue culture

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Gene therapy

Question 3

Urea formed in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Liver — Liver converts ammonia to urea. Kidney excretes it.‌​‍

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Skin

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Kidney

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Lung

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of conducting an action research project in a classroom setting?

Accepted Answer

B. To identify and solve immediate classroom problems through systematic inquiry — Action research in classrooms is designed to address specific, immediate challenges faced by teachers by implementing and evaluating changes in real time. Option B directly aligns with this purpose, while the others focus on outcomes (A, C) or methods (D) not central to action research.

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A. To publish research findings in academic journals

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C. To compare student performance with national benchmarks

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D. To replace traditional teaching methods with modern techniques

Question 5

During a school inspection, an RPwD Act 2016 compliance officer notes that the school lacks a grievance redressal mechanism for children with disabilities. Which corrective action aligns with the Act?

Accepted Answer

A. The school must set up a dedicated disability grievance cell with representation from students, parents, and teachers — The RPwD Act 2016 (Section 87-89) requires schools to establish grievance redressal mechanisms for disability-related issues. Referring cases to special schools (C) or informal teacher handling (B) does not address systemic accountability. While parents can file complaints, the school must have an internal mechanism (A vs D).

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B. The teacher must handle all disability-related issues privately without formal procedures

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C. The school can refer such cases to the nearest special school for resolution

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D. The child's parents must file a complaint directly with the state commission under RPwD Act

Question 6

Which type of memory is RAM?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Volatile memory — RAM (Random Access Memory) is volatile — it loses all data when the computer is turned off. ‌​‍ROM is non-volatile.

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Permanent memory

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Read-only memory

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Optical memory

Question 7

Pamba dam:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Pathanamthitta — Pathanamthitta.‌​‍

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Alappuzha

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Ernakulam

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Kottayam

Question 8

Kerala Women Police Battalion:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Exists — Women police battalion constituted.‌​‍

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Central

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Private

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Not yet

Question 9

Pampas grasslands in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Argentina, Uruguay — Temperate grasslands S America.‌​‍

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USA

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Africa

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Russia

Question 10

Semicon India:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Gujarat fab 2024 — Tata-PSMC in Dholera, Gujarat.‌​‍

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Karnataka

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TN

Answer

UP

VFA Mixed Practice Test #213