VFA Mixed Practice Test #225

Question 1

Tipu Sultan invaded Malabar in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1766 — Tipu Sultan's forces invaded Malabar from 1766 onwards. ‌​‍British took over after Treaty of Seringapatam (1792).

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1780

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1792

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1800

Question 2

The black area at the centre of the eye is called the:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Pupil — Pupil is the opening in the iris through which light enters the eye.‌​‍

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Iris

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Sclera

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Lens

Question 3

Which treaty signed in 1795 marked the formal transfer of Travancore's sovereignty from the Dutch to the British East India Company?

Accepted Answer

B. Treaty of Mavelikkara — The Treaty of Mavelikkara (1795) was signed between the British East India Company and the princely state of Travancore, transferring Dutch-held territories and sovereignty to the British. The Treaty of Srirangapatna (1792) involved Mysore, while the other options are irrelevant.

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A. Treaty of Srirangapatna

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C. Treaty of Travancore

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D. Treaty of Kottayam

Question 4

Reported speech of: She said, 'I am studying now.'

Accepted Answer

She said that she was studying then — Present continuous → past continuous; 'now' → 'then'.

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She said that she is studying now

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She said I am studying

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She says she was studying

Question 5

Which of the following policy shifts was a direct consequence of the 1991 economic reforms in India, aimed at integrating the Indian economy with the global market?

Accepted Answer

C. Transition from a fixed exchange rate regime to a more flexible, market-determined exchange rate. — The 1991 reforms aimed at greater global integration and market orientation. A key measure was moving from a fixed exchange rate to a more flexible, market-determined system to better manage the balance of payments and facilitate trade. Options A, B, and D represent policies contrary to the spirit of liberalization, globalization, and market orientation that characterized the 1991 reforms.

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A. Nationalization of major private banks to consolidate financial power.

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B. Imposing higher tariffs on imported goods to protect domestic industries.

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D. Reintroduction of the Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices (MRTP) Act with more stringent provisions.

Question 6

Which is the densest naturally occurring element at STP?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Osmium — Osmium (Os) has density 22.59 g/cm³ — densest natural element.‌​‍

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Gold

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Lead

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Platinum

Question 7

UPI transactions crossed ___ billion/month in 2024:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

10 — Over 10 billion monthly transactions.‌​‍

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15

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5

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8

Question 8

A teacher observes that a few students are consistently disengaged during group work, often sitting quietly and not contributing to discussions. To encourage their participation and engagement, which strategy would be most effective?

Accepted Answer

B. Providing specific, positive feedback when they make even small contributions or attempts to participate. — Specific positive feedback reinforces desired behaviors and builds confidence, making students more likely to participate in the future. Forcing leadership roles or threatening grade reductions can increase anxiety and disengagement, while ignoring the issue does not address the problem proactively.

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A. Assigning them leadership roles in every group to force participation.

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C. Threatening to lower their group project grades if they do not speak up more.

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D. Ignoring their lack of participation, assuming they will contribute when ready.

Question 9

The Suez Crisis (1956) was triggered by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Egypt's nationalisation of Suez Canal by Nasser — Nasser nationalised Canal (July 1956). ‌​‍UK, France, Israel invaded. US pressure forced withdrawal. ‌​‍End of British/French dominance in Middle East.

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Oil embargo

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Partition

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WWII

Question 10

Atomic number of Oxygen:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

8 — Oxygen Z=8.‌​‍

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10

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16

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6

VFA Mixed Practice Test #225