VFA Mixed Practice Test #328

Question 1

The chemical symbol of Iron is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Fe — Iron's chemical symbol is Fe (from Latin 'Ferrum'). ‌​‍Ir = Iridium, In = Indium, I = Iodine.

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I

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Ir

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In

Question 2

G. S. Ghurye is known as:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Father of Indian Sociology — Govind Sadashiv Ghurye (1893-1983) — pioneer of Indian sociology. ‌​‍His 'Caste and Race in India' (1932) is foundational.

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Father of Economics

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Father of Linguistics

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Father of Psychology

Question 3

Le Chatelier's principle predicts shift when:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Concentration, pressure or temperature disturbed — System shifts to oppose disturbance. ‌​‍Adding reactant → forward shift. Heat: exo shifts back if T rises.

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Only volume changes

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Only temperature

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Only catalyst added

Question 4

Maximum number of electrons that can be accommodated in 'p' orbital:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

6 — p subshell has 3 orbitals × 2 electrons each = 6 electrons maximum.‌​‍

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2

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8

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18

Question 5

The Gutenberg printing press was invented around:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1450 — Johannes Gutenberg's movable-type printing press (c. ‌​‍1450) in Germany. Revolutionised book production, spread of Reformation, literacy.

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1500

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1600

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1300

Question 6

C₄ pathway (Hatch-Slack) first forms:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

4-C oxaloacetic acid — In mesophyll (via PEP carboxylase), then transported to bundle sheath for Calvin cycle. ‌​‍Reduces photorespiration. e.g., sugarcane, maize, sorghum.

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Pyruvate

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3-PGA

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Glucose

Question 7

In the context of teaching English as a second language, which approach emphasizes the use of authentic materials and tasks to promote language acquisition?

Accepted Answer

A. Task-based language teaching — Task-based language teaching (TBLT) centers on meaningful tasks using authentic materials to simulate real-life language use, fostering natural acquisition. The Silent Way (B) focuses on discovery learning with minimal teacher talk, Total Physical Response (C) uses physical actions tied to language, and the structural approach (D) prioritizes grammatical structures over meaningful communication.

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B. Silent way

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C. Total physical response

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D. Structural approach

Question 8

A key recommendation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 regarding the medium of instruction, especially at the foundational and preparatory stages, is to promote:

Accepted Answer

B. The mother tongue/local language/regional language as the medium of instruction until at least Grade 5, and preferably till Grade 8 and beyond. — NEP 2020 strongly advocates for the use of the mother tongue/local language/regional language as the medium of instruction in schools, particularly up to Grade 5, and ideally extending to Grade 8 and beyond. This approach aims to enhance learning outcomes and foster multilingualism. Options A and C contradict the policy's emphasis on linguistic diversity and local context, while D overlooks the specific policy recommendation.

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A. English as the sole medium of instruction to ensure global competitiveness.

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C. Hindi as the mandatory medium of instruction across all states for national integration.

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D. Any language chosen by the parents, with no specific emphasis on regional languages.

Question 9

P. Bhaskaran:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Film lyricist, director — Neelakuyil director, lyricist.‌​‍

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Actor

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Novelist only

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Politician

Question 10

The longest river in Kerala is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Periyar — Periyar (244 km) is the longest river in Kerala.‌​‍

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Bharathapuzha

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Pamba

Answer

Chaliyar

VFA Mixed Practice Test #328