VFA Mixed Practice Test #349

Question 1

Make in India initiative was launched on:‌​‍

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25 September 2014 — Make in India was launched on 25 September 2014 to encourage manufacturing in India.‌​‍

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2 October 2014

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15 August 2014

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26 January 2015

Question 2

During a microteaching session on the 'Skill of Explaining', the teacher trainee effectively uses analogies, provides relevant examples, and maintains a logical flow of ideas. Which component is least directly related to enhancing the 'Skill of Explaining' among the following?

Accepted Answer

C. Varying the voice pitch and gestures frequently. — While varying voice pitch and gestures (Stimulus Variation) can help maintain student attention during an explanation, it is a separate microteaching skill. The core components of the 'Skill of Explaining' are focused on clarity, logical sequencing, appropriate language, and the use of examples and analogies to convey information effectively.

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A. Using simple and appropriate language.

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B. Ensuring continuity in statements.

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D. Explaining with suitable examples.

Question 3

A student consistently dedicates extra hours to learn advanced coding concepts because they find the process challenging and rewarding, even without any promise of higher grades or external recognition. What type of motivation is primarily driving this student's learning?

Accepted Answer

B. Intrinsic motivation — Intrinsic motivation refers to engaging in an activity for its inherent satisfaction, rather than for some separable consequence. The student's joy in the challenge and the reward of the learning process itself, without external incentives, is a clear indicator of intrinsic motivation. Extrinsic motivation involves external rewards or avoidance of punishment, while achievement and affiliation motivation are specific types of needs that can drive either intrinsic or extrinsic behaviors but are not the primary classification here.

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A. Extrinsic motivation

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C. Achievement motivation

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D. Affiliation motivation

Question 4

An eye specialist is a(n):‌​‍

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Ophthalmologist — Ophthalmologists treat eye diseases and perform eye surgery.‌​‍

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Dentist

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Neurologist

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ENT specialist

Question 5

Symbol of Gold:

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Au — Au (Aurum).

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Go

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Gd

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Ag

Question 6

Porifera (sponges) are:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Acoelomate, no tissues, have ostia/osculum — Water canal system, spicules/spongin skeleton. ‌​‍Choanocytes (collar cells). Simplest animals. ‌​‍e.g. Spongilla, Euspongia.

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Coelomate

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Vertebrates

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Triploblastic

Question 7

The part of the eye that regulates the amount of light entering is the:

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Iris (with pupil) — The iris (coloured ring) controls pupil size — dilates in dim light, constricts in bright.

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Retina

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Cornea

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Lens

Question 8

When a science teacher uses a working model of a volcano to demonstrate an eruption, what primary educational objective is being addressed through this teaching aid?

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B. To provide a safe and concrete simulation of a complex natural phenomenon. — Working models are excellent for simulating complex or dangerous real-world phenomena in a controlled environment. This allows students to visualize and understand processes that would otherwise be abstract or inaccessible, providing a concrete learning experience without risk.

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A. To enhance students' memorization of geological terms.

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C. To reduce the need for textbook reading and note-taking.

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D. To assess students' prior knowledge about volcanoes.

Question 9

Which Indian English writer authored 'Midnight's Children', the Booker Prize winner of 1981?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Salman Rushdie — Magical realism. ‌​‍Won Booker of Bookers. 'Satanic Verses' (1988) controversial — fatwa by Khomeini.

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Vikram Seth

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Anita Desai

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R.K. Narayan

Question 10

Which of the following best describes the primary physiological function of the alveoli in the respiratory system?

Accepted Answer

B. Facilitating gas exchange between air and blood through thin walls and capillary network — The alveoli are tiny air sacs in the lungs where oxygen from inhaled air diffuses into the blood, and carbon dioxide diffuses out of the blood to be exhaled. Option B correctly describes this gas exchange function. Option A refers to the nasal cavity and upper respiratory tract, Option C describes the role of type II alveolar cells, and Option D refers to the bronchi and bronchioles.

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A. Filtering and moistening inhaled air before it reaches the lungs

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C. Producing surfactant to reduce surface tension and prevent alveolar collapse

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D. Conducting air from the bronchi to the bronchioles for distribution

VFA Mixed Practice Test #349