VFA Mixed Practice Test #380

Question 1

Banasura Sagar Dam, the largest earth dam in India, is in which district?

Accepted Answer

Wayanad — Banasura Sagar Dam in Wayanad is the largest earth dam in India and the second largest in Asia.

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Idukki

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Palakkad

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Thrissur

Question 2

A positive catalyst:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Increases rate by lowering activation energy — Catalysts provide alternative pathways with lower Eₐ.‌​‍

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Decreases rate

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Is consumed

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Changes equilibrium

Question 3

A stethoscope is used to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Listen to heart/lung sounds — Stethoscope is used by doctors to listen to internal body sounds (heart, lungs, abdomen).‌​‍

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Measure BP

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Check temperature

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Test vision

Question 4

Urine formation stages:

Accepted Answer

Filtration, reabsorption, secretion — Three steps in nephron.

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Only filtration

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Only one step

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Two steps

Question 5

The concentration term 'molality' is defined as moles of solute per:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kilogram of solvent — m = moles of solute / kg of solvent; temperature-independent.‌​‍

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Litre of solution

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Litre of solvent

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Mole of solvent

Question 6

Which of the following vitamins is essential for the synthesis of coenzyme A (CoA), a critical molecule in energy metabolism?

Accepted Answer

D. Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid) — Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid) is a component of coenzyme A (CoA), which is vital for the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins by facilitating the transfer of acyl groups in metabolic reactions like the Krebs cycle. Thiamine (B1) is a cofactor for enzymes in carbohydrate metabolism, riboflavin (B2) is involved in redox reactions, and niacin (B3) is part of NAD+/NADP+ coenzymes.

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A. Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)

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B. Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

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C. Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

Question 7

Lakshadweep Islands are composed mainly of:

Accepted Answer

Coral — Lakshadweep consists of coral atolls in the Arabian Sea.

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Volcanic rocks

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Sandstone

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Granite

Question 8

India's Fastest Supercomputer 2024:

Accepted Answer

AIRAWAT — AIRAWAT at CDAC Pune.

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PARAM Pravega

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PARAM Siddhi

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Mihir

Question 9

Acceleration due to gravity on Earth is approximately:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

9.8 m/s² — g ≈ 9.81 m/s² at sea level; often rounded to 10 m/s² for calculations.‌​‍

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1.6 m/s²

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11.2 m/s²

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10 m/s² exactly

Question 10

Which principle of NCFTE 2009 emphasizes the integration of theory and practice in teacher education?

Accepted Answer

B. Experiential Learning — NCFTE 2009 advocates for experiential learning as a core principle, where teacher education integrates theory with practical classroom experiences to enhance professional competence.

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A. Constructivism

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C. Reflective Practice

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D. Interdisciplinary Approach

VFA Mixed Practice Test #380