VFA Mixed Practice Test #414

Question 1

A teacher observes that a new student is quiet, withdrawn, and frequently looks anxious, avoiding eye contact and group activities. Before focusing on academic performance, the teacher prioritizes building a trusting relationship with the student and ensuring they feel safe and accepted in the classroom. According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which needs is the teacher primarily addressing?

Accepted Answer

B. Love and belonging needs and Safety needs — Feeling safe (Safety needs) and accepted by peers and the teacher (Love and belonging needs) are foundational psychological needs in Maslow's hierarchy. These must be met before a student can fully engage in higher-level learning or self-esteem development.

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A. Esteem needs and Self-actualization needs

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C. Physiological needs and Esteem needs

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D. Self-actualization needs and Physiological needs

Question 2

The launch centre of ISRO is at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sriharikota — Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh) is ISRO's launch centre.‌​‍

Answer

Bangalore

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Thiruvananthapuram

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Ahmedabad

Question 3

The Sangam Age (Tamil literature) belongs to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

c. 300 BCE - 300 CE — Sangam literature — Three Sangams at Madurai according to tradition. ‌​‍Earliest Tamil classical literature. Key texts: Tolkappiyam, Tirukkural, Silappadikaram, Manimekalai, Ettuthokai.

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Modern

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Medieval

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5000 BCE

Question 4

Mullaperiyar height:

Accepted Answer

53.66m — ~53.66 m.

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70m

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100m

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30m

Question 5

A teacher in an inclusive classroom notices a student with dyslexia struggling with reading assignments. Which of the following strategies would be most appropriate to support this student's learning?

Accepted Answer

C. Offer alternative formats like audiobooks, allow extended time, and use visual aids alongside text. — Inclusive education requires adapting teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning needs. Providing alternative formats (audiobooks), allowing extended time, and using multimodal resources (visual aids) directly supports students with dyslexia in accessing the curriculum without isolating them or reducing academic expectations. Options A and B are counterproductive or overly restrictive, while D shifts responsibility away from the school.

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A. Ask the student to read aloud in front of the class more frequently to improve fluency.

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B. Provide only audio materials and exempt the student from all reading tasks.

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D. Suggest that the student's parents hire a private tutor for intensive remedial reading outside school hours.

Question 6

Which of the following is a primary function of insoluble dietary fiber in the human body?

Accepted Answer

B. Adding bulk to stool and promoting bowel regularity. — Insoluble fiber's main role is to add bulk to the stool, which helps to stimulate bowel movements and prevent constipation. While soluble fiber can help lower cholesterol, insoluble fiber primarily contributes to gut motility and regularity. Fiber itself does not provide significant vitamins, minerals, or assist in fat-soluble vitamin absorption.

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A. Lowering blood cholesterol levels.

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C. Providing a significant source of vitamins and minerals.

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D. Assisting in the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins.

Question 7

Total known elements:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

118 — 118 elements (as of 2024).‌​‍

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92

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100

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150

Question 8

Silappadikaram and Manimekalai are twin Tamil epics. ‌​‍Their author traditions are:

Accepted Answer

Ilango Adigal and Seethalai Sathanar — Silappadikaram (Ilango, Jain monk) on Kannagi-Kovalan. ‌​‍Manimekalai (Sathanar, Buddhist) is sequel. Both are five great epics (Aimperumkappiyam).

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Kamban and Tiruvalluvar

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Avvaiyar

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Nakkirar

Question 9

Vaccine mechanism:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Prime immune system — Train immunity.‌​‍

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Kill pathogens directly

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Nutrition

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Antibiotics

Question 10

'Kesavante Vilapangal' is written by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

M. Mukundan — M. Mukundan's acclaimed Malayalam novel.‌​‍

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O.V. Vijayan

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Anand

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Perumbadavam Sreedharan

VFA Mixed Practice Test #414