VFA Mixed Practice Test #418

Question 1

Bihar's rivers — most flow:‌​‍

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South to North into Ganga — Many tributaries flow north to south to Ganga.‌​‍

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East

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West

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Only West

Question 2

The largest ocean is:‌​‍

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Pacific — Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest ocean.‌​‍

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Atlantic

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Indian

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Arctic

Question 3

The most abundant metal in Earth's crust is:‌​‍

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Aluminium — Aluminium (~8%) is the most abundant metal. ‌​‍Oxygen (~46%) is the most abundant element overall.

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Iron

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Copper

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Gold

Question 4

Diamond and graphite are:‌​‍

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Allotropes of carbon — Both are pure carbon in different crystal structures.‌​‍

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Isotopes

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Isomers

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Compounds

Question 5

Which of the following is a key component of the Integrated Management of Neonatal and Childhood Illnesses (IMNCI) strategy for children under 5 years?

Accepted Answer

B. Emphasize preventive measures and early detection. — IMNCI emphasizes preventive measures, early detection, and appropriate management of common childhood illnesses. While curative care (A) is part of it, the strategy is not solely curative. Hospitalization (C) is not prioritized for all cases, and reliance on traditional healers (D) is not a component of IMNCI.

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A. Focus solely on curative care.

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C. Prioritize hospitalization for all sick children.

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D. Rely exclusively on traditional healers for treatment.

Question 6

The structure of DNA (double helix) was proposed by:

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Watson and Crick — James Watson and Francis Crick (1953) proposed the double-helix model with Rosalind Franklin's X-ray data.

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Mendel

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Darwin

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Pasteur

Question 7

Christopher Columbus reached the Bahamas in 1492 with financial backing from:‌​‍

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Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain — The Spanish Catholic monarchs sponsored Columbus's westward voyage.‌​‍

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Queen Elizabeth I of England

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King John II of Portugal

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Louis XII of France

Question 8

Thomas Isaac known for:‌​‍

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Economist-politician — Former Finance Minister of Kerala.‌​‍

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Actor

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Judge

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Musician

Question 9

A high school science teacher is introducing the concept of 'photosynthesis' to students who have prior knowledge of basic plant biology. Which approach, aligned with Bruner's theory of learning, would be most effective?

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B. Ask students to design and conduct a simple experiment to observe plant growth under different light conditions, then guide them to infer the role of light. — Bruner advocated for 'discovery learning,' where students actively construct knowledge by exploring and manipulating their environment. Option B encourages students to engage in hands-on experimentation and infer principles themselves, which is central to Bruner's approach. This contrasts with passive reception of information (A, C) or merely presenting research (D).

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A. Present the concept through a detailed lecture, followed by a textbook reading assignment.

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C. Provide a comprehensive graphic organizer outlining all the steps and components of photosynthesis before the lesson.

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D. Divide students into groups and assign each group a different part of the photosynthesis process to research and present.

Question 10

Muziris rediscovery project by:

Accepted Answer

All — Muziris Heritage Project.

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Kerala Tourism

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KCHR

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Govt

VFA Mixed Practice Test #418