VFA Mixed Practice Test #424

Question 1

Noble gases are in Group:

Accepted Answer

18 — Group 18 — He, Ne, Ar, Kr, Xe, Rn. Inert/noble gases.

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1

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17

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14

Question 2

UNHCR (UN High Commissioner for Refugees) is based in:

Accepted Answer

Geneva — UNHCR founded 1950, based in Geneva. Protects refugees and stateless persons. Won Nobel Peace Prize 1954 and 1981.

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New York

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London

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Paris

Question 3

Who discovered the Edakkal Caves — reference: Wayanad petroglyphs dated to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Bronze Age (~6000 BCE) — Edakkal rock engravings are associated with the Neolithic–Bronze Age transition.‌​‍

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Medieval period

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Harappan Phase

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Sangam Age

Question 4

Night blindness is caused by deficiency of:

Accepted Answer

Vitamin A — Vitamin A (retinol) is essential for rhodopsin in retina rods.

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Vitamin B

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Vitamin C

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Vitamin D

Question 5

Kerala, a coastal state, is experiencing increased frequency of extreme rainfall events and sea-level rise, impacting its coastal communities and agriculture. Local authorities are considering two major policy interventions:

1. Investing in mangrove restoration along the coast and upgrading stormwater drainage systems in urban areas. 
2. Promoting large-scale solar energy projects and improving public transportation infrastructure to reduce fossil fuel dependency.

Which of the following statements accurately categorizes these interventions according to climate change strategies typically outlined in IPCC reports?

Accepted Answer

B. Intervention 1 is an adaptation strategy, while intervention 2 is a mitigation strategy. — Climate change adaptation refers to adjusting to actual or expected future climate. Mangrove restoration and improved drainage reduce vulnerability to sea-level rise and extreme rainfall, making them adaptation measures (Intervention 1). Climate change mitigation involves efforts to reduce or prevent the emission of greenhouse gases. Promoting renewable energy and public transport reduces emissions, thus qualifying as mitigation strategies (Intervention 2).

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A. Both interventions 1 and 2 are examples of climate change mitigation strategies.

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C. Intervention 1 is a mitigation strategy, while intervention 2 is an adaptation strategy.

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D. Both interventions 1 and 2 are primarily focused on geoengineering solutions.

Question 6

Kerala Tourism Statistics (foreign):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

~10 lakh arrivals/year pre-COVID — About 1.1 million in 2019.‌​‍

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2 lakh

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1 crore

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50 lakh

Question 7

The NEP 2020 proposes a significant shift in the assessment system for school education. Which of the following best describes the intended nature of assessment for students?

Accepted Answer

B. Formative assessments tracking progress, promoting critical thinking and conceptual understanding. — NEP 2020 aims to move away from rote learning and high-stakes exams, promoting regular, formative, competency-based assessments that track student progress and encourage critical thinking and conceptual understanding. Options A and C represent traditional assessment methods that NEP seeks to reform. Option D is only one aspect of assessment, not its primary intended nature for students.

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A. Primarily summative assessments focused on rote memorization.

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C. High-stakes board exams conducted annually from Grade 5 onwards.

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D. Standardized tests designed only for comparing school performance.

Question 8

First English school Kerala:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Nagercoil 1819 — Nagercoil LMS 1819.‌​‍

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Kochi

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TVM

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Alappuzha

Question 9

Target group under ICDS scheme is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Children in the age group 0–6 years — Integrated Child Development Services (1975) targets children 0–6.‌​‍

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Children below poverty line

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Children of SC and ST

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Children of Ex-Servicemen

Question 10

The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine is awarded annually for outstanding discoveries in the field of life sciences and medicine. According to Alfred Nobel's will, what is the primary criterion for selecting laureates in this category?

Accepted Answer

C. The discovery must have conferred the greatest benefit on humankind. — Alfred Nobel's will explicitly states that the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine should be awarded for discoveries that have 'conferred the greatest benefit on humankind.' Other criteria like geographical origin, specific medical subfields, or the laureate's active clinical practice are not primary considerations for the selection process.

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A. The discovery must have originated from a specific research institution or country.

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B. The award is given only for advancements in surgical techniques or drug development.

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D. Laureates must be actively practicing clinicians at the time of the award.

VFA Mixed Practice Test #424