VFA Mixed Practice Test #583

Question 1

Idukki formed:

Accepted Answer

1972 — 26 January 1972.

Answer

1956

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1980

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1990

Question 2

China's National People's Congress chair:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Zhao Leji — Zhao Leji.‌​‍

Answer

Li Qiang

Answer

Others

Answer

Xi

Question 3

A step-up transformer:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Increases voltage, decreases current — Step-up: N_s > N_p → V_s > V_p; power conservation → I_s < I_p.‌​‍

Answer

Increases both

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Increases current, decreases voltage

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Decreases both

Question 4

Renewable energy sources include:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Solar, wind, hydro, biomass, geothermal, tidal — Renewables are replenished on human timescales.‌​‍

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Nuclear

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Shale gas

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Coal and oil

Question 5

An Indian company plans to issue new shares to the public to raise capital through an Initial Public Offering (IPO). Before the shares can be offered, the company must ensure compliance with various regulations set by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). What is SEBI's primary role in this IPO process?

Accepted Answer

C. To ensure that investors receive accurate and complete information about the company and the offer. — SEBI's primary role in an IPO is to protect investor interests by ensuring transparency and full disclosure. It mandates that companies provide accurate and complete information through offer documents so that investors can make informed decisions. SEBI does not guarantee subscriptions, determine pricing directly, or market shares.

Answer

A. To guarantee the minimum subscription amount for the IPO.

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B. To determine the fair market price at which the shares will be issued.

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D. To directly market the shares to potential investors through its network.

Question 6

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which type of motivation is most closely associated with a student's desire to engage in self-reflection and personal growth?

Accepted Answer

D. Self-actualization needs (e.g., fulfilling potential) — Maslow's self-actualization level involves striving to fulfill one's potential, which aligns with intrinsic motivation for personal growth. Extrinsic motivation (Option A) and esteem needs (Option C) focus on external rewards or recognition, while safety needs (Option B) are lower on the hierarchy.

Answer

A. Extrinsic motivation (e.g., rewards or grades)

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B. Safety needs (e.g., secure environment)

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C. Esteem needs (e.g., recognition and achievement)

Question 7

Largest producer of banana:

Accepted Answer

India — India.

Answer

Philippines

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Ecuador

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Brazil

Question 8

UN HQ:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

New York — New York.‌​‍

Answer

Geneva

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London

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Paris

Question 9

Pepsin in the stomach digests:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Proteins — Pepsin (activated from pepsinogen by HCl) breaks proteins into peptides.‌​‍

Answer

Starch

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Nucleic acids

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Fats

Question 10

Moplah Rebellion:

Accepted Answer

1921 — 1921 Kerala (Malabar).

Answer

1857

Answer

1942

Answer

1920

VFA Mixed Practice Test #583