VFA Mixed Practice Test #590

Question 1

P.T. Usha is associated with:‌​‍

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Athletics — P.T. ‌​‍Usha ('Payyoli Express') is one of India's greatest athletes, famous for track events.

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Cricket

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Badminton

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Hockey

Question 2

The Odakkuzhal Award, a prominent literary prize in Malayalam, is uniquely presented by a specific trust. Which trust is responsible for conferring this award?

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C. G. Sankara Kurup Memorial Trust — The Odakkuzhal Award was instituted in 1968 by G. Sankara Kurup, the first Jnanpith awardee, using the royalty amount received from his Jnanpith prize. It is presented annually by the G. Sankara Kurup Memorial Trust (Guruvayurappan Trust). The other trusts mentioned are associated with other literary figures or awards, but not with the Odakkuzhal Award.

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A. Vayalar Ramavarma Memorial Trust

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B. P. Kunhiraman Nair Memorial Trust

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D. M.T. Vasudevan Nair Foundation

Question 3

Malayalam one of 22 scheduled languages:‌​‍

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Yes — Yes — 8th Schedule.‌​‍

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Classical only

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No

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Associate

Question 4

Two projectiles launched at complementary angles (θ and 90-θ) with same speed have equal:

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Range — R ∝ sin(2θ) = sin(180-2θ) = sin 2(90-θ). Same range; different heights and times.

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Maximum height

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Time of flight

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Velocity

Question 5

Which type of evaluation in CCE Kerala model is designed to assess students' 'Learning Outcomes' in a summative manner after completing a term?

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B. Summative evaluation conducted to assign grades in final examination — Summative evaluations (e.g., term-end exams) test learning outcomes after instruction. Formative evaluations (e.g., term activities) provide ongoing feedback. Teacher-centred evaluations focus on delivery, not outcomes.

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A. Formative evaluation conducted during classroom activities

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C. Teacher-centred evaluation focusing on student attendance

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D. Continuous evaluation conducted as a district-level programme

Question 6

Thattekad Bird Sanctuary in:

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Ernakulam — Ernakulam district — Salim Ali's recommendation.

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Thrissur

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Kottayam

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Palakkad

Question 7

A high school science teacher notices students are struggling to connect atomic theory with chemical reactions. Which constructivist strategy + 5E phase would best address this gap?

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C. Conduct a lecture on atomic structure in the 'Engage' phase — Constructivism advocates scaffolding through activities like demonstrations in the 'Engage' phase. Distractors like 'worked examples' are wrong because they are passive tools, not active strategy for this gap.

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A. Use worked examples in the 'Explain' phase to scaffold connections

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B. Focus on memorisation of equations in the 'Elaborate' phase

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D. Assign textbook reading on reactions as homework

Question 8

VSEPR theory is used to predict:‌​‍

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Molecular geometry/shape — Electron pairs (bonding + lone) arrange to minimise repulsion. ‌​‍Predicts linear, bent, trigonal, tetrahedral, etc.

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Nuclear stability

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Electronic configuration

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Atomic mass

Question 9

Concave lens image:

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Virtual, erect, diminished — Always virtual, erect, smaller.

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Real, inverted

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Real, magnified

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No image

Question 10

Trypsin is secreted by:‌​‍

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Pancreas (as trypsinogen, activated by enterokinase) — Protease. ‌​‍Cleaves peptides on C-terminal of K and R. Bile (from liver) emulsifies fats — not an enzyme.

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Salivary glands

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Liver

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Stomach

VFA Mixed Practice Test #590