VFA Mixed Practice Test #686

Question 1

France 2024 elections:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Hung parliament — Hung — NFP (left alliance) most seats, no majority.‌​‍

Answer

Macron majority

Answer

NFP led

Answer

Far-right win

Question 2

During a lesson, a student repeatedly taps their pen on the desk, distracting others. What is the most appropriate initial intervention a teacher should use to manage this minor disruption without interrupting the lesson flow significantly?

Accepted Answer

B. Making eye contact with the student and using a non-verbal cue to signal them to stop. — For minor disruptions, a non-verbal cue like eye contact or a hand signal is highly effective because it addresses the behavior discreetly without interrupting the entire class's learning. Stopping the lesson (A) or sending the student out (C) are overreactions that disrupt flow. Ignoring the behavior (D) can lead to escalation or affect other students' concentration.

Answer

A. Stopping the lesson immediately and publicly reprimanding the student.

Answer

C. Sending the student out of the classroom as an immediate consequence.

Answer

D. Ignoring the behavior completely, hoping it will stop on its own.

Question 3

Indian sociology pioneer:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

All — Ghurye: 'Caste and Race in India'. ‌​‍Srinivas: coined 'Sanskritisation'. Karve: kinship in India. ‌​‍Also D.P. Mukherji, A.R. ‌​‍Desai.

Answer

G. S. Ghurye

Answer

Irawati Karve

Answer

M. N. Srinivas

Question 4

Which class of diuretics primarily acts on the ascending limb of the loop of Henle to inhibit sodium and chloride reabsorption, leading to potent diuresis?

Accepted Answer

C. Loop diuretics — Loop diuretics (e.g., furosemide) are highly effective because they block the Na+/K+/2Cl- cotransporter in the thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle, where a significant portion of sodium reabsorption occurs. Thiazide diuretics act on the distal convoluted tubule, potassium-sparing diuretics act on the collecting duct, and osmotic diuretics act throughout the nephron.

Answer

A. Thiazide diuretics

Answer

B. Potassium-sparing diuretics

Answer

D. Osmotic diuretics

Question 5

Which President used the Pocket Veto?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Zail Singh — Zail Singh on Indian Post Office (Amendment) Bill 1986.‌​‍

Answer

Rajendra Prasad

Answer

APJ Abdul Kalam

Answer

Pranab Mukherjee

Question 6

Kerala's UNESCO sites:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Western Ghats — Part of Western Ghats inscribed 2012.‌​‍

Answer

None individually from Kerala

Answer

Both

Answer

Nilambur teak

Question 7

Neil Armstrong's mission to the Moon was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Apollo 11 — Apollo 11 (20 July 1969): Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked on the Moon. ‌​‍Michael Collins orbited.

Answer

Apollo 10

Answer

Apollo 13

Answer

Gemini 4

Question 8

Kerala's Social Welfare - Pension schemes cover:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Multiple beneficiary groups — Social security pensions.‌​‍

Answer

Disabled only

Answer

Only elderly

Answer

Only widows

Question 9

Symbol of Gold:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Au — Au (Latin: Aurum). Ag = Silver.‌​‍

Answer

Go

Answer

Gd

Answer

Ag

Question 10

Which endocrine gland is responsible for regulating metabolism, energy levels, and body temperature?

Accepted Answer

C. Thyroid gland — The thyroid gland produces hormones (T3 and T4) that are crucial for regulating the body's metabolic rate, influencing energy levels, body temperature, and growth. The adrenal glands produce stress hormones, the pancreas regulates blood sugar, and the pituitary gland is the 'master gland' controlling many other endocrine glands but not directly metabolism as its primary role.

Answer

A. Adrenal gland

Answer

B. Pancreas

Answer

D. Pituitary gland

VFA Mixed Practice Test #686