VFA Mixed Practice Test #728

Question 1

Aldehydes are oxidised by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Tollen's reagent (silver mirror) and Fehling's (red Cu₂O) — Distinguishes aldehydes from ketones (which don't reduce). ‌​‍Silver mirror test — Ag⁺ → Ag on aldehyde.

Answer

Nothing

Answer

Only water

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NaOH

Question 2

Art 368:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Amendment procedure — Procedure for Constitutional Amendment.‌​‍

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Emergency

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Citizenship

Answer

Panchayat

Question 3

Sakthan Thampuran ruled:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Cochin — Rama Varma (Sakthan Thampuran) ruled Cochin (1790-1805). ‌​‍Introduced Thrissur Pooram.

Answer

Travancore

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Malabar

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Calicut

Question 4

According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which need must be met first for a patient experiencing acute respiratory distress before addressing their need for safety or belonging?

Accepted Answer

A. Physiological Needs — Physiological needs, such as breathing, food, water, and sleep, are the most fundamental in Maslow's hierarchy and must be met before higher-level needs can be addressed. Acute respiratory distress directly impacts the physiological need for oxygen, making it the top priority. Safety, love and belonging, and self-actualization are higher-level needs that become relevant once physiological needs are stable.

Answer

B. Safety Needs

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C. Love and Belonging Needs

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D. Self-actualization Needs

Question 5

Which of the following is the primary function of the alveoli in the respiratory system?

Accepted Answer

B. To facilitate the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between air and blood — The alveoli are tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs. Oxygen from inhaled air diffuses into the blood, and carbon dioxide from the blood diffuses into the alveoli to be exhaled. The other options describe functions of other structures like the nasal cavity (A), type II pneumocytes (C), and kidneys (D).

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A. To filter and warm the air before it reaches the lungs

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C. To produce surfactant that reduces surface tension in the lungs

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D. To regulate the pH of blood by controlling bicarbonate levels

Question 6

Which Kerala Government project integrates digital literacy with school curriculum to prepare students for the 21st-century workforce by providing them with coding and IT skills training?

Accepted Answer

D. IT@School Project — The Kerala Digital University Initiative is a recent project aimed at embedding digital literacy and advanced IT skills (including coding) into school curricula to equip students for future job markets. KITE Victers is an ICT-enabled learning platform, IT@School Project focuses on infrastructure, and Aksharaseva is a volunteer-based literacy program, not specifically for digital skills.

Answer

A. Aksharaseva

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B. KITE Victers

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C. Kerala Digital University Initiative

Question 7

Mars Orbiter Mission-2:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mangalyaan-2 (planned) — Planned.‌​‍

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Cancelled

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Mangalyaan-3

Answer

Only MOM-1

Question 8

A high school teacher observes that a student excels in solving mathematical problems and composing music but struggles with interpersonal skills. According to Sternberg's Triarchic Theory of Intelligence, which component of intelligence is likely most developed in this student?

Accepted Answer

B. Creative intelligence — Sternberg's Triarchic Theory divides intelligence into analytical (problem-solving), creative (innovation), and practical (adaptation to real-world contexts). The student's strengths in math and music align with creative intelligence, as both require novel approaches and artistic expression. Analytical intelligence would focus on logical reasoning alone, practical intelligence on real-world application, and emotional intelligence on social/emotional competencies.

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A. Analytical intelligence

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C. Practical intelligence

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D. Emotional intelligence

Question 9

A computer virus is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

A malicious software program — A virus is malicious software that attaches to files and spreads, potentially damaging data and systems.‌​‍

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A hardware failure

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A type of antivirus

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A browser extension

Question 10

At least he decided to quit the job, ___?

Accepted Answer

didn't he? — Positive past statement → negative past tag: 'didn't he?'

Answer

did he?

Answer

does he?

Answer

doesn't he?

VFA Mixed Practice Test #728