VFA Mixed Practice Test #751

Question 1

As per the RTE Act, what is the minimum age for admission to Class 1 in a school in India?

Accepted Answer

B. 6 years — The RTE Act mandates that the minimum age for admission to Class 1 is 6 years. Option A is incorrect as it does not align with the Act's provisions. Options C and D are also incorrect as they do not meet the statutory age requirement.

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A. 5 years

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C. 5.5 years

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D. 4 years

Question 2

Which branch of the autonomic nervous system is primarily responsible for the "rest and digest" responses, such as slowing heart rate and increasing digestion?

Accepted Answer

C. Parasympathetic Nervous System — The Parasympathetic Nervous System conserves energy and promotes "rest and digest" functions, leading to decreased heart rate, increased digestive activity, and pupil constriction. In contrast, the Sympathetic Nervous System governs "fight or flight" responses.

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A. Somatic Nervous System

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B. Sympathetic Nervous System

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D. Central Nervous System

Question 3

The ecosystem includes all living organisms plus:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Their non-living (abiotic) environment — Ecosystem = biotic + abiotic components interacting in a given area.‌​‍

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Only atmosphere

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Only soil

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Only plants

Question 4

A teacher observes that a significant number of students in her 8th-grade science class are struggling to grasp abstract concepts like 'photosynthesis' despite using standard teaching methods. She decides to initiate an action research project. What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes her approach from a purely academic research study?

Accepted Answer

C. It focuses on improving her own specific teaching practice and student learning outcomes within her classroom. — Action research is primarily driven by the practitioner's desire to improve their own specific practice and address immediate problems within their unique educational context. Unlike academic research, it does not primarily aim for universal theories, rely on external researchers, or prioritize journal publication over practical improvement.

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A. It seeks to develop generalizable theories about teaching abstract concepts.

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B. It involves external experts to ensure objective data analysis.

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D. It prioritizes the publication of findings in peer-reviewed journals.

Question 5

Second longest:‌​‍

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Bharathapuzha — Bharathapuzha (209 km), also called Nila.‌​‍

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Pamba

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Chaliyar

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Kabini

Question 6

Chattampi Swamikal attained Samadhi at:

Accepted Answer

Panmana — Chattampi Swamikal attained Samadhi at Panmana in Kollam district on 5 May 1924. Sivagiri is associated with Sree Narayana Guru.

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Sivagiri

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Aruvippuram

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Alathur

Question 7

A child is slow in development, has an open fontanelle, profuse sour sweat on the head during sleep, and craves indigestible things like chalk or eggs. They are generally chilly and tend to be plump. Which remedy is indicated?

Accepted Answer

C. Calcarea carbonica — Calcarea carbonica is indicated for individuals who are slow in development, chilly, tend to be plump, and exhibit characteristic symptoms like profuse sour sweat on the head during sleep and cravings for indigestible things or eggs. Silicea has offensive foot sweat, Baryta carbonica is for arrested development and mental/physical dwarfism, and Tuberculinum is for destructive processes.

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A. Baryta carbonica

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B. Silicea

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D. Tuberculinum

Question 8

First Indian to win Nobel in Literature:

Accepted Answer

Rabindranath Tagore (1913) — For Gitanjali (Song Offerings). Composed national anthems of India, Bangladesh. Founded Santiniketan (Visva-Bharati).

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Gandhi

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Nehru

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Tagore father

Question 9

The highest peak of the Eastern Himalayas (in India) is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Namcha Barwa — Namcha Barwa (7756 m) is the highest peak of the Eastern Himalayas region.‌​‍

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Nanda Devi

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Kamet

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Kanchenjunga

Question 10

Which part of the nephron is primarily responsible for the reabsorption of most of the filtered water, glucose, and amino acids back into the blood?

Accepted Answer

B. Proximal convoluted tubule — The proximal convoluted tubule (PCT) is the main site for the reabsorption of the bulk of filtered substances, including approximately 65-70% of water, all glucose, and amino acids. The glomerulus is for filtration, the Loop of Henle primarily regulates water and salt concentration, and the collecting duct fine-tunes water reabsorption under hormonal control.

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A. Glomerulus

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C. Loop of Henle

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D. Collecting duct

VFA Mixed Practice Test #751