VFA Mixed Practice Test #754

Question 1

Which of the following characteristics is most indicative of a 'primary social group' crucial for an individual's emotional and social well-being in a community?

Accepted Answer

A. Intimate, face-to-face interactions with strong emotional bonds and a sense of belonging. — Primary social groups, such as families or close friends, are characterized by intimate, face-to-face interactions, strong emotional bonds, and a deep sense of belonging, which are vital for individual well-being and social support. Options B, C, and D describe characteristics of secondary groups or temporary aggregations, which lack the profound personal connection found in primary groups.

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B. Large membership, formal rules, and task-oriented relationships.

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C. Membership based on shared professional interests and contractual agreements.

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D. Temporary gathering of individuals with a common, short-term purpose.

Question 2

The Rowlatt Act was passed in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1919 — The Rowlatt Act (1919) allowed detention without trial. ‌​‍Gandhi called it a 'Black Act'.

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1917

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1920

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1922

Question 3

Sedimentary rock example:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sandstone, shale, limestone — Deposition, compaction, cementation. ‌​‍Often layered. Contain fossils. ‌​‍Coal, oil found in sedimentary.

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Granite

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Marble

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Gneiss

Question 4

The Speaker of the state assembly is elected by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Members of the Assembly — The Speaker is elected by the members of the Vidhan Sabha from among themselves.‌​‍

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Governor

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CM

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People

Question 5

The hormone responsible for milk production in mammals is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Prolactin — Prolactin from the anterior pituitary stimulates milk synthesis; oxytocin triggers ejection.‌​‍

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Estrogen

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Oxytocin

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Progesterone

Question 6

Natural gas reserves top:

Accepted Answer

Russia — Russia has largest.

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Iran

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Qatar

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USA

Question 7

Bats navigate using:

Accepted Answer

Ultrasound echolocation — Bats emit ultrasonic waves and detect echoes to navigate and locate prey.

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Vision only

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Magnetic field

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Starlight

Question 8

A patient diagnosed with a terminal illness consistently blames their family for not taking them to the doctor earlier, despite having delayed seeking medical attention themselves. Which defense mechanism is this patient primarily exhibiting?

Accepted Answer

C. Projection — Projection involves attributing one's own unacceptable thoughts or feelings to another person. In this scenario, the patient is blaming their family for their own delay in seeking medical attention. Denial would be refusing to accept the diagnosis, repression would be unconsciously forgetting, and rationalization would be justifying their own actions with false but plausible reasons.

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A. Denial

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B. Repression

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D. Rationalization

Question 9

Padma Awards announced on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

25 January (Republic Day eve) — Padma Awards announced on 25 January (Republic Day eve) each year.‌​‍

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26 January

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15 August

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2 October

Question 10

Plaster of Paris is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

CaSO₄·½H₂O — Plaster of Paris = Calcium Sulphate Hemihydrate (CaSO₄·½H₂O). ‌​‍Used in casts and moulds.

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CaCO₃

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Ca(OH)₂

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CaO

VFA Mixed Practice Test #754