VFA Mixed Practice Test #780

Question 1

The Age of Consent Act, raising the minimum age of marriage for girls to 12, was passed in:

Accepted Answer

1891 — Age of Consent Act 1891 was driven by Behramji Malabari after 'Phulmani case'.

Answer

1856

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1872

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1929

Question 2

A baby horse is called:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Foal — A baby horse is a Foal. Calf = baby cow, Kid = baby goat, Cub = baby lion/bear.‌​‍

Answer

Calf

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Kid

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Cub

Question 3

Abdul Kalam's role:

Accepted Answer

President, DRDO, ISRO — Multiple — Integrated Guided Missile Development, SLV, President.

Answer

Just scientist

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Just President

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Just missile

Question 4

Kerala Literature Festival:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kozhikode annual — KLF at Kozhikode Beach.‌​‍

Answer

Thrissur

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Kochi

Answer

TVM

Question 5

Digital India launched:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2015 — Launched 1 July 2015.‌​‍

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2017

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2016

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2014

Question 6

A local self-government institution in Kerala is facing challenges related to widespread laterite soil degradation, unregulated quarrying, and an increasing dependence on non-agricultural livelihoods due to declining returns from traditional mixed farming. This institution is most likely situated within which physiographic zone?

Accepted Answer

B. Midlands — The Midlands are predominantly characterized by undulating topography and laterite soils, which are susceptible to degradation and are extensively quarried for construction. This region also sees a mix of traditional farming and cash crops like rubber and cashew, often leading to challenges in sustaining traditional livelihoods, making it distinct from the coastal lowlands or the mountainous high ranges.

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A. Lowlands

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C. High Ranges

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D. Estuarine Zones

Question 7

Which of the following is the primary purpose of using a video recording in microteaching?

Accepted Answer

B. To allow self-assessment and peer critique of teaching performance — The primary purpose of video recording in microteaching is to facilitate self-assessment and peer critique, enabling teachers to analyze and improve their skills. While it may serve other purposes, this is the core benefit of the tool.

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A. To create a permanent record for administrative purposes

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C. To replace the need for a live audience during practice

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D. To demonstrate the lesson to students for later review

Question 8

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT regarding the membership and objectives of BRICS?

Accepted Answer

D. BRICS has a permanent secretariat located in New Delhi, India, to coordinate its activities. — The BRICS group does not have a permanent secretariat; instead, its coordination rotates among member countries. Options A, B, and C are correct as they accurately describe the formation, expansion, and goals of BRICS.

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A. BRICS was established in 2006 with an initial focus on economic cooperation.

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B. South Africa joined BRICS in 2010, becoming the first African member of the group.

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C. One of the key objectives of BRICS is to reform global financial institutions to better represent developing economies.

Question 9

The drug thalidomide is known for its tragic history due to severe teratogenic effects. Chemically, thalidomide exists as a racemic mixture of two enantiomers. Which statement best explains the pharmacological significance of these enantiomers?

Accepted Answer

C. The enantiomers readily interconvert in vivo, making their separation for clinical use impractical. — While one enantiomer (R-thalidomide) was initially thought to be responsible for the sedative effect and the other (S-thalidomide) for teratogenicity, it's crucial that these enantiomers rapidly interconvert in vivo under physiological conditions. This interconversion means that even if a single enantiomer were administered, both forms would be present in the body, making it impossible to avoid the teratogenic effects by administering only one isomer.

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A. Both enantiomers are equally potent and have similar therapeutic and toxic effects.

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B. One enantiomer is therapeutically active, while the other is responsible for the teratogenic effects.

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D. The therapeutic effect is solely due to the R-enantiomer, and the S-enantiomer is inactive.

Question 10

Kerala Technological University:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

KTU (Thiruvananthapuram HQ) — APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University.‌​‍

Answer

Kollam

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Kochi

Answer

Kozhikode

VFA Mixed Practice Test #780