VFA Mixed Practice Test #812

Question 1

The most malleable and ductile metal is:‌​‍

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Gold — Gold is the most malleable and ductile metal — 1 g can be beaten into ~1 m² leaf.‌​‍

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Aluminium

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Iron

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Copper

Question 2

Chandrayaan-3 landed:‌​‍

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Aug 2023 — 23 August 2023 on Moon's south pole.‌​‍

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Jul 2023

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Sep 2023

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Oct 2023

Question 3

A teacher wants to foster deep learning and long-term retention of concepts among her students. Based on motivational theories, which approach is most likely to achieve this goal?

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B. Emphasizing the practical relevance and personal interest of the subject matter. — Emphasizing relevance and personal interest appeals to intrinsic motivation, which is associated with deeper engagement, better understanding, and long-term retention of knowledge. Options A, C, and D are strategies that primarily activate extrinsic motivation, which can lead to superficial learning focused on rewards or avoiding punishment, and may not foster deep, lasting understanding.

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A. Offering significant monetary rewards for top grades.

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C. Implementing strict deadlines and penalties for incomplete assignments.

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D. Conducting frequent competitive exams to rank students.

Question 4

Idasseri Govindan Nair:‌​‍

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Poet — Poet; Kalamandalam Kathakali texts.‌​‍

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Novelist

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Politician

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Filmmaker

Question 5

Where in Kerala is the first Butterfly Park in Asia?‌​‍

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Thenmala — Thenmala Butterfly Safari Park (Kollam) — Asia's first.‌​‍

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Devikulam

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Pookkode

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Agastyamala

Question 6

In 2023, the BRICS group announced a significant expansion, inviting several new member countries. Which of the following countries was NOT among the initial six nations invited to join BRICS from January 1, 2024?

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B. Indonesia — At the 15th BRICS Summit in Johannesburg in August 2023, six new countries were invited to join BRICS from January 1, 2024: Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and UAE. While Argentina (A) was initially invited, its new government later declined the invitation. Indonesia (B) was a prospective candidate but was not among the initial six countries invited in this round of expansion. Iran (C) and Saudi Arabia (D) were indeed invited and joined.

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A. Argentina

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C. Iran

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D. Saudi Arabia

Question 7

Make in India initiative launched:‌​‍

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2014 — September 25, 2014. ‌​‍25 sectors. Objectives: increase manufacturing GDP share, create jobs, attract FDI. ‌​‍Sectors: defense, automobile, pharma.

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2016

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2020

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2010

Question 8

Ozone layer is in which layer of atmosphere?‌​‍

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Stratosphere — The ozone layer is in the Stratosphere (~15-35 km altitude). ‌​‍It absorbs UV radiation.

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Troposphere

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Mesosphere

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Thermosphere

Question 9

Which statement aligns with the principle that intrinsic motivation is more sustainable than extrinsic motivation in long-term learning?

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B. Intrinsic motivation fosters deeper engagement and persistence because it is driven by personal interest and curiosity. — Intrinsic motivation is sustainable because it stems from internal drive, leading to deeper, self-sustained engagement. Option B correctly captures this, while options A and C incorrectly assume extrinsic rewards can replace intrinsic motivation long-term. Option D is impractical as extrinsic rewards (e.g., grades) are often necessary in structured learning environments.

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A. Extrinsic rewards like grades or certificates can sustain motivation indefinitely if consistently administered.

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C. Students motivated by extrinsic rewards are more likely to develop a genuine love for the subject.

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D. Schools should eliminate extrinsic rewards entirely to promote intrinsic motivation.

Question 10

In DNA, adenine pairs with:

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Thymine — A–T with 2 H-bonds; G–C with 3 H-bonds.

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Guanine

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Cytosine

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Uracil

VFA Mixed Practice Test #812