VFA Mixed Practice Test #820

Question 1

To which country was the first Akash SAM exported?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

To Armenia — First export of Akash to Armenia.‌​‍

Answer

US

Answer

None

Answer

Cancelled

Question 2

A teacher consistently offers small prizes (stickers, candies) to students who complete their homework on time, even for tasks they previously enjoyed doing without any external incentive. Over time, the teacher observes that some students now refuse to do homework unless a prize is offered. This scenario best illustrates which phenomenon related to motivation?

Accepted Answer

B. Overjustification effect — The overjustification effect occurs when an expected external incentive decreases a person's intrinsic motivation to perform a task. When students who previously enjoyed homework start demanding rewards, their intrinsic motivation has been 'overjustified' by the external incentives, leading to a decline in their internal drive.

Answer

A. Self-efficacy enhancement

Answer

C. Attribution theory

Answer

D. Goal-setting theory

Question 3

TVM Science and Tech Museum:

Accepted Answer

VSSC proximity — Near VSSC in Thiruvananthapuram.

Answer

NH-66

Answer

Fort

Answer

Kovalam

Question 4

Atal Setu length:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

21.8 km — 21.8 km.‌​‍

Answer

30 km

Answer

10 km

Answer

15 km

Question 5

Bile emulsifies:

Accepted Answer

Fats — Emulsifies lipids for lipase action.

Answer

Proteins

Answer

Sugars

Answer

Minerals

Question 6

When administering an intramuscular (IM) injection to an adult patient, which site is generally considered the safest and most preferred due to its adequate muscle mass and distance from major nerves and blood vessels?

Accepted Answer

D. Ventrogluteal site — The ventrogluteal site is the preferred and safest site for most adult IM injections. It offers a large muscle mass, is relatively free of major nerves and blood vessels, and has a thinner layer of subcutaneous tissue compared to the dorsogluteal site, reducing the risk of sciatic nerve damage. The deltoid and vastus lateralis are also used but have smaller muscle mass or are less consistently safe than the ventrogluteal site for larger volumes or certain medications.

Answer

A. Deltoid muscle

Answer

B. Dorsogluteal site

Answer

C. Vastus lateralis muscle

Question 7

Which block of the periodic table does sodium belong to?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

s-block — Alkali metals (Group 1) are s-block; last electron enters s-orbital.‌​‍

Answer

f-block

Answer

p-block

Answer

d-block

Question 8

Ayyankali founded:

Accepted Answer

Sadhujana Paripalana Sangham — Ayyankali — social reformer, founded Sadhujana Paripalana Sangham (1907).

Answer

SNDP

Answer

Yogakshema Sabha

Answer

Nair Service Society

Question 9

What is the Total Fertility Rate (TFR) required for population replacement?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

~2.1 children per woman — Below 2.1: population decline (long term). ‌​‍India's TFR: 2.0 (2020, below replacement). Kerala 1.6.

Answer

1

Answer

5

Answer

0

Question 10

Modi-Trump meeting 2024:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

After Trump election — Met after Trump's return.‌​‍

Answer

Cancelled

Answer

During Biden

Answer

Before 2024

VFA Mixed Practice Test #820