VFA Mixed Practice Test #861

Question 1

In Bohr's model of the atom, electrons revolve in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Fixed circular orbits with quantised energy — Bohr (1913) postulated quantised, stable circular orbits to explain hydrogen's spectrum.‌​‍

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Elliptical orbits only

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Cloud-like regions

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Random paths

Question 2

Which of the following is a primary function of the lymphatic system in maintaining fluid balance in the body?

Accepted Answer

B. Returning excess interstitial fluid to the bloodstream — The lymphatic system returns excess interstitial fluid (lymph) to the bloodstream, preventing edema. While it does help filter pathogens (e.g., in lymph nodes), its primary role in fluid balance is drainage. The other options are unrelated to the lymphatic system's core function.

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A. Transporting oxygen to tissues

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C. Producing red blood cells

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D. Filtering pathogens in the blood

Question 3

How ___ you open my room?

Accepted Answer

dare — 'Dare' is the modal verb for challenging action.

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dear

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deer

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dire

Question 4

Ratan Tata death:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

9 Oct 2024 — 9 October 2024, Mumbai.‌​‍

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Earlier

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2023

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Not yet

Question 5

Socrates, Plato, Aristotle were:‌​‍

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Greek philosophers in chronological succession — Socrates (c.470-399 BCE) → his student Plato (Academy) → Plato's student Aristotle (Lyceum, tutor to Alexander).‌​‍

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Egyptians

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Romans

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Persians

Question 6

Kerala Film Academy:‌​‍

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State film body — State autonomous body.‌​‍

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Co-op

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Central

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Private

Question 7

A primary school student consistently struggles to focus in class, often appears tired, and frequently asks for snacks, complaining of hunger. According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which level of needs is likely unmet, hindering the student's learning?

Accepted Answer

C. Physiological needs — Physiological needs, such as hunger and rest, are the most basic needs at the bottom of Maslow's hierarchy. If these fundamental needs are unmet, a student will struggle to focus on higher-level needs like learning. Esteem, safety, and belongingness are higher-level needs that become prominent only after physiological needs are sufficiently met.

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A. Esteem needs

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B. Safety needs

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D. Belongingness and love needs

Question 8

The Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats are separated by a gap known as the Palghat Gap. This gap is significant for which of the following reasons?

Accepted Answer

C. It is one of the major passes used for trade and transport between Kerala and Tamil Nadu. — The Palghat Gap is a low mountain pass that allows for the movement of wildlife, especially elephants, between the Western and Eastern Ghats. It is not a monsoon entry point, nor is it a major trade route like the mountain passes (e.g., Khyber Pass), and it does not mark the boundary between the Deccan Plateau and the Northern Plains.

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A. It is the only region where the monsoon winds enter India.

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B. It facilitates the movement of wildlife between the Western and Eastern Ghats.

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D. It marks the boundary between the Deccan Plateau and the Northern Plains.

Question 9

SCTIMST:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute of Medical Science — Autonomous institute under DST.‌​‍

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Both

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Private

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Pvt

Question 10

National Security Advisor 2024-26:

Accepted Answer

Ajit Doval — Ajit Doval since 2014.

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Shivshankar Menon

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MK Narayanan

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Nripendra Misra

VFA Mixed Practice Test #861