VFA Mixed Practice Test #7

Question 1

Gaganyaan is:‌​‍

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India's first crewed space mission — Gaganyaan = India's first human spaceflight programme. ‌​‍Planned to send 3 Indian astronauts to orbit.

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Mars mission

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Lunar rover

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Communication satellite

Question 2

Mussolini's paramilitary force was called the:

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Blackshirts — Mussolini's Blackshirts (Camicie Nere) were the Fascist Party's militia.

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Brownshirts

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Redshirts

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Greenshirts

Question 3

The temperature at which a liquid changes into vapour at a fixed pressure is called:‌​‍

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Boiling point — Boiling point of water = 100 °C at 1 atm; decreases at lower pressure.‌​‍

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Dew point

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Freezing point

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Melting point

Question 4

'Ballot is more powerful than bullet' — who said so?‌​‍

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Abraham Lincoln — Famous Abraham Lincoln quote.‌​‍

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Mahatma Gandhi

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Jawaharlal Nehru

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George Washington

Question 5

In which district is Mangalavanam (smallest wildlife sanctuary in Kerala) situated?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ernakulam — Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary is in central Kochi, Ernakulam district.‌​‍

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Thrissur

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Wayanad

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Idukki

Question 6

A 2-year-old toddler frequently says "no" and insists on doing things independently, even if they struggle. According to Erik Erikson's stages of psychosocial development, which stage is this child primarily navigating?

Accepted Answer

B. Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt — The stage of Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt (ages 1-3 years) is characterized by a child's desire for independence and control over their own actions and body, often expressed through saying "no" and striving for self-sufficiency. Trust vs. Mistrust occurs during infancy, Initiative vs. Guilt during the preschool years, and Industry vs. Inferiority during school age.

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A. Trust vs. Mistrust

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C. Initiative vs. Guilt

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D. Industry vs. Inferiority

Question 7

Sustainable Development was defined by Brundtland Commission (1987) as:

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Meeting present needs without compromising future generations — Our Common Future (1987): sustainable development balances economic, social, and environmental needs across generations.

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Economic growth

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Zero growth

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Environmentalism only

Question 8

INS Vikrant commissioned:‌​‍

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2022 — 2 September 2022 — at Cochin Shipyard.‌​‍

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2021

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2020

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2023

Question 9

Heat capacity at constant volume (Cv) for monoatomic ideal gas:‌​‍

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(3/2)R — Monoatomic: 3 translational DOF only. ‌​‍Diatomic at room T: Cv=(5/2)R (rotations added).

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(7/2)R

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(5/2)R

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R

Question 10

Wayanad tourist attractions:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Forests, waterfalls — Hilly forests, Edakkal caves.‌​‍

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Beach

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Plains

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Desert

VFA Mixed Practice Test #7