VFA Mixed Practice Test #75

Question 1

Ohm's law states V =‌​‍

Accepted Answer

I × R — V = IR relates voltage, current, resistance (at constant temperature).‌​‍

Answer

I + R

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I²R

Answer

I/R

Question 2

Nation-state system originated from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Thirty Years War / Peace of Westphalia (1648) — Peace of Westphalia (1648) established sovereign states as the basic units of international relations.‌​‍

Answer

French Revolution

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Renaissance

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Industrial Revolution

Question 3

Vizhinjam International Seaport is being developed in which district?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Thiruvananthapuram — Vizhinjam International Seaport, India's first deep-water transshipment port, is being built in Thiruvananthapuram.‌​‍

Answer

Alappuzha

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Kollam

Answer

Ernakulam

Question 4

A 16-year-old often expresses strong opinions about their personal values and future career, but also experiences significant mood swings and self-doubt about their appearance and social acceptance. This period of intense self-exploration, alongside emotional volatility and concerns about self-image, is best described as part of which psychosocial crisis according to Erik Erikson?

Accepted Answer

D. Identity vs. Role Confusion — Erik Erikson's stage of Identity vs. Role Confusion is the primary psychosocial crisis during adolescence (typically 12-18 years). During this stage, adolescents actively explore their personal values, beliefs, and future roles, often accompanied by emotional fluctuations and a strong focus on self-image and peer acceptance as they strive to form a cohesive sense of self.

Answer

A. Trust vs. Mistrust

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B. Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt

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C. Industry vs. Inferiority

Question 5

Wheatstone bridge balance condition:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Both same — At balance, no current through galvanometer. ‌​‍Used to measure unknown resistance (metre bridge application).

Answer

P/Q = R/S

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P × S = Q × R

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PQR = S

Question 6

Colour blindness:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Cone defect — Usually X-linked cone deficiency.‌​‍

Answer

Retina only

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Lens

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Rod defect

Question 7

Bekal Fort in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kasaragod — Largest fort of Kerala — Kasaragod.‌​‍

Answer

Kannur

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Ernakulam

Answer

Kozhikode

Question 8

A Kerala PSC HSA Part A candidate designs a question paper where formative assessment includes 'Portfolio Assessment' for a student project. Which statement about its application in CCE Kerala model is CORRECT?

Accepted Answer

B. It helps the teacher assess students' progress, skills, and attitudes over time through documented evidence — Portfolio assessment in formative CCE gathers samples (projects, observations) to evaluate progress, skills, and attitudes. Distractor B is wrong because grades are assigned via summative written exams, not portfolio size. It is NOT a standardised comparison tool.

Answer

A. Portfolio assessment is used exclusively to evaluate students' handwriting skills in projects

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C. Portfolio assessment is a summative tool to assign grades based on project size

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D. It is a standardised assessment to compare students across schools

Question 9

State flower:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kanikonna — Kanikonna (Golden Shower Tree).‌​‍

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Lotus

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Rose

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Jasmine

Question 10

George Herbert Mead founded:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Symbolic Interactionism — G. ‌​‍H. Mead's 'Mind, Self, and Society' (1934) — self develops through symbolic interaction via language and gesture. ‌​‍'I' (creative) + 'me' (social).

Answer

Conflict theory

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Structuralism

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Functionalism

VFA Mixed Practice Test #75