VFA Mixed Practice Test #83

Question 1

GABA:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Inhibitory neurotransmitter — Gamma-aminobutyric acid.‌​‍

Answer

Excitatory

Answer

Enzyme

Answer

Hormone

Question 2

Which port in Kerala handles the most cargo?

Accepted Answer

Kochi Port — Kochi Port (Cochin Port) is the major port in Kerala and handles the largest volume of cargo.

Answer

Vizhinjam

Answer

Beypore

Answer

Azhikkal

Question 3

What does humanistic psychology primarily emphasise?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Self-actualisation, growth (Maslow, Rogers) — 'Third force'. ‌​‍Maslow's hierarchy of needs. Carl Rogers' client-centered therapy.

Answer

Unconscious

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Cognition only

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Stimulus-response

Question 4

Sex in humans is determined by chromosomes:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

XX female, XY male — Females are XX (homogametic); males XY (heterogametic).‌​‍

Answer

XY female, XX male

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X vs Y only

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AB vs O

Question 5

Kerala Lalithakala Akademi:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Thrissur — Thrissur.‌​‍

Answer

Kochi

Answer

Kozhikode

Answer

TVM

Question 6

75% of A = 25% of B and B = x% of A. The value of x is:

Accepted Answer

300 — 3/4×A = 1/4×B → B = 3A. So x = 300%.

Answer

180

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75

Answer

150

Question 7

In a Kerala government school where Continuous Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) is implemented, a student scored 'high' in formative assessment rubrics for 'Teamwork and Collaboration'. Which summative component does this directly relate to?

Accepted Answer

B. Grading in co-scholastic areas like 'Attitudes and Values' under CCE — Co-scholastic areas like 'Attitudes and Values' (rubrics: collaboration, empathy) are evaluated using formative data (observations, projects). Summative grades in written exams are NOT directly linked to formative teamwork scores.

Answer

A. Summative grades in final examination based solely on written marks

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C. Teacher-centred evaluation focusing on rote memorisation

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D. Standardised evaluation conducted as a state-level test

Question 8

Kadambini Ganguly, one of India's first female university graduates, broke significant societal barriers in the late 19th century. Her achievement was not merely personal but symbolized a critical shift for women's status. What was the *most profound societal implication* of her pioneering academic success?

Accepted Answer

B. It challenged orthodox views on women's intellectual capabilities and their right to public life. — Kadambini Ganguly's graduation was a powerful statement against the prevalent societal norms that confined women to domestic roles and questioned their intellectual capacity. While it didn't immediately lead to equal employment or widespread women-only universities, it fundamentally challenged orthodox views and paved the way for greater acceptance of women in higher education and public life, inspiring others.

Answer

A. It directly led to the establishment of women-only universities across India.

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C. It immediately resulted in equal employment opportunities for women in professional fields.

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D. It primarily encouraged women from affluent families to pursue higher education abroad.

Question 9

Founder of the 'Saiva Prakasha Sabha':

Accepted Answer

Thycaud Ayya — Thycaud Ayya Swamikal founded Saiva Prakasha Sabha in 1892.

Answer

Ayya Vaikundar

Answer

Poykayil Yohannan

Answer

Chattampi Swamikal

Question 10

The first human vaccine — against smallpox — was developed using material from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Cowpox lesions — Jenner (1796) used cowpox material to vaccinate against smallpox.‌​‍

Answer

Chickenpox

Answer

Human smallpox lesions

Answer

Influenza

VFA Mixed Practice Test #83