VFA Mixed Practice Test #346

Question 1

A teacher believes that students learn best by actively building their own knowledge through experience and reflection, rather than passively receiving information. This pedagogical approach aligns most closely with which educational philosophy?

Accepted Answer

B. Constructivism — Constructivism posits that learners actively construct their own understanding and knowledge of the world through experiencing things and reflecting on those experiences. Behaviorism focuses on observable behaviors, while Perennialism and Essentialism emphasize the transmission of core knowledge and timeless truths, which is contrary to the active construction of knowledge.

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A. Behaviorism

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C. Perennialism

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D. Essentialism

Question 2

Ozone layer in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Stratosphere (15-35 km) — Absorbs UV-B/C. ‌​‍Depletion by CFCs. Montreal Protocol 1987. ‌​‍Antarctic ozone hole (Sept-Oct).

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Thermosphere

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Troposphere

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Mesosphere

Question 3

The Neelakurinji flowers bloom once every:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

12 years — Neelakurinji (Strobilanthes kunthiana) blooms once every 12 years in the hills of Munnar (Idukki).‌​‍

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5 years

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8 years

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15 years

Question 4

Second law (Kelvin-Planck) states:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

No engine can convert all heat into work in a cycle — Equivalent to Clausius statement. Entropy of isolated system never decreases.‌​‍

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Entropy decreases

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ΔU = Q - W

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Energy is conserved

Question 5

What was the original name of Thycaud Ayya?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Subbarayan — Subbarayan was the original name of Thycaud Ayya Swami.‌​‍

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Muthukutty

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Mudisoodum Perumal

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Kunjikannan

Question 6

A newborn baby acquires passive immunity against certain diseases from its mother. This type of immunity is primarily mediated by the transfer of which immunoglobulin through the placenta?

Accepted Answer

D. IgG — Passive acquired immunity in newborns is primarily achieved by the transfer of maternal antibodies, specifically Immunoglobulin G (IgG), across the placenta. IgG is the only class of immunoglobulin capable of crossing the placental barrier. IgA is found in breast milk, while IgM and IgE do not cross the placenta.

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A. IgA

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B. IgE

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C. IgM

Question 7

A teacher frequently changes their voice pitch, gestures, and interaction styles during a lesson to maintain student engagement. Which microteaching skill is being effectively demonstrated?

Accepted Answer

C. Stimulus Variation — Stimulus Variation is a microteaching skill that involves changing the teacher's movements, gestures, voice, and interaction patterns to keep students attentive and engaged. Reinforcement focuses on encouraging desired student behaviors, explanation on presenting content clearly, and questioning fluency on the skillful use of questions.

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A. Reinforcement

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B. Explanation

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D. Questioning Fluency

Question 8

India Coach before Gambhir:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rahul Dravid — Rahul Dravid.‌​‍

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Ravi Shastri

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Anil Kumble

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Greg Chappell

Question 9

Kerala Widows Pension:

Accepted Answer

Available — Monthly welfare pension.

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Discontinued

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Means-tested

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New

Question 10

Tipu Sultan invasions of Malabar:

Accepted Answer

1766 onwards — From 1766.

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1800

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1857

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1750

VFA Mixed Practice Test #346