VFA Mixed Practice Test #452

Question 1

A geostationary satellite has period:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

24 h — ~23h 56m (sidereal day). ‌​‍Altitude ~35,786 km above equator. Orbits in equatorial plane.

Answer

365 d

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12 h

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1 h

Question 2

Miller's magical number (STM capacity):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

7 ± 2 items — George Miller (1956). ‌​‍Chunking can expand effective capacity. Modern estimates ~4 ± 1 for working memory.

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3

Answer

100

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20

Question 3

Thunchath Ezhuthachan, the father of Malayalam literature, was from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Malappuram — Thunchath Ezhuthachan was born in Tirur, Malappuram district. ‌​‍His birthplace is now a memorial.

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Kozhikode

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Palakkad

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Thrissur

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a physical quantity?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Weight — Weight is actually a force (mg), a derived quantity — while others are basic.‌​‍

Answer

Density

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Length

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Time

Question 5

Net force on a 50 kg rider with acceleration 5 m/s²:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

250 N — F = m × a = 50 × 5 = 250 N.‌​‍

Answer

1250 N

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125 N

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25 N

Question 6

In a remote tribal area of Kerala, there's a recognized need to construct additional classrooms, provide residential facilities for girls, and ensure barrier-free access for children with special needs in existing elementary schools. Which central-sponsored program, implemented at the state level, would primarily facilitate funding and implementation for these infrastructure development and inclusion initiatives?

Accepted Answer

D. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) — Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), now part of Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan, is a central-sponsored program aimed at universalizing elementary education. It specifically provides financial assistance for infrastructure development like classrooms, toilets, ramps, and implements initiatives for out-of-school children and inclusive education. DPI is the state administrative body, NCERT is a central academic body, and KIIFB is a state financial institution for general infrastructure projects.

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A. Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI)

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B. Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB)

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C. National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)

Question 7

Appam stew:

Accepted Answer

Both — Both.

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Breakfast

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Syrian Christian delicacy

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Dinner

Question 8

Indian economy growth FY25 (advance estimate):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

7.6% — First advance estimate 7.6% FY25.‌​‍

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8.2%

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6.5%

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7.0%

Question 9

Currency of UK:

Accepted Answer

Pound Sterling — Pound Sterling (£).

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Euro

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Dollar

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Franc

Question 10

Which of the following is a key component of the body’s first-line defense against infections?

Accepted Answer

B. Phagocytosis by neutrophils and macrophages — Phagocytosis by neutrophils and macrophages is a primary component of innate immunity (first-line defense). Antibodies and memory T-cells are part of adaptive immunity, while the complement system is a biochemical defense.

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A. Antibodies produced by plasma cells

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C. Complement system activation

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D. Memory T-cell response

VFA Mixed Practice Test #452