VFA Mixed Practice Test #476

Question 1

The colony of Brazil was claimed by which European country?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Portugal — Portugal claimed Brazil via Pedro Álvares Cabral's 1500 landing.‌​‍

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France

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Spain

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Netherlands

Question 2

Ramon Magsaysay Award is called:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Nobel of Asia — Often called 'Nobel Prize of Asia'. Named after Philippine president.‌​‍

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Oscar of Asia

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Grammy of Asia

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Pulitzer of Asia

Question 3

Kerala's first test cricketer:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Tinu Yohannan — Tinu Yohannan (2002 vs England).‌​‍

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Sanju Samson

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Unnikrishnan

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Sreesanth

Question 4

In the context of "National Education Policy news," what significant initiative was launched under NEP 2020 to leverage technology for enhancing access to education, especially during unforeseen circumstances like pandemics?

Accepted Answer

A. The National Digital Education Architecture (NDEAR). — The National Digital Education Architecture (NDEAR) is a key initiative under NEP 2020 designed as a digital infrastructure to support diverse educational initiatives and platforms, promoting online learning and digital access. This was crucial during and after the pandemic for ensuring continuity of education. Options B, C, and D are either contrary to the policy's tech-integration goals or represent different, less direct initiatives.

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B. Mandatory classroom-only teaching for all subjects.

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C. A new policy to ban all foreign educational technology.

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D. The establishment of a single national textbook board for all states.

Question 5

Which metal is liquid at room temperature?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mercury — Mercury (Hg) is the only metal that is liquid at room temperature. ‌​‍Bromine is the only non-metal that is liquid at room temperature.

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Lead

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Zinc

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Tin

Question 6

Where did Velakali, Kerala's spectacular martial ritual folk art, take shape?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ambalapuzha — Velakali originated at the Ambalapuzha Sri Krishna temple, Alappuzha.‌​‍

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Edappally

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Kodungallur

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Vadakara

Question 7

Galvanisation is the process of coating iron with:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Zinc — Galvanised iron has a protective zinc coating against corrosion.‌​‍

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Tin

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Copper

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Lead

Question 8

Which product is formed when haloalkanes react with alcoholic KOH?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Alkene (E2 elimination) — Aqueous KOH gives alcohol (SN2). ‌​‍Saytzeff rule: more substituted alkene is major product.

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Ether

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Aldehyde

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Alcohol

Question 9

Withdrawal of protoplasm from the cell wall due to exosmosis is called:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Plasmolysis — Plasmolysis = shrinking of protoplasm in hypertonic solution.‌​‍

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Pinocytosis

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Diffusion

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Cyclosis

Question 10

Colour blindness in humans is typically:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

X-linked recessive — Red-green colour blindness is X-linked recessive; affects more males.‌​‍

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Acquired only

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Autosomal dominant

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Viral

VFA Mixed Practice Test #476