VFA Mixed Practice Test #483

Question 1

What does distributive justice primarily concern?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Fair distribution of benefits, resources, opportunities — Distributive justice asks: how should resources (income, jobs, healthcare) be allocated? ‌​‍Competing theories: utilitarian, Rawlsian, libertarian.

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Religion

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Property rights

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Punishment

Question 2

Furosemide, a loop diuretic, exerts its therapeutic effect by acting on which part of the nephron?

Accepted Answer

D. Thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle — Furosemide inhibits the Na+/K+/2Cl- co-transporter in the thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle, leading to increased excretion of water, sodium, potassium, and chloride. This makes them highly potent diuretics, often used in conditions like acute pulmonary edema.

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A. Proximal convoluted tubule

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B. Distal convoluted tubule

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C. Collecting duct

Question 3

Kerala Kalamandalam was founded by:

Accepted Answer

Vallathol Narayana Menon — Poet Vallathol Narayana Menon founded Kerala Kalamandalam in 1930 to promote Kerala's classical arts.

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K. V. Krishna Menon

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E. M. S. Namboodiripad

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K. Kelappan

Question 4

Appendix:

Accepted Answer

Vestigial organ — Reduced function in humans.

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Active

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Critical

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Never exists

Question 5

Largest artery:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Aorta — Aorta.‌​‍

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Pulmonary

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Vena cava

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Carotid

Question 6

Lightest element:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Hydrogen — Hydrogen (atomic number 1).‌​‍

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Helium

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Lithium

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Carbon

Question 7

Currency of Saudi Arabia:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Riyal — Saudi Riyal.‌​‍

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Rupee

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Dirham

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Dinar

Question 8

Miss World, Mireia Lalaguna Royo, belongs to which country?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Spain — Mireia Lalaguna Royo (Spain) was crowned Miss World 2015.‌​‍

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France

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Indonesia

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Japan

Question 9

A primary school teacher wants to introduce the concept of 'parts of a plant' to her students, ensuring active participation and visual understanding. Which teaching aid would be most appropriate for this lesson, promoting direct observation and discussion?

Accepted Answer

C. A real plant brought into the classroom, along with labeled flashcards. — Bringing a real plant (Option C) allows for direct observation, tactile engagement, and hands-on learning, which is highly effective for primary students. Labeled flashcards further aid in vocabulary development. Textbook diagrams, videos, or posters (Options A, B, D) are useful but lack the direct, multi-sensory experience provided by a real specimen, reducing the potential for active participation and deeper understanding.

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A. A detailed textbook diagram of a plant.

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B. A pre-recorded video documentary on plant growth.

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D. A set of laminated posters depicting various plant types.

Question 10

The basic unit of charge, carried by one electron/proton, is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1.6 × 10⁻¹⁹ C — Elementary charge e = 1.602 × 10⁻¹⁹ C.‌​‍

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1 Coulomb

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1 Ampere

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1 Volt

VFA Mixed Practice Test #483