VFA Mixed Practice Test #571

Question 1

Which physiographic region of Kerala is primarily characterized by lateritic soil, laterite rocks, and undulating terrain, often forming small hillocks known as 'mounds'?

Accepted Answer

B. Midland — The Midland region of Kerala, also known as the midland region, is primarily characterized by lateritic soil and undulating terrain with small hillocks called 'mounds.' The Highland is primarily hilly, the Lowland is coastal and flat, and the Coastal plain is primarily sandy and wetland.

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A. Highland

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C. Lowland

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D. Coastal plain

Question 2

When I saw my old friend, I was ___

Accepted Answer

delighted — 'Delighted' (past participle as adjective expressing feeling).

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delightful

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delight

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delighting

Question 3

India's Paralympics 2024:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

29 medals (record) — 29 medals — record.‌​‍

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20

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50

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10

Question 4

Kerala Vidyalakshmi Scheme for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Girl child savings — Savings scheme for girl child.‌​‍

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Education loans

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Women pension

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Elderly

Question 5

The most crucial aspect and primary objective of the 'Feedback' phase in the microteaching cycle is to:

Accepted Answer

B. Provide specific, constructive suggestions for skill improvement. — The feedback phase in microteaching is formative and aims to provide precise and actionable advice to help the teacher trainee improve specific teaching skills. It is not primarily for summative evaluation, justification of methods, or mere comparison, but rather for guiding professional development through targeted critique and positive reinforcement.

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A. Evaluate the teacher's performance for grading purposes.

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C. Allow the trainee teacher to justify their pedagogical choices.

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D. Compare the trainee's teaching style with an ideal standard.

Question 6

Dipole moment of CO₂:

Accepted Answer

Zero (linear symmetric) — Linear O=C=O; two equal and opposite bond dipoles cancel. H₂O non-zero (bent).

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Non-zero

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Very high

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Depends on T

Question 7

Conflict theory in sociology emphasises:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Power, inequality, class conflict — Conflict theory (Marx, Dahrendorf, C. ‌​‍Wright Mills): society shaped by competition for scarce resources; dominant groups maintain power.

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Social harmony

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Face-to-face interaction

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Cultural symbols

Question 8

Smell receptors:

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Olfactory in nose — Olfactory epithelium.

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Taste buds

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Skin

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Eye

Question 9

A teacher observes that one student, Amal, spends extra hours in the library researching topics beyond the syllabus purely out of curiosity and enjoyment. Another student, Bina, studies diligently only when there's an upcoming exam or a promise of a reward from parents. Which of the following best describes the primary motivational types displayed by Amal and Bina, respectively?

Accepted Answer

B. Amal: Intrinsic; Bina: Extrinsic — Amal's motivation stems from internal satisfaction and interest, characteristic of intrinsic motivation. Bina's motivation is driven by external factors like exams and rewards, which is extrinsic motivation. Achievement and affiliation are broader motivational theories, and self-efficacy relates to belief in one's ability, while compliance is a behavior, not a primary motivational type in this context.

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A. Amal: Extrinsic; Bina: Intrinsic

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C. Amal: Achievement; Bina: Affiliation

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D. Amal: Self-efficacy; Bina: Compliance

Question 10

Which inventory management system uses the 'First In, First Out' (FIFO) principle to minimize drug expiration?

Accepted Answer

A. ABC analysis — ABC analysis classifies inventory based on value and usage, and high-value items (e.g., vaccines) are often managed with FIFO to prevent expiry. JIT (B) reduces stock but doesn’t guarantee FIFO; C and D are inventory systems, not methods.

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B. Just-in-Time (JIT) inventory

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C. Periodic review system

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D. Perpetual inventory system

VFA Mixed Practice Test #571