VFA Mixed Practice Test #679

Question 1

A teacher uses a 'flipped classroom' model where students learn new concepts at home via pre-recorded videos and apply them in class. Which teaching aid is primarily facilitating this approach?

Accepted Answer

B. Learning Management System (LMS) — A Learning Management System (LMS) is essential for delivering, tracking, and managing the pre-recorded videos and other digital content in a flipped classroom. Whiteboards (A) and projectors (D) are physical tools, while textbooks (C) lack the interactive and digital capabilities needed for this model.

Answer

A. Whiteboard and markers

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C. Traditional textbook

Answer

D. Overhead projector

Question 2

Indifference curve represents:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Combinations of 2 goods giving equal utility/satisfaction — Indifference curves (Hicks-Allen ordinal utility) — downward sloping, convex to origin, non-intersecting. ‌​‍Higher curve = higher utility.

Answer

Cost

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Supply

Answer

Price combinations

Question 3

Which of the following are the components of prejudice?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Cognitive (stereotype) + Affective (prejudice) + Behavioral (discrimination) — Stereotype = belief. ‌​‍Prejudice = attitude. Discrimination = behavior. ‌​‍Contact hypothesis reduces prejudice (Allport).

Answer

None

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Only action

Answer

Only belief

Question 4

Which of the following rivers is NOT a tributary of the Bharathapuzha river system in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

D. Periyar — The Bharathapuzha river system is formed by the confluence of several tributaries, including Kalpathipuzha, Gayathripuzha, and Chulliyar. The Periyar river, however, is an independent river system flowing in central Kerala and does not join the Bharathapuzha. Distractor 'A' is a major tributary, 'B' is a significant left-bank tributary, and 'C' is a right-bank tributary.

Answer

A. Kalpathipuzha

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B. Gayathripuzha

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C. Chulliyar

Question 5

Which of the following national health programmes is primarily aimed at reducing maternal and neonatal mortality by promoting institutional deliveries?

Accepted Answer

B. Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) — Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) is a safe motherhood intervention under the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) aimed at reducing maternal and neonatal mortality by promoting institutional deliveries through cash incentives for mothers and health workers. Option A (RKSK) focuses on adolescent health, Option C (NVBDCP) targets vector-borne diseases like malaria, and Option D (NPCDCS) addresses non-communicable diseases.

Answer

A. Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram (RKSK)

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C. National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP)

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D. National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases and Stroke (NPCDCS)

Question 6

Who wrote the theme song of 'Run Kerala Run' for the 35th National Games?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

O.N.V. Kurup — O.N.V. Kurup wrote the theme song for Kerala-hosted National Games 2015.‌​‍

Answer

Murukan Kattakada

Answer

V. Madhusoodanan Nair

Answer

P.K. Gopi

Question 7

Which of these is a halo group?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

−Cl or −Br — Halogen groups: −F, −Cl, −Br, −I (found in haloalkanes/haloarenes).‌​‍

Answer

−COOH

Answer

−OH

Answer

−CHO

Question 8

Dr. M.S. Swaminathan is known as the Father of which revolution in India?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Green Revolution — Swaminathan led the Green Revolution transforming Indian food production.‌​‍

Answer

Yellow Revolution

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Blue Revolution

Answer

White Revolution

Question 9

A tornado is characterised by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Funnel-shaped rotating wind — A tornado is a violently rotating column of air (funnel) extending from a thunderstorm to the ground.‌​‍

Answer

Wide area of rain

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Gentle breeze

Answer

Snowfall

Question 10

The plant hormone that promotes cell division is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Cytokinin — Cytokinins promote cytokinesis and delay senescence.‌​‍

Answer

Abscisic acid

Answer

Auxin

Answer

Ethylene

VFA Mixed Practice Test #679