VFA Mixed Practice Test #81

Question 1

The liberalization of trade policies and increased global competition have significantly impacted Kerala's traditional cash crop sector, leading to price volatility and reduced farmer incomes, particularly for crops like rubber and spices. What would be a viable long-term strategy to help farmers adapt and thrive in this changing economic landscape?

Accepted Answer

B. Promoting value addition, product diversification, and exploring niche markets for unique Kerala produce, alongside strengthening farmer collectives for better market negotiation. — Value addition, product diversification, and exploring niche markets enable farmers to differentiate their produce and fetch better prices, reducing reliance on volatile commodity markets. Strengthening farmer collectives improves their bargaining power. Imposing high import duties can lead to trade conflicts and is not a sustainable long-term solution, while shifting crops or providing only financial aid do not address the core issue of adapting to global competition.

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A. Imposing high import duties on competing agricultural products to protect domestic farmers.

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C. Encouraging farmers to abandon traditional cash crops and shift entirely to food grain cultivation to ensure local food security.

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D. Providing large-scale direct financial aid to farmers to compensate for price drops, without addressing underlying market dynamics.

Question 2

The unit of inductance is the:

Accepted Answer

Henry — Henry (H): 1 H = 1 V·s/A.

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Farad

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Weber

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Tesla

Question 3

Fear of heights:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Acrophobia — Acrophobia.‌​‍

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Claustrophobia

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Agoraphobia

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Hydrophobia

Question 4

K.G. Balakrishnan — CJI from Kerala:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Also President NHRC — All true.‌​‍

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First Dalit CJI

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Both

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First Kerala CJI

Question 5

Which phenomenon of light causes a rainbow?

Accepted Answer

Scattering — Rainbows form by refraction + dispersion + internal reflection, which is generally categorised under scattering/dispersion (closest option).

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Diffraction

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Reflection

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Radiation

Question 6

Which theorist proposed the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD)?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Lev Vygotsky — Lev Vygotsky introduced ZPD — the gap between what a learner can do alone and with guidance.‌​‍

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Sigmund Freud

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Jean Piaget

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B.F. Skinner

Question 7

PM Gatishakti is a master plan for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Multi-modal connectivity infrastructure — PM Gatishakti is a Rs 100 lakh crore national master plan for integrated multi-modal connectivity infrastructure.‌​‍

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Health insurance

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Education reform

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Digital payments

Question 8

Which theorist is most closely associated with the concept of 'Scaffolding'?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Lev Vygotsky — Scaffolding — instructional support removed as the learner gains competence — is part of Vygotsky's sociocultural theory.‌​‍

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Jean Piaget

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Maria Montessori

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John Dewey

Question 9

Malampuzha Dam in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Palakkad — Palakkad district.‌​‍

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Idukki

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Thrissur

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Wayanad

Question 10

Which block of the periodic table does sodium belong to?

Accepted Answer

s-block — Alkali metals (Group 1) are s-block; last electron enters s-orbital.

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p-block

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d-block

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f-block

VFA Mixed Practice Test #81