VFA Mixed Practice Test #82

Question 1

Ayyankali's 'Villuvandi Agitation' (1910) primarily aimed to address which social injustice faced by the Pulaya community?

Accepted Answer

B. Forced labor and lack of mobility due to prohibition of riding bullock carts — The Villuvandi Agitation was specifically against the feudal practice of prohibiting Pulayas from riding bullock carts, symbolizing their subjugation. While temple entry and access to water were also issues, this agitation targeted mobility as a key form of oppression. Dalit education restrictions were addressed through other means.

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A. Denial of temple entry rights

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C. Restrictions on education for Dalit girls

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D. Exclusion from public wells and water sources

Question 2

M. S. Swaminathan, awarded Bharat Ratna 2024, is called the father of:

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Green Revolution in India — M. S. Swaminathan is known as the Father of Green Revolution in India for introducing high-yield wheat and rice.

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White Revolution

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Blue Revolution

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Digital Revolution

Question 3

A primary school teacher in Kerala is tasked with implementing strategies to ensure all students achieve foundational literacy and numeracy by Grade 3. This initiative aligns primarily with which national program or policy directive mentioned in the NEP 2020?

Accepted Answer

B. NIPUN Bharat Mission — The NIPUN Bharat Mission, launched under the aegis of NEP 2020, specifically aims to ensure that every child achieves foundational literacy and numeracy by the end of Grade 3. While Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan is a broader integrated scheme for school education, NIPUN Bharat is the direct initiative addressing FLN goals.

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A. Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan

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C. Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA)

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D. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)

Question 4

The full form of URL is:‌​‍

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Uniform Resource Locator — URL = Uniform Resource Locator — the address of a webpage (e.g., https://example.com/page).‌​‍

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Universal Resource Locator

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Universal Reference Link

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Uniform Reference Locator

Question 5

Kerala Chief Minister's Disaster Relief Fund:

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CMDRF — CMDRF.

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CM Relief

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KDRF

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Both names used

Question 6

Kerala PSC chair by:‌​‍

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Governor — Governor appoints State PSC.‌​‍

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CM

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President

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State Cabinet

Question 7

In a healthcare setting, proper segregation of waste is essential. Used sharp objects like needles and scalpels should be disposed of in:

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C. Puncture-proof, leak-proof containers — Sharps waste poses a significant risk of injury and infection, requiring disposal in specialized, rigid, puncture-proof, and leak-proof containers (often red or yellow with a biohazard symbol) to ensure safety for healthcare workers and waste handlers. General, recyclable, or biodegradable waste bins are inappropriate for sharps.

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A. General waste bins

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B. Recyclable waste bins

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D. Biodegradable waste bags

Question 8

Under the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), the role of the State Implementation Society (SIS) includes:

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B. Providing technical support and guidance for the implementation of SSA schemes — The State Implementation Society (SIS) under SSA provides technical support and guidance for the effective implementation of SSA schemes. Teacher appointments (Option A) are handled by the education department or local bodies. Enforcing school uniforms (Option C) is not a role of SIS. Conducting national-level research (Option D) is beyond its mandate.

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A. Directly appointing teachers for government schools

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C. Enforcing school uniforms in all government schools

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D. Conducting research on educational policies at the national level

Question 9

Prince Henry of Portugal established a navigation school in 1419 at:‌​‍

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Sagres — Prince Henry 'the Navigator' founded the Sagres school that trained Portuguese sailors.‌​‍

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Madeira

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Porto

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Lisbon

Question 10

When was the Swachh Bharat Mission launched?‌​‍

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2014 — Launched 2 October 2014 by PM Modi.‌​‍

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2015

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2013

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2016

VFA Mixed Practice Test #82