VFA Mixed Practice Test #107

Question 1

Under the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), which of the following activities is NOT directly funded by the central government?

Accepted Answer

C. Payment of honorarium to part-time teachers (Shiksha Sahayaks) — While textbooks are provided free under SSA, their procurement and distribution costs are often shared between central and state governments. Honorarium for part-time teachers (Option C) is typically funded by state governments, making it the correct answer. Options A and D are centrally funded components.

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A. Construction of school buildings and classrooms

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B. Provision of free textbooks to students in government schools

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D. Implementation of digital literacy programs in schools

Question 2

Cartel means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Agreement among oligopolistic firms to fix prices/output — Cartels (OPEC for oil) reduce competition, raise prices. ‌​‍Illegal in most countries (Competition Act 2002 in India).

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Competition

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Merger

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Subsidy

Question 3

The Nelson cell and Castner-Kellner process are used to manufacture:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

NaOH and chlorine from brine — Chlor-alkali process: electrolysis of brine (NaCl solution) gives NaOH, Cl₂ and H₂.‌​‍

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Copper

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Iron

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Aluminium

Question 4

Shanti Van:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Jawaharlal Nehru — Jawaharlal Nehru's cremation site.‌​‍

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Shastri

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Indira

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Gandhi

Question 5

What is Kerala's Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) status among Indian states?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Among lowest in India — Lowest IMR in India.

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Highest

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Average

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Unknown

Question 6

Newton's first law defines:

Accepted Answer

Inertia — A body at rest stays at rest, in motion stays in motion unless acted on by net external force — defines inertia; concept of inertial frames.

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Force

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Acceleration

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Impulse

Question 7

Periyar dam Mullaperiyar — operated by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

TN — Tamil Nadu (per 999-year lease).‌​‍

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Centre

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Kerala

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Joint

Question 8

The Upper Cloth Agitation in Travancore ended in 1859 with a proclamation by:

Accepted Answer

Uthram Thirunal Marthanda Varma — Uthram Thirunal's 26 July 1859 proclamation permitted Channar women to wear upper cloth.

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Swati Thirunal

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Sree Moolam Thirunal

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Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma

Question 9

IIT Palakkad:

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2015 — 2015.

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2008

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2019

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2020

Question 10

A 15-year-old student is struggling with mood swings, low self-esteem, and difficulty maintaining friendships. Which social development challenge is most likely contributing to these issues?

Accepted Answer

A. Identity vs. role confusion — Erikson's stage of identity vs. role confusion (A) occurs during adolescence (12-18 years) and involves exploring personal identity, values, and social roles, which can lead to mood swings and self-esteem issues. Intimacy vs. isolation (B) is a later stage, while industry vs. inferiority (C) and autonomy vs. shame (D) occur in earlier childhood stages.

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B. Intimacy vs. isolation

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C. Industry vs. inferiority

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D. Autonomy vs. shame and doubt

VFA Mixed Practice Test #107