VFA Mixed Practice Test #134

Question 1

The 'Kerala State Education Day' is celebrated on November 11 every year to mark the birth anniversary of which renowned Malayalam poet and educational reformer?

Accepted Answer

A. Vallathol Narayana Menon — Kerala State Education Day is celebrated on November 11 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Vallathol Narayana Menon, a prominent poet and key figure in the Guruvayur Satyagraha for temple entry rights, which also contributed to educational reforms. The other poets listed are celebrated in Kerala but not associated with this day.

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B. Kumaran Asan

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C. Changampuzha Krishna Pillai

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D. G. Sankara Kurup

Question 2

Pulmonary circulation:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Both A and C — Heart-lungs-heart.‌​‍

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Heart to body

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Lungs to heart

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Heart to lungs

Question 3

Mangalyaan reached Mars:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2014 — Entered orbit 24 September 2014.‌​‍

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2013

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2015

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2016

Question 4

Algae characteristic: store food as:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Starch, oils — Green algae (Chlorophyceae) — starch. ‌​‍Brown (Phaeophyceae) — laminarin. Red (Rhodophyceae) — floridean starch.

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Lipids only

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Protein

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Glycogen only

Question 5

In a primary school, a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) faces challenges in peer interaction and sensory overload. Which inclusive practice aligns with both RTE 2009 and RPwD Act 2016?

Accepted Answer

B. Designing a sensory-friendly classroom environment with flexible seating and reduced noise — Both RTE 2009 (Section 24) and RPwD Act 2016 emphasize creating supportive classroom environments. Segregation (A) and exclusion (C, D) violate inclusion principles. Sensory-friendly adaptations (B) are evidence-based and legally mandated for children with ASD.

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A. Segregating the child during recess to avoid peer conflicts

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C. Requiring the child to participate in all group activities without accommodations

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D. Providing one-on-one academic tuition only, excluding social skill development

Question 6

Which Article was recently dismissed from the IT Act?

Accepted Answer

66A — Section 66A of IT Act was struck down by the SC in Shreya Singhal v UoI (2015) for violating free speech.

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66B

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66D

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65A

Question 7

Iodine deficiency causes:

Accepted Answer

Goitre — Thyroid enlargement.

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Rickets

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Anaemia

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Scurvy

Question 8

ADH from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Posterior pituitary — Stored in posterior pituitary.‌​‍

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Thyroid

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Anterior pituitary

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Adrenal

Question 9

Kerala population 2011:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

3.34 crore — 3.34 crore (33.4 million).‌​‍

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3.5 crore

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4 crore

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2.5 crore

Question 10

Scurvy is caused by deficiency of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vitamin C — Scurvy: bleeding gums, poor wound healing — deficiency of ascorbic acid.‌​‍

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Vitamin A

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Vitamin D

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Vitamin B₁

VFA Mixed Practice Test #134