VFA Mixed Practice Test #192

Question 1

Which social reformer is known as 'Pulaya Raja'?

Accepted Answer

Ayyankali — Ayyankali, the great social reformer who fought for the rights of Dalits, was honoured as Pulaya Raja.

Answer

Poykayil Yohannan

Answer

Pandit Karuppan

Answer

Kumaranasan

Question 2

The green pigment in plants is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Chlorophyll — Chlorophyll absorbs sunlight (mainly red and blue) and reflects green — making plants look green.‌​‍

Answer

Haemoglobin

Answer

Melanin

Answer

Carotene

Question 3

World War II lasted from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1939-1945 — WWII: 1939-1945. Allied vs Axis powers (Germany, Italy, Japan).‌​‍

Answer

1935-1940

Answer

1937-1943

Answer

1941-1947

Question 4

The J.C. Daniel Award is the highest honour in Malayalam cinema, presented annually for outstanding contributions to the industry. Which of the following statements about this prestigious award is INCORRECT?

Accepted Answer

D. The award carries a cash prize of ₹10 lakh and a sculpture. — The J.C. Daniel Award carries a cash prize of ₹5 lakh, not ₹10 lakh. All other statements are correct regarding the award, which is the highest state honour for lifetime contributions to Malayalam cinema, named after its pioneer, J.C. Daniel, and administered by the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy.

Answer

A. It is named after J.C. Daniel, who is considered the 'Father of Malayalam Cinema'.

Answer

B. The award is instituted by the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy.

Answer

C. The recipient is chosen by a jury appointed by the Kerala State Government.

Question 5

Swachh Bharat Mission launched:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2014 — Launched 2 October 2014 by PM Modi.‌​‍

Answer

2015

Answer

2013

Answer

2016

Question 6

Which of the following best describes the role of the 'Engage' phase in the 5E learning model under a constructivist framework?

Accepted Answer

B. Students connect prior knowledge to new concepts through interactive activities or questions. — The 'Engage' phase aims to spark curiosity and activate prior knowledge, making option B correct. Option A contradicts constructivism by promoting passive learning, while C and D describe later phases ('Elaborate' and 'Evaluate'). Distractors are plausible misconceptions of the model's sequence.

Answer

A. Students passively receive information from the teacher to build new knowledge.

Answer

C. Students demonstrate mastery by applying learned concepts in authentic assessments.

Answer

D. Students reflect on their learning processes and misconceptions in a group discussion.

Question 7

The author of 'The Jungle Book' is:

Accepted Answer

Rudyard Kipling — Kipling (Nobel 1907) wrote The Jungle Book (1894) featuring Mowgli.

Answer

Mark Twain

Answer

R. L. Stevenson

Answer

H. G. Wells

Question 8

A seasoned school principal is renowned for her exceptional ability to understand and empathize with the diverse emotional states of her students and staff. She skillfully resolves conflicts, motivates individuals, and fosters a harmonious school environment. Furthermore, she possesses a deep understanding of her own strengths, weaknesses, and motivations, which guides her leadership decisions. Which two of Gardner's Multiple Intelligences are most prominently displayed by this principal?

Accepted Answer

C. Interpersonal and Intrapersonal Intelligence. — Gardner's theory includes Interpersonal Intelligence, which involves understanding and interacting effectively with others, and Intrapersonal Intelligence, which is the capacity to understand oneself. The principal's ability to empathize, resolve conflicts, and motivate others reflects strong Interpersonal Intelligence. Her deep understanding of her own strengths and weaknesses is a clear indicator of Intrapersonal Intelligence. The other options represent different intelligence types not primarily demonstrated in the scenario.

Answer

A. Linguistic and Logical-Mathematical Intelligence.

Answer

B. Spatial and Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence.

Answer

D. Musical and Naturalistic Intelligence.

Question 9

Alternate interior angles:

Accepted Answer

Equal (parallel lines) — When lines parallel.

Answer

Different

Answer

Right

Answer

Sum 180

Question 10

Set-Mundu:

Accepted Answer

Two-piece Kerala women's traditional dress — Set-mundu or Mundum Neriyathum.

Answer

One-piece

Answer

Male

Answer

Religious

VFA Mixed Practice Test #192